Launched under the leadership of Brigadier General George Schwartz (Ret), the PNGAS Guard-Friendly School program was designed to recognize high schools, colleges, universities, and trade schools that meet or exceed a set of standards that support and promote the Pennsylvania National Guard, as well as the recruitment and retention of soldiers and airmen, and the pursuit of post-secondary degrees and certifications by members of the Pennsylvania Guard, veterans, spouses and military children.

pictures of PNGAS Plaques being presented at schools in Northeast PA

50 High Schools have earned the designation PNGAS Guard Friendly High School. The designation and standards were developed by the PNGAS Education Advisory Council to amplify high school best practices for recruiting, information-sharing, and group-formation in high schools for their support of the Pennsylvania National Guard.

To recognize high schools providing excellent access, optics, flexibility, and availability for military recruiters, and marketing materials of the Pennsylvania National Guard, all high schools are encouraged to apply to be recognized as PNGAS Guard-Friendly High Schools.

PNGAS is pleased to announce 31 High Schools have earned the designation PNGAS Guard Friendly High School. The designation and standards were developed by the PNGAS Education Advisory Council to amplify high school best practices for recruiting, information-sharing, and group-formation in high schools for their support of the Pennsylvania National Guard.