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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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National Guard,mil -- Wed, 23 Sep 2026 New York, Massachusetts Guard Soldiers Compete in Logan-Duffy Rifle Match WEST POINT, N.Y. Twelve National Guard Soldiers representing New York and Massachusetts took to the firing line Sept. 18 at the United States Military Academy for the annual Logan-Duffy Rifle... (more)
Morris County Focus -- Wed, 23 Sep 2026 East Hanover Airman Promoted to Major in New York Air National Guard EAST HANOVER Nicholas Evans assigned to the New York Air National Guards 105th Airlift Wing, was promoted to the rank of major on July 29. Air Force Major General Gary Charlton, commander... (more)
Utica Phoenix -- Wed, 23 Sep 2026 Hochul Highlights National Guard Security Efforts at Grand Central Visit spotlights 1,050-member Empire Shield mission and state funding for security at major New York City transit hubs National Guard security at Grand Central Terminal was the focus of Gov.... (more)
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