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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Orleans Hub -- Thu, 06 Aug 2026 National Guard soldier from Medina gets promotion A National Guard soldier from Medina has been promoted in the New York Army National Guard, Major General Ray Shields, the adjutant general for the state of New York, announced. Ashley Lowery... (more)
Rome Sentinel -- Thu, 06 Aug 2026 Several local airmen receive promotions LATHAM Several local residents have received promotions in the New York Air National Guard, according to an announcement by Air Force Major Gen. Gary Charlton, in recognition of their capability... (more)
American Battle Monuments Commission: -- Mon, 03 Aug 2026 3 things to know about Kemmel Monument The Kemmel Monument, located about 6 miles south of Ieper, Belgium, commemorates the service and sacrifice of American troops who fought in this area in late summer 1918 while attached to... (more)