New York Division of Military and Naval Affairs

Cutting the Ribbon on New Air Guard Firehouse

Photo by Tech Sgt Lee C Guagenti, 105th Airlift Wing

Brigadier General Verle L. Johnston Jr., Commander of the 105th Airlift Wing and Rep. John Hall (D-New York) with help from John D'Ambrosio, President of the Orange County Chamber of Commerce, cut the ribbon at the official opening of the 105th Airlift Wing's new fire department, held on March 9 2009, at Stewart Air National Guard Base, Newburgh, New York.

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