WESTHAMPTON BEACH--Members of the Swedish Air Force pose for a group photo in front of an HC-130J Combat King II search and rescue aircraft assigned to the 106th Rescue Wing during a visit as part of the New York National Guards State Partnership Program at Francis S. Gabreski Air National Guard Base Westhampton Beach N.Y. November 19 2024. The purpose of this initial SPP engagement was to provide Swedish personnel with an opportunity to learn first-hand the advanced search and rescue capabilities of the 106th and to allow key leaders and Airmen from the New York Air National Guard and personnel from the Swedish Air Force to get to know each other. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Sarah McKernan)
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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)