SCHENECTADY N.Y-Members of the New York Air National Guard attend a surprise promotion call for Senor Airman Samantha Post from the 107th Medical Group stationed at Stratton Air National Guard Base in support of the NY National Guard response to COVID19 as she was promoted to the rank of Staff Sergeant in the New York Air National Guard.But the promotion wasnt the only total surprise to Amn Post. What made it even more special was that she was promoted by Major General Timothy LaBarge the Assistant Adjutant General and the Commander of the New York Air National Guard.The reason why the general wanted to be here was that Senior Airman now Staff Sergeant Post was on duty at the SUNY Albany COVID19 testing site this year when an emergency happened and Sgt Post saved a mans life.
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Times Union -- Mon, 29 Sep 2025 Duty Calls: Air National Guard airman advances to colonel James Vendetti, a Rotterdam resident who began his military career as an Army private, has been promoted to colonel while serving with the New York Air National Guards 109th Airlift Wing at... (more)
KATC -- Thu, 25 Sep 2025 La. Guards Tiger Brigade Marks 20th Anniversary of Task Force Bandit NEW ORLEANS This November, the Louisiana National Guards 256th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, known as the Tiger Brigade, will mark 20 years since returning from its historic deployment to... (more)
National Guard.mil -- Tue, 23 Sep 2025 New York Air Guards 109th Airlift Wing Ends Successful Greenland Season STRATTON AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, N.Y. The New York Air National Guards 109th Airlift Wing has wrapped up its 2025 support season for National Science Foundation research in Greenland. ... (more)