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In this Update: Happy Anniversary, Rebbie! Monthly Photo Submission Throwback! Bill Protecting Fairness in Women’s Sports Awaits House Action Treasury Launches New Financial Education Hub Avoiding Student Loan Forgiveness Scams Job Opportunities for Nurses at PA Veterans Homes Keystone State ChalleNGe Academy Accepting Applications for 2027 Happy Anniversary, Rebbie! Happy Anniversary to Rebbie! Thirty-nine years, […] [Read More]
E-news Updates – August 21, 2026
In this Update: Honored by Senator McCormick’s Support A Tribute to a Leader: 1st Sergeant Gilbert Bosschaerts Totem Pole Playhouse – South Pacific Show Gettysburg Cookie Company Ribbon Cutting Gettysburg Tour Honoring Iggy Farina of Antica Napoli Pizza Monthly Photo Submission Throwback! School Bus Safety Legislation Awaits House Action Schools Can Apply Now for Safety, […] [Read More]
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In this Update: Celebrating Our Summer Interns Monthly Photo Submission Throwback! Felony Murder Sentencing, PA Crime Highlighted at Senate, House Hearing Empowering Parents with Federal Scholarship Tax Credit Understanding Digital Threats to Children Reporting Suspected Benefits Fraud Getting Potholes Filled Celebrating Our Summer Interns As we wrap up another successful summer internship program, I want […] [Read More]
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In this Update: Celebrating 250 Years of Freedom National Night Out Monthly Photo Submission Throwback! Pennsylvania Has New Tools to Solve Violent Crimes State Budget Boosts College Tuition Assistance PA College Savings Fees Waived for Fifth Straight Year Red Tape Slashed for PA Cosmetology Workers Booking a Tour of Your State Capitol Celebrating 250 Years […] [Read More]
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THROWBACK THURSDAY: National Training Center (NTC), Fort Irwin, California
The National Training Center at Fort Irwin is the Army`s premier combat training facility, where units are pitted against a highly trained Opposing Force (OPFOR) in realistic battlefield scenarios. Every rotation was designed to test our tactics, leadership, decision-making, logistics, and the ability to fight as a cohesive team under the stress and uncertainty of combat. The lessons learned at NTC often proved invaluable when units later deployed around the world.
Of course, the OPFOR wasn`t the only challenge we faced. The Mojave Desert had its own adversaries - hungry coyotes. They regularly prowled through our bivouac area after dark, looking for anything edible throughout the night. After a sleepless night, I`d had enough. I climbed onto the hood of my vehicle and slept there instead. It wasn`t exactly five-star accommodations, but it was the best night`s sleep I got while I was there. #throwbackthursday
September 3rd, 1783 - The American Revolutionary War officially comes to an end. Representatives of the United States and Great Britain signed the Treaty of Paris, formally recognizing the United States as an independent, sovereign nation.
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Congratulations to Adams County constituent Darla Conover!
Darla`s photo was selected as our August Photo of the Month and it`s just fantastic!
Thank you, Darla, for sharing your beautiful photo with us!
September 2, 1962 - Soviet Russia agreed to send arms to Cuba, leading to the October Missile Crisis after the shipments were discovered by the U.S.
September 2nd, 1945 - WW2 ended - President Harry Truman declared V-J Day (Victory over Japan Day) commemorating the formal Japanese surrender to the Allies aboard the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay.
September 1st, 1752 - The Liberty Bell arrived in Philadelphia.
