FS GABRESKI AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, WESTHAMPTON BEACH, NY - Major General Patrick Murphy, the Adjutant General of New York, and Col Thomas Owens, the commander of the 106th Rescue Wing stand at attention with six members of the 103rd Rescue Squadron who received the Bronze Star with V for Valor during an award ceremony here on Dec. 6, 2013. The men were honored for heroism under fire during a Dec. 10, 2012 mission in Afghanistan. Honored were: Capt. Ronnie Maloney, of Middle Island; Senior Master Sgt. Erik Blom, of Hampton Bays; Technical Sgt. Anthony Yusup of Bloomsburg, PA; Staff Sgt. James Dougherty of Rocky Point; Staff Sgt. Matthew Zimmer of Westhampton; and Staff Sgt. Christopher Petersen of Commack, then a senior Airman.
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North Country Public Radio -- Sat, 15 Nov 2025 Senior Planet, National Guard to host emergency preparedness training in Plattsburgh Winter is heading our way in the North Country. That means its a good idea to stock up on emergency supplies in case of a snowstorm or power outage. But weather isnt the only thing North... (more)
Spectrum News -- Fri, 14 Nov 2025 Military museum highlights accomplishments, sacrifices of New York veterans (video) One museum in the Capital Region shines a light on New York's military history and the stories of the state's veterans. Located in Saratoga Springs, the New York State Military... (more)
National Guard.mil -- Thu, 13 Nov 2025 NY Army Guard Provides Funeral Honors for Homecoming of WWII Airman LYONS, N.Y. - A Lyons resident who died in World War II was laid to rest with full honors by seven Soldiers of the New York Army National Guard at the towns Old Elmwood Cemetery on Nov. 7. ... (more)