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Download full resolution image SSG Louis Bonacasa Honored

SSG Louis Bonacasa Honored

CALVERTON--Honor Guard members carry the coffin of New York Air National Guard Staff Sgt. Louis Bonacasa to his final resting place at Calverton National Cemetery on Saturday, Jan. 2 during funeral services. Bonacasa, a member of the 105th Base Defense Squadron, was killed in action outside Bagram Airfield Afghanistan on Dec. 21. along with Tech Sgt. Joseph Lemm, another member of the squadron and four other Airmen. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by SSgt Julio Olivenciareleased)

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Times Union -- Mon, 15 Dec 2025 Duty Calls: Saratoga County woman takes command of New York Naval Militia Newly promoted New York Naval Militia Rear Adm. MaryEtta Nolan, of Greenfield Center, assumed command of the New York Naval Militia during a ceremony last month at the state Division of Military... (more)

WGRZ -- Sat, 13 Dec 2025 New leadership team welcomed by Buffalo-based New York Army National Guard brigade (video) Colonel William Snyder of Grand Island and Command Sergeant Major Morgan Cady have assumed command of the 153rd Troop Brigade.

Front Royal Examiner -- Thu, 11 Dec 2025 Hometown Faces:Front Royal Resident Edward Tirado Retires from the New York Air National Guard After 39 Years of Service New York Air National Guard Master Sgt. Edward Tirado, a Front Royal, Virginia resident, marked the end of a 39-year military career with a retirement ceremony on Dec. 7 at Francis S. Gabreski... (more)

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