ALASKA-- Royal Canadian Air Force CF-18s and U.S. Air Force F-16s escort an LC-130 "Skibird" of the New York Air National Guard's 109th Airlift Wing, over the North Slope of Alaska, February 26, 2025. The F-16 and CF-18 exercised tracking and intercepting the LC-130 over the arctic. Bi-national operations help NORAD fulfill requirements for timely and accurate information across all domains. The on-going adaptation of NORADs mission and capabilities to meet the challenges posed by ever-changing threats testifies to the strength of the NORAD Agreement and the close cooperation between Canada and the United States. The 109th is participating in Canadian Exercise Nanook-Nunaluvit.
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North Country Public Radio -- Sat, 15 Nov 2025 Senior Planet, National Guard to host emergency preparedness training in Plattsburgh Winter is heading our way in the North Country. That means its a good idea to stock up on emergency supplies in case of a snowstorm or power outage. But weather isnt the only thing North... (more)
Spectrum News -- Fri, 14 Nov 2025 Military museum highlights accomplishments, sacrifices of New York veterans (video) One museum in the Capital Region shines a light on New York's military history and the stories of the state's veterans. Located in Saratoga Springs, the New York State Military... (more)
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