WESTHAMPTON BEACH- Air National Guard members move the HC-130 dubbed "The Spirit of Long Island" into position as a "gate guardian" for F.S. Gabreski Air National Guard Base in Westhampton Beach, New York on August 16, 2021. The aircraft, which saw service during the Vietnam War, was taken out of service in 2019. The aircraft's wings were removed for the move and will be assembled at its final position. The disassembling and move was completed by Air National Guard service members from New York, Connecticut, Arkansas and US Air Force Active duty personnel.
DMNA Press Releases
Loading Press Releases...NY National Guard In the News
WWNY -- Wed, 04 Mar 2026 7 After Noon: Ogdensburg Armory set to house new National Guard unit after recruiting goal surpassed WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - The Ogdensburg Armory is expected to house a New York Army National Guard unit again, after the state exceeded its regional recruiting target, the Guards second-in-command... (more)
Times Union -- Mon, 02 Mar 2026 Duty Calls: Air National Guard recruiter achieves a milestone New York Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Jason Malm achieved a milestone with the recruitment of 200 airmen. Malm, a recruiter with the 109th Airlift Wing, achieved that career milestone by... (more)
Buffalo Ledger -- Fri, 27 Feb 2026 Erie County Sheriffs Deputy awarded by France for actions during Iraq deployment Deputy Aaron Taylor of the Erie County Sheriffs Office Aviation Unit has received the French National Defense Gold Medal with Bronze Star for his actions during a 2023 deployment in Iraq.... (more)