New York Division of Military and Naval Affairs

Groundbreaking at 106th Rescue Wing

Soldiers Donate Time to Trees for Troops

Troops Assist with Travel Security for Holiday

Photo by Senior Airman Christopher S. Muncy , 106th Rescue Wing (Released)

GABRESKI AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Westhampton Beach-- Local officials gathered Saturday, May 2 along with members of the New York Air National Guard's 106th Rescue Wing to break ground for a new $14.56 million facility to house the wing's pararescue jumpers.
From left:Michael Jacobs, Chariman of the Board of the Friends of the 106th; Colonel Michael F. Canders of the 106th Rescue Wing; Representative Timothy Bishop; New York State Assemblyman Fred Thiele; Major John D. McElroy of the 103rd Rescue Squadron; and Supervisor for Racanelli Construction Keith Wood turn the first ceremonial ground.on May 2, 2009.

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