SCOTIA--Receipients of the 109th Airlift Wing's 2024 Outstanding Airmen of the Year awards pose for a photograph during the awards ceremony held at at Max 410 restaurant in Scotia, New York on May 3, 2025. Pictured from left are Chief Master Sgt. Karolyn De vito, 109th Command Chief, Company Grade Officer of the year, 1st Lt. James Cappadora, First Sgt. of the year, Senior Master Sgt. Daniel Tibbitts, Non-commissioned Officer of the year, Technical Sgt. Jodie Ruther, and Col. Eric Underhill, Deputy Commander of the 109th Airlift Wing. The ceremony recognizes the achievements of individuals who are nominated but their supervisors for excelling their duties throughout the year. One winner is recognized from each category, company grade officer, senior non-commissioned officer, non-commissioned officer, airman, and first sergeant.
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Lawrence/Depew Bee -- Thu, 22 Jan 2026 New York National Guard funeral honors decline as veteran population ages Soldiers and Airmen from the New York National Guard provided military funeral honors at 6,166 graveside services across the state in 2025, continuing a long-term decline tied to the shrinking... (more)
The Plattsburgh Press Republican -- Tue, 20 Jan 2026 Preserving the Battle of Saratoga SARATOGA SPRINGS A massive painting memorializing Benedict Arnolds heroism at the 1777 Battle of Saratoga was unrolled for the first time since 2013 at the New York State Military Museum... (more)
Batavia Daily News -- Mon, 19 Jan 2026 New York Army National Guard announces promotions LATHAM Three New York Army National Guard members from the GLOW region were promoted in December. The promotions include: Adam Bolles of Darien Center was promoted to major. Hes assigned... (more)