FORT DRUM, N.Y. -- Private First Class Harley Jelis (left) and Pfc. Holden Davenport, Headquarters and Headquarters, 42nd Combat Aviation Brigade use a fake wound and lots of field dressings to demonstrate to Soldiers of Company B, 642nd Aviation Support Battalion the importance of first aid in a field environment on July 11.
The 642nd is training in preparation for CBRNE Consequence Management Response Force missions on active duty if needed in the event of natural or man-made disasters.
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WHAM -- Wed, 05 Nov 2025 WWII soldier's remains returned home 83 years after being declared missing (video) Lyons, N.Y. (WHAM) A hometown hero had a final homecoming 83 years after he made the ultimate sacrifice for his country. "It's pretty exciting, pretty emotional," said Norma... (more)
Spectrum News -- Wed, 05 Nov 2025 Long-missing WWII veteran's remains finally return home to upstate N.Y ROCHESTER, N.Y. The remains of a soldier killed 83 years ago when his plane was shot down are finally home. DNA was used to help identify the remains of Army Air Corps Staff Sgt. John Pagliuso,... (more)
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