U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Ray Shields the adjutant general passes the colors of the New York Air National Guard to Air Force Brig. Gen. Denise Donnell signifying her assumption of command of the states Air National Guard at the Joint Force Headquarters in Latham New York April 2 2022. Donnell assumes command of the states nearly 6000 Air National Guard members the nations largest Air National Guard component from Maj. Gen. Timothy LaBarge who retires after 39 years of service. . (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. William Gizara)
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NY National Guard In the News
Governing -- Wed, 14 May 2025 The Surprisingly Expansive Role of the National Guard While primarily a military reserve force, the National Guard also responds to a wide variety of state-level missions some familiar kinds of missions, some more unusual. In Brief: Workforce... (more)
Newsday -- Wed, 14 May 2025 106th Rescue Wing in Westhampton Beach to get first helicopter training simulator in Northeast, mimicking perilous conditions Pilots stationed at the New York Air National Guards 106th Rescue Wing in Westhampton Beach will soon be able to safely train for a host of perilous conditions, as the base at Francis S. Gabreski... (more)
Times Union -- Tue, 13 May 2025 Duty Calls: 105th Airlift Wing airman earns top Air Force recruiter award New York Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Franklin Angel has received a Blue Suit Award for being one of the Air Forces top recruiters.