Staff Sgt. Robert Hale, Northeast Air Defense Sector identification technician keeps a close eye on tracking Santa. To ensure Santa is safe and on schedule, the Air National Guard will ensure that their alert fighter aircraft, controlled by NEADS, are prepared to fly and help Santa at a moment�s notice, if needed. And in case of poor flying weather, NEADS will provide jolly Saint Nick navigation and guidance.
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WVIB -- Thu, 05 Jun 2025 Empire Challenge helps agencies practice collaboration (video) LEWISTON, N.Y. (WIVB) Local, state, and federal agencies are conducting emergency response exercises on the Niagara River and Lake Ontario on June 5 and 6 during the Empire Challenge. The... (more)
Spectrum news -- Thu, 05 Jun 2025 At Henry Johnson Day, calls to protect a war hero's legacy ALBANY, N.Y. A few months after the U.S. Defense Department took down a web page detailing World War I Sgt. Henry Johnsons heroics, elected officials and military veterans celebrated the... (more)
THE SUFFOLK TIMES -- Wed, 04 Jun 2025 Southold Town Assessor Sanders begins fourth military deployment Charles Sanders, a U.S. Marine veteran and recently promoted Lieutenant Colonel of the New York Army National Guard, had a heartfelt sendoff by the Southold American Legion Post 803 Friday,... (more)