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Retired Brig. Gen. Frank Cardile (left) congratulates retired New York Air National Guard Chief Master Sgt. Dennis M. Richardson after presenting Richardson with the Air Force Cross on April 5 at Francis S. Gabreski Airport, Westhampton Beach, N.Y. Richardson was awarded the medal, the Air Force's second highest award for valor, because of his actions during a March 1968 mission to rescue downed Airmen in Vietnam. Col. Michael F. Canders, 106th Rescue Wing Commander, is at right.
Cardile, who flew on the rescue mission that Richarson was honored for, praised his heroism and steadfastness under fire.
During the mission Richardson stood exposed in the door of an HH-53 "Jolly Green Giant" helicopter to fight off North Vietnamese troops who were attempting to board the helicopter.
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WWNY -- Wed, 10 Dec 2025 National Guard opens recruiting office at JCC ( video) WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - A dedicated National Guard recruitment office is open at Jefferson Community College. Located in Enrollment Services in the Jules Center, the year-round space... (more)
Times Union -- Mon, 08 Dec 2025 Duty Calls: Local airman among first to earn Armys new combat badge Master Sgt. Scott Potter, a Ravena resident and veteran of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, receives Army Master Infantryman Badge Master Sgt. Scott Potter, a New York Air National Guardsman... (more)
WRGB -- Sat, 06 Dec 2025 Army National Guard honors Van Buren with wreath-laying ceremony in Kinderhook KINDERHOOK, NY (WRGB) Did you know the 8th U.S. President was born and is buried right here in the Capital Region? President Martin Van Buren was from Kinderhook, and his 243rd birthday... (more)
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