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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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)
Saratoga Today -- Thu, 07 May 2026 Library Seeks to Preserve Stunning Collection of WWII Veterans Photos The National WW II Museum in New Orleans is home to about 250,000 artifacts, including more than 100,000 photographs ranging from battlefield pictures captured by military and press photographers... (more)
Rome Sentinel -- Wed, 06 May 2026 Five local airmen receive promotions LATHAM Five area residents have received promotions with the New York Air National Guard in recognition of their capacity for additional responsibility and leadership, according to an announcement... (more)