KANDAHAR AIRFIELD, Afghanistan --New York Air National Guard Capt. Michael Gielbeda makes a radio call here. Gielbeda serves as a cyber operations officer and the project engineer of communications for Regional Command South at Kandahar Airfield. Gielbeda is assigned to the 105th Airlift Wing's 213th Engineering Installation Squadron out of Stewart Air National Guard Base in Newburgh, N.Y. At KAF he is assigned to the 335th Signal Command (Theater), of East Point, Ga.
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Stars And Stripes -- Thu, 19 Feb 2026 Satellite internet service links National Guard troops at Antarctic to outside world Starlink is helping American airmen stay in touch with loved ones during deployments to one of the most isolated spots on Earth, according to members of the New York Air National Guard working... (more)
Oswego County News Now -- Thu, 19 Feb 2026 Oswegos Kimball honored by N.Y. Air National Guard LATHAM Staff Sgt. Dylan Kimball of Oswego has been recognized as one of five of the New York Air National Guard's 5,872 members named Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2026. The New... (more)
The River Reporter -- Wed, 18 Feb 2026 Prepare for emergencies NARROWSBURG, NY The Upper Delaware Council (UDC) and New York National Guard invite river valley residents in NY and PA to attend a free Citizen Preparedness Training course on Wednesday,... (more)