193 Special Operations Wing Association

This is copied from the York City Fire Department Facebook page. The photo is from the 193rd 40th Anniversary book. It is with deep regret that Fire Chief Chad Deardorff announces the death of retired firefighter Robert W. Anderson, II. on Sunday December 6, 2020 at 0854 hours. Firefighter Anderson started his career with the City of York Department of Fire/Rescue Services on June 2, 1970. FF Anderson retired January 15, 2003 after 32.5 years of service. FF Anderson’s la...st assignment prior to retirement was in the Fire Prevention Bureau where he served as an Inspector. FF Anderson was also a long time member on B Platoon prior to his transfer to the Fire Prevention Bureau. Firefighter Anderson also served his Country in the United States Air Force. He retired after many years of active service with the Pennsylvania Air National Guard 193rd Special Operations Wing. See more

The 2021 Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) is open and now is the time for federal civilian and military members/employees to make your selection for a charity to benefit from your contributions via payroll deduction. You can give to the charity of your choosing and we hope you will select the SOW Association #45961 as your beneficiary. You are encouraged to help any of the hundreds of approved charities participating in this years campaign, remembering that every dollar will help someone in need.

National Wreaths Across America Day This year with the virus it is thought that Indiantown Gap National Cemetery (IGNC) may not reach its goal of 100% wreath coverage. So the enlisted council has taken on the challenge to ensure every unit member interned at IGNC receives a wreath. Thank you in advance for helping us reach our goal. Complete the order form and mail it to us, put your squadron in the veterans’ section of the order form and we will ensure your wreath is placed on the marker of a past member of your squadron. Visit link below for the sponsor sheet. https://www.193sow.org//national-wreaths-across-america-d/

For those that remember when aircraft 7773 was placed at Ft Indiantown Gap as a display take note... there is to be a new fire station built in the same spot as 7773 so they will be moving the aircraft to a new location across the street from the current firehouse. The move takes place on 14 Sep with a rain date of 17 Sep. no time frame has been released as of now.