MCMURDO STATION, Antarctica-- New York Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Jonathan Peck, a member of the 109th Airlift Wing, runs the annual McMurdo Marathon in Antarctica on Jan. 11, 2015. He and Master Sgt. Michael Lazzari, also a 109th Airlift Wing member both ran the 26.2-mile course -- a feat few in the world can say they accomplished. The wing rotates Airmen and ski-eqipped LC-130 planes into and out of the United States McMurdo Station to support Antarctic research duiing the Antarctic summer from the wing's home at Stratton Air Natinal Guard Base in Scotia.
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Rome Sentinel -- Tue, 18 Nov 2025 Several local Army National Guard soldiers earn promotions LATHAM Five area residents are among the members of the New York Army National Guard who have received recent promotions, according to an announcement by Major Gen. Ray Shields, adjutant... (more)
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)