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Download full resolution image Guardsmen mark Ash Wednesday

Guardsmen mark Ash Wednesday

CAMP SMITH-- New York Air National Guard Chaplain (Cpt.) Tommy Garcia, a member of the 105th Airlift Wing, places the traditional ashes on the forehead of Army National Guard Spec. Vera Zhiminaycela to mark Ash Wednesday on February 18. Catholics traditionally have ashes placed on their forehead to mark the start of the Lenten season and symbolize the need for spiritual renewal. Zhiminaycela, a member of C. Company, 119th Division Sustainment Support Battalion, is working in the command cell for the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision support mission.

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Rome Daily Sentinel -- Mon, 08 Jun 2026 EADS civilian worker earns prestigious award ROME Colt Brumm, of Barneveld, a civilian employee at the Eastern Air Defense Sector on the Griffiss Business and Technology park, has been named the Air National Guards Civilian Safety Professional... (more)

Mid-Hudson News.com -- Mon, 08 Jun 2026 French jets roar into Stewart Air National Guard Base NEWBURGH Ten Alpha Jets, a precision demonstration unit assigned to the French Air Forces Patrouille de France, stopped at Stewart Air National Guard Base on Sunday as part of Libert 250. Libert... (more)

WVIB -- Sat, 06 Jun 2026 New commander assumes control of Air National Guard 107th Attack Wing (video) BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) A new commander assumed control of the New York Air National Guard 107th Attack Wing Saturday during a ceremony at the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station. Colonel Christopher... (more)

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