STEWART AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE--General Daniel Hokanson the Chief of the National Guard Burea left on stage joins the members of the crew of C-17 Reach 824 on Saturday June 4 at Stewart Air National Guard Base in Newburgh New York. Hokanson was there to present one Distinguished F lying Cross and five Air Medals to the flight crew. They were recognized for their airmanship and valor in August 2021 when they delivered critical cargo and personnel to Kabul Airport dispite small arms fire and other dangers.
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Times Union -- Wed, 15 Jul 2026 Leaders urge Hochul to sign bill renaming Patroon Island Bridge for Henry Johnson Naming the bridge in honor of Black WWI hero would correct present-day attempts to whitewash history, state Sen. Pat Fahy said ALBANY Under hazy skies from Canadian wildfire smoke that state... (more)
WTEN -- Wed, 15 Jul 2026 Lawmakers urge renaming Patroon Island Bridge after Henry Johnson ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) Multiple state lawmakers and members of the Harlem Hellfighters Veterans Association, Albany Chapter are continuing to push for the renaming of a Capital Region bridge.... (more)
USA Today Network -- Thu, 09 Jul 2026 Why are flags at half-staff in NY today? What to know Flags on all New York state government buildings will be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset Thursday, July 9, in honor of Cottekill Fire Department Chief David A. Gagnon, who died... (more)