ELMONT-- New York Air National Guard pararescue jumpers from the 106th Rescue Wing drop the puck at the start of the New York Islanders and Washington Capitals game on Veteran's Day New York Islanders Game at the UBS Arena in Elmont, New York, on November 11, 2023. The Islanders paid tribute to veterans during their game against the Washington Capitals by inviting the 106th Airmen to rappel onto the ice during the national anthem and perform the ceremonial puck drop as the guests of honor with New York Islanders captain Anders Lee and Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin.
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NY National Guard In the News
Newsday -- Thu, 28 Aug 2025 Air Force vets from Westhampton Beach rescue wing recall Hurricane Katrina mission The devastation wrought on New Orleans from Hurricane Katrina revealed itself to the crew of a Westhampton Beach-based Air National Guard helicopter two decades ago by what they couldn't... (more)
NationalGuard.mil -- Thu, 28 Aug 2025 Massachusetts, New York Guard Compete in Logan-Duffy Rifle Competition FORT DEVENS, Mass. Soldiers from the 1st Battalion 182nd Infantry Regiment, Massachusetts Army National Guard, and the 1st Battalion 69th Infantry Regiment, New York Army National Guard,... (more)
Batavia Daily News -- Tue, 26 Aug 2025 Bethany resident in National Guard promoted to staff sergeant Major General Ray Shields, the adjutant general for the state of New York, announces the recent promotion of members of the New York Army National Guard in recognition of their capability... (more)