SCHUYLERVILLE-- A New York Army National Guard helicopter crew based in Latham takes off from an airfield near Schuylerville on the Hudson River on May 7, 2025 during fire fighting training. Flight crews teamed up with Department of Environmental Conservation Rangers on May 7 and 8 to rehearse the skills needed when filling a 660-gallon Bambi bucket with water and then dumping it on a fire. The aviators filled the buckets in the river and then dropped the water in another location while being guided to the target by Rangers.
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WTEN -- Mon, 12 May 2025 Local helicopter firefighting training along Hudson River (Video) New York Army National Guard helicopter crews are continuing firefighting training along the Hudson River near Schuylerville. ________________________________________
Auburn Citizen -- Sat, 10 May 2025 Military Notes: Cayuga County National Guard members promoted LATHAM Maj. Gen. Ray Shields, the adjutant general for the state of New York, announces the recent promotion of members of the New York Army National Guard in recognition of their capability... (more)
Army.mil -- Tue, 06 May 2025 NY National Guard commander marks end of World War II in Europe SARATOGA SPRINGS, New YorkMajor General Ray Shields, the adjutant general of New York, will mark the end of World War II in Europe as the New York State Military Museum holds a special program... (more)