Source: US State of Pennsylvania
February 28, 2025 – Annville, PA
ADVISORY – ANNVILLE – Governor Shapiro to Swear-in John R. Pippy as 55th Adjutant General of PA
John. R. Pippy will be sworn in as the 55th adjutant general of Pennsylvania and promoted to Major General. Pippy was unanimously confirmed as adjutant general by the Pennsylvania Senate on Feb. 4, 2025.
In this capacity, Pippy assumes command of the Pennsylvania National Guard, the third largest in the country, and is head of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA). The DMVA provides programs and services to nearly 700,000 veterans, the fifth largest veteran population in the country.
NOTE: This event is available by stream to the general public at https://pacast.com/live/dmva. Media is invited to attend in person.
WHO:
Governor Josh Shapiro
Adjutant General John R. Pippy
WHEN:
Friday, February 28; 10:15 AM
WHERE:
Bldg. 8-80, Bearty Ave., Fort Indiantown Gap, Annville, PA
DIRECTIONS AND DETAILS FOR ACCESS:
All visitors must enter through the main gate. All other entrances and exits to Fort Indiantown Gap are permanently closed.
Take I-81 North and get off at exit 85B Indiantown Gap. This will put you on 934 North to the main gate. You must show a state- or federally-issued identification card to enter the installation.
Continue through the access point to the first light, and take a right onto Service Rd. Next, take a right onto Bearty Ave. Then turn right on Bellamy Ave. to Bldg. 8-80. More information here: https://www.ftig.ng.mil/Gate-Construction/.
MEDIA CONTACT: Angela Watson: Watsona@pa.gov