PLUM ISLAND --New York National Guard Soldiers and Airmen of the 24th Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Team (CST) and 106th Rescue Wing prepare to identify and classify several hazardous chemical and biological materials during a collective training event at the Plum Island Animal Disease Research Facility New York May 2 2018. The CST insterted by helicopter and was responsible for establishing communications and mission command for the event which brought together the resources of several fire departments the 106th Air Rescue Wing and the Department of Homeland Security to respond to a simulated containment breach at the research facility.
DMNA Press Releases
NY National Guard In the News
WHCU -- Thu, 31 Oct 2024 Citizen Preparedness Corps training in Dryden this November ITHACA, NY (CortacaToday) The Citizen Preparedness Corps (CPC) equips community members with essential tools and resources to effectively prepare for, respond to, and recover from various... (more)
Army.mil -- Wed, 30 Oct 2024 New York Army National Guard is tops in recruiting and retention for third year LATHAM, N.Y. -- The New York Army National Guard was number one out of 54 state and territorial Army National Guards in recruiting and retaining Soldiers for the 2024 federal fiscal year. This... (more)
US.AF. MIL -- Wed, 30 Oct 2024 New York Air Guard wing welcomes new, high-tech helicopters WESTHAMPTON BEACH, N.Y. (AFNS) --The New York National Guards 106th Rescue Wing officially marked the arrival of its new HH-60W Jolly Green II search and rescue fleet during a ceremony Oct.... (more)