NEWBURGH--Staff Sgt. Louis Bonacasa (left) and Tech Sgt. Joseph Lemm, both members of the New York Air National Guard's 105th Airlift Wing's 105th Base Defense Squadron, who were killed in action in Afghanistan on Dec. 21 2015, have been awarded the Bronze Star with V for Valor for their actions that day. The two Air Guardsmen were honored for giving their lives to save other Airmen from a suicide bomber. Four other Airmen died alongside them.
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WNYT -- Mon, 09 Sep 2024 Leadership award given to New York Air National Guard chief master sergeant New York Air National Guard Chief Master Sergeant Greg Mihalko has earned a National Leadership Award. The Lance P. Sijan Leadership Award recognizes airmen who demonstrate the highest quality... (more)
The Official Ryan McBeth Substack -- Sat, 07 Sep 2024 Will the National Guard Take Trump To Jail: This is a lie that endangers New York soldiers and airmen (video) Several rumors have been spreading online that the New York National Guard is being mobilized in the event that New York City Police Officers call out sick to protest former President Trumps... (more)
Verify.com -- Fri, 06 Sep 2024 No, National Guard troops are not deployed to New York City because of Trumps sentencing Trumps sentencing, previously scheduled for Sept. 18, is not the reason the National Guard is in New York City. They're assisting the NYPD with transit patrols. Former President Donald Trump,... (more)