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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Osceloa News Gazette -- Thu, 11 Sep 2025 Remembering 9-11; Kissimmee N.Y. National Guard member promoted Today marks the 24th anniversary of the terror attacks that took place in New York City, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C. by extremists. As most people know, on that day several planes were... (more)
Times Tribune -- Sun, 07 Sep 2025 People on the Move: New York Army National Guard Major General Ray Shields, the adjutant general for the state of New York, announces the recent promotion of members of the Army National Guard in recognition of their capability for additional... (more)
The Daily News -- Fri, 05 Sep 2025 Two receive National Guard promotions Sep 5, 2025 LATHAM Two area members of the New York Army National Guard have been promoted in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership. They include: Ian Hinz... (more)