SCOTIA-- Airmen from the New York Air National Guard's 109th Airlift Wing prepare to launch an LC-130H "Skibird" heading for Antarctica at Stratton Air National Guard Base in Scotia, New York on October 17, 2024. The wing launched two aircraft with ten Airmen on the five day flight to Christchurch, New Zealand on the 17th and three aircraft and aircrew the day before. Five LC-130s and 400 Airmen will support the National Science Foundation Antarctic research mission from now until Februar, 2025.
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Times Union -- Mon, 01 Dec 2025 New York Army National Guard recruiters are No. 1 again New York Army National Guard recruiters are No. 1 in recruiting and retention of citizen-soldiers in the nation for the fourth year in a row. The numbers reflect higher national recruiting... (more)
Daily Gazette -- Sat, 29 Nov 2025 Local News In Brief: New York Army National Guard Promotions 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)
Tap into Morristown -- Wed, 26 Nov 2025 Morristown Resident Logan Foley Promoted to Specialist in New York Army National Guard MORRISTOWN, NJ A local resident has earned a promotion within the New York Army National Guard, recognizing his leadership, professionalism, and potential for continued advancement. Logan... (more)