THAILAND -- New York Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Sgt Jamie Brisbin (right in red helmet), who now serves as a pararescueman in the 106th Rescue Wing's 103rd Rescue Squadron, takes a break with fellow Airman Tech Sgt. John Merchand, in one of the flooded chambers of Thailand's Tham Luang Nang Non Cave during the rescue of 13 members of a youth soccer team in July of 2018. Brisbin was one of the U.S. Airmen who assisted in the rescue which is the subject of the Amazon Prime film 13 Lives.
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Oswego County News Now -- Thu, 23 Jul 2026 Local residents promoted in Army National Guard LATHAM Major General Ray Shields, the adjutant general for the state of New York, announces the promotion of members of the New York Army National Guard in recognition of their capability... (more)
Department of War -- Tue, 21 Jul 2026 New York Guardsmen, Greenland Airports Partner to Improve Lodging Facility The New York Air National Guard, New York Army National Guard and Greenland Airports are working together to improve living conditions for airmen by repairing a long-standing roof issue at... (more)
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)