NEWBURGH--Staff Sgt. Louis Bonacasa (left) and Tech Sgt. Joseph Lemm, both members of the New York Air National Guard's 105th Airlift Wing's 105th Base Defense Squadron, who were killed in action in Afghanistan on Dec. 21 2015, have been awarded the Bronze Star with V for Valor for their actions that day. The two Air Guardsmen were honored for giving their lives to save other Airmen from a suicide bomber. Four other Airmen died alongside them.
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Times Union -- Mon, 28 Sep 2026 Duty Calls: Rev. Kelley Military Society to honor hometown heroes The Rev. Francis A. Kelley Military Honor Society of the Capital District will honor and induct hometown heroes during its 13th annual Appreciation and Recognition Banquet on Oct. 23. Doors... (more)
Auburn Citizen -- Sat, 26 Sep 2026 4 Cayuga County National Guard members promoted LATHAM Maj. Gen. Ray Shields, the adjutant general for the state of New York, announces the recent promotion of members of the New York Army National Guard in recognition of his capability... (more)
Department of Defense, -- Sat, 26 Sep 2026 New York National Guard, Sweden strengthen partnership at Air Force Jubilee (video) U.S. and Swedish military leaders and aviators discuss the New York National Guards partnership with Sweden during the Swedish Air Forces centennial Jubilee at Malmen Air Base near Linkping,... (more)