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Download full resolution image Fallen Pilots Honored by Aviation Brigade

Fallen Pilots Honored by Aviation Brigade

ALBANY-- New York National Guard Soldiers assigned to the 42nd Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade, along with the family and friends of Chief Warrant Officers 2 John Grassia III and Casey Frankoski, fill the Empire State Convention Center in Albany during a unit memorial ceremony honoring the two pilots held on April 21, 2024. Grassia and Frankoski were killed when their UH-72 Lakota helicopter crashed during a March 8 mission along the Texas border. A Border Patrol officer on board the helicopter was also killed.

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North Country Now -- Thu, 24 Apr 2025 North Country locals promoted in National Guard Two North Country National Guardsmen were promoted last month in recognition of their capability for leadership and additional responsibility. The promotions were announced by Major General... (more)

WTEN -- Tue, 22 Apr 2025 Rensselaer County veteran honored at New York Mets game STEPHENTOWN, N.Y. (NEWS10) The New York Mets honored a Rensselaer County resident earlier this month at Citi Field in Flushing, Queens. New York Air National Guard Chief Master Sergeant Greg... (more)

Nationalguard.mil -- Thu, 17 Apr 2025 New York Guard Hosts Swedish Air Force Leader SYRACUSE, N.Y. The head of the Swedish air force got a first hand look at New York Air National Guard MQ-9 Reaper operations during his recent visit to Hancock Field Air National Guard Base. Maj.... (more)

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