NIAGARA FALLS-- Members of the New York Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve, Army Reserve and New York Army National Guard, listen to Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta during his visit to Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station on Thursday, August 9. The Reserves and National Guard play a key role in the defense of the United States Paneta said. The Secretary visited the base at the request of local leaders. The base, run by the 914th Airlift Wing of the Air Force Reserve is home to the 107th Airlift Wing of the New York Air National Guard as well as an Armed Forces Reserve Center housing the Headquarters Troop of the Army National Guard’s 2nd Squadron 101st Cavalry and Army Reserve units.
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MyRye.com -- Mon, 11 May 2026 Honoring Service: Fallen Veteran Edward J. McNamara, WWI Our reporting on local veterans is a collaboration with RyeVets.org to highlight those from Rye who have served our country across times of war and peace. There are over 2,100 veterans from... (more)
Times Union -- Mon, 11 May 2026 Duty Calls: Two National Guard officers advance to brigadier general Two New York National Guard officers have advanced to the rank of brigadier. Jason Lefton, of Niskayuna, a veteran of the Iraq War, was promoted to brigadier general while commanding the... (more)
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