WESWTHAMPTON BEACH -- New York Air National Guard Colonel Jeffrey D. Cannet, center, accepts the guidon of the 106th Rescue Wing from Major General Michael Bank, the commander of the New York Air National Guard during a change of command ceremony at Francis S. Gabreski Air National Guard Base Westhampton Beach N.Y. November 1 2024 as Colonel Shawn P. Fitzgerald, the outgoing commander looks on. Fitzgerald is retiring after after 28 years of dedicated service.
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MyRye.com -- Mon, 11 May 2026 Honoring Service: Fallen Veteran Edward J. McNamara, WWI Our reporting on local veterans is a collaboration with RyeVets.org to highlight those from Rye who have served our country across times of war and peace. There are over 2,100 veterans from... (more)
Times Union -- Mon, 11 May 2026 Duty Calls: Two National Guard officers advance to brigadier general Two New York National Guard officers have advanced to the rank of brigadier. Jason Lefton, of Niskayuna, a veteran of the Iraq War, was promoted to brigadier general while commanding the... (more)
WNYT -- Thu, 07 May 2026 WWII soldier Joseph Burke laid to rest at Saratoga National Cemetery SCHUYLERVILLE, N.Y. (WNYT)- Second Lt. Joseph Burke was laid to rest with military honors after his remains were identified decades after he died as a prisoner of war. The funeral ceremony... (more)