LONG ISLAND--New York Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to the 642nd Aviation Support Battalion meet employers who took part in an boss lift sponsored by the 642nd Aviation support Battalon and the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve program at Rocky Point Natural Resource Center in Rocky Point N.Y. on Saturday March 12. The bosses met at the Army Aviation Support Facility in Ronkonkoma and took part in an orientation flight on board a UH-60 from the 3rd Battalion 142nd Aviation and A CH-47 assigned to Co. B. 3rd Battalion 126th Aviation over New York City before observing training on the ground. The units are part of the 42nd Combat Aviation Brigade.
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Department of War -- Wed, 18 Mar 2026 National Guard Airlift Wing Completes 38th Year of Antarctic Support The New York Air National Guard's 109th Airlift Wing concluded its 38th year supporting American scientific research in Antarctica during the 20252026 Operation Deep Freeze season, March... (more)
Fox News -- Tue, 17 Mar 2026 Steve Doocy reports live from NYC ahead of St. Patrick's Day Parade (Video) Steve Doocy reports live from New York City, speaking with Lt. Col. Andrew Prior about the National Guard's 'Fighting 69th' Infantry Battalion leading the St. Patrick's... (more)
Stars and Stripes -- Mon, 16 Mar 2026 The Fighting 69th to lead worlds largest St. Patricks Day parade in New York City About 800 soldiers from the New York Army National Guard will lead New York Citys annual St. Patricks Day Parade on Tuesday. Also known as The Fighting 69th, the 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry... (more)