WESTHAMPTON BEACH--The first HH-60W " Jolly Green II" search and rescue helicopter assigned to the New York Air National Guard's 106th Rescue Wing based at Francis S. Gabreski Air National Guard Base in Westhampton Beach, flies over the north shore of Long Island, on August 4, 2024. Airmen from the 106th rested the upgraded functions of the aircraft over land and water during the wings historic first HH-60W flight. Named after the HH-3 "Jolly Green Giant" helicopters once flown by the wing, the new aircraft has greater range and electronics systems than the HH-60 Pave Hawk.
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Rockland County Times -- Mon, 22 Dec 2025 9/11 Benefits Expanded For NY National Guard Responders Former members of the Army and Air National Guard, the Naval Militia and New York Guard who were part of the force which responded to 9/11 attacks in New York City have until Sept. 11, 2026... (more)
Times Union -- Mon, 22 Dec 2025 Duty Calls: Four Army National Guard aviation units have new leaders Four New York Army National Guard aviation companies now have new commanders. Capt. John Anderton, of Niskayuna, assumed command of Alpha Company of the 3rd Battalion, 142nd Attack Helicopter... (more)
Olean Times Herald -- Fri, 19 Dec 2025 NY Army National Guard announces promotions Two area residents serving in the New York Army National Guard received promotions, as announced by New York Guard headquarters in Latham. Landon Arnold of Wellsville, assigned to Alpha... (more)