Philadelphia Eagles Hometown Hero

Sergeant First Class (SFC) Angela Dunston is a decorated Noncommissioned Officer in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard. Born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, SFC Dunston graduated from Cheltenham High School before briefly attending Morgan State University. Searching for a meaningful career, she enlisted in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard in 2008 as a Human Resources Specialist.

After completing Basic Combat Training and Advanced Individual Training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, SFC Dunston was assigned to the historic 103rd Engineer Battalion where she played an active role apart of the CBRNE Enhanced Response Force Package (CERF-P), serving on the Search and Extraction Team, where her expertise was vital in handling emergency response operations on the East Coast. In 2011, she deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom with the 131st Transportation Company, tasked with route security to ensure the safe movement of personnel and supplies in RC East. Her operational excellence led her to join the 213th Personnel Group, deploying once again in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve, leading a team in flight line operations in Mihail Kogalniceanu, Romania. She deployed again in 2019 in support of Operation Enduring Freedom (Spartan Shield) to the Middle East for Military Base Operations.

SFC Dunston's leadership extended beyond deployments. She served with the 252nd Quartermaster Company, leading her team through several critical state activations and ensuring mission completion serving as Licensing Instructor, Squad Leader and Heavy Vehicle Trainer. From disaster relief efforts to homeland security tasks, responding to natural disasters, providing logistical support during state emergencies, or managing complex supply chain operations, SFC Dunston consistently ensured her team's readiness and operational success.

SFC Dunston's career transitioned into recruiting when she took on the role of recruiter for the West Chester University ROTC program. Her dedication to mentoring future leaders and Soldiers has since become a hallmark of her service. Today, as one of the top recruiters in Pennsylvania, SFC Dunston draws on her own military experiences to help young men and women realize their potential within the National Guard. Her ability to inspire others, combined with her professionalism and leadership, has earned her widespread respect throughout the recruiting community.

In addition to her role as a recruiter, SFC Dunston serves as an Equal Opportunity Representative, ensuring that every Soldier is treated with fairness and respect. She advocates for equal opportunities and encourages others to uphold the same values of integrity, inclusion, and respect. SFC Dunston holds a Bachelor's degree in Labor Relations from Penn State University. Her ultimate goal is to attend Law School and practice employment law to represent the unrepresented. Her numerous awards and decorations—include the Army Achievement Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with Campaign Star, National Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal with "M" Device, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, NATO Medal, PA National Guard Gen. Thomas J. Stewart Award, and PA National Guard Thomas R. White Award—a testament to her exemplary service and steadfast dedication to both the mission and her Soldiers.

Technical Sergeant Jeremiah D. Johnson currently serves as an Aerospace Propulsion Craftsman for the 512th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Dover Air Force Base, Delaware. TSgt Johnson is responsible for maintaining, inspecting, evaluating, and repairing Dover's assigned C- 5M Super Galaxy aircraft, as well as training and mentoring his aerospace propulsion subordinates. His efforts support the active-duty component through Total Force Integration, as well as global mission support directives from Air Mobility Command and Air Force Reserve Command.

TSgt Johnson enlisted in the Air Force in 2011. After completing Basic Military Training and technical training, he was assigned to the 512th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. As an Aerospace Propulsion Specialist, Sergeant Johnson has provided airpower and training globally while completing off-station annual tours. TSgt Johnson also served at the Bedrock Innovation Lab as an Intern, assisting with innovative solutions for complex military problems. Other additional duties held throughout TSgt Johnson's career include Motorcycle Safety Rep, Unit Career Advisor, Awards and Decorations Manager, and Wing Inspection Team member.