New York Division of Military and Naval Affairs

Air Guard Gives Gift of Life During Holiday Season

106th Rescue Wing Airmen Honored for Courage

Christmas Blood Drive, Stewart ANG Base, Newburgh N.Y. 21 Dec, 2007

U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael OHalloran

Stewart Air National Guard Base, Newburgh N.Y.-- 21 December 2007. Staff Sgt. Brian Burns, 105 MXS, happily awaits preparation to donate double red blood cells in support of Stewart Air National Guard Base's annual Holiday Season blood drive. Burns feels a sense of responsibility to give to those in need and has donated for over 8 years. The 105th Airlift Wing community is a consistent supporter of the New York Blood Service, Hudson Valley Region. Stewart ANGB holds four blood dives a year, each on or just prior to a major holiday.

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