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STEWART AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Newburgh--Retiring New York Air National Guard Command Chief Master Sgt. Hardy Pierce (right) displays the retirement gift just presented to him by New York Air National Guard Commander Major General James W. Kwiatkowski, during a retirement ceremony on Sunday, March 6. He was presented with a National Guard Historic Painting "Runway Alert" commemorating the 138th Fighter Squadron of the New York Air National Guard shortly after World War II.
Pierce joined the Air Force in 1970 and served as top enlisted Airman in the 6,000 member New York Air National Guard. His replacement is Command Chief Master Sgt. Richard King.
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Times Union -- Tue, 30 Dec 2025 Duty Calls: Memorial Ruck March commemorates fallen airmen More than 250 airmen walk from Stewart Air National Guard Base to Purple Heart Museum in New Windsor More than 250 airmen of the New York Air National Guards 105th Airlift Wing, with heavy... (more)
Boonville Herald -- Mon, 29 Dec 2025 Boonville resident becomes top enlisted leader for Buffalo-based brigade BOONVILLE/BUFFALO New York Army National Guard Command Sgt. Major Morgan Cady, a Boonville resident and Iraq war veteran, became the senior enlisted leader of the Guards 153rd Troop Command... (more)
Kingston Daily Freeman -- Sat, 27 Dec 2025 Military news: Area residents in N.Y. Army National Guard, Air National Guard promoted The following area residents serving in the New York Army National Guard were promoted: * Michael Murashowe of Port Ewen, assigned to Bravo Company, National Guard Recruiting & Retention... (more)
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