BUFFALO-- New York Air National Guard Lt. Col. William Gourlay, the commander of the 107th Attack Wing's mission support group lays a wreath from the White House at the grave of President Millard Fillmore on Tuesday, Jan. 7 2025 in Buffalo NY. The wreath-laying tradition first began during the Johnson administration in 1967 and has been faithfully carried out by military members on behalf of the Office of the President on the deceased birthday ever since. Fillmore was the nation's 13th president from 1850 to 1853.
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WGRZ -- Tue, 07 Jan 2025 Past president Fillmore honored in tribute at Forest Lawn Cemetery ( Video) BUFFALO, N.Y. It may not have looked like a typical birthday party, but it was one fit for a president. The fresh falling snow provided a beautiful white backdrop at Forest Lawn Cemetery... (more)
Rome Sentinel -- Tue, 07 Jan 2025 Local Air National Guard officer receives Space Operations award ROME A New York Air National Guard member from Rome was recognized for outstanding service by the Space Force Association during the organizations annual conference in Orlando, Florida in... (more)
WKTV News 2 -- Mon, 06 Jan 2025 New York Air National Guard Member from Rome Honored ROME, N.Y. -- A member of the New York Air National Guard from Rome received recognition for his exceptional service from the Space Force Association. Staff Sgt. Jason Capostagno, serving... (more)