SALINAS, PUERTO RICO-- New York Air National Guard Staff Sgt. Raphael Tavares, security forces craftsman in the 106th Airlift Wing's 106th Security Forces Squadron performs building clearing procedures during a Joint Defender Readiness Training at Camp Santiago Joint Training Center Salinas Puerto Rico May 21 2026. Security Forces personnel trained in foundational mounted dismounted and small-unit tactics to support joint force coalitions and contingency operations under the Air Force deployable combat wing initiatives.
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Times Union -- Wed, 15 Jul 2026 Leaders urge Hochul to sign bill renaming Patroon Island Bridge for Henry Johnson Naming the bridge in honor of Black WWI hero would correct present-day attempts to whitewash history, state Sen. Pat Fahy said ALBANY Under hazy skies from Canadian wildfire smoke that state... (more)
WTEN -- Wed, 15 Jul 2026 Lawmakers urge renaming Patroon Island Bridge after Henry Johnson ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) Multiple state lawmakers and members of the Harlem Hellfighters Veterans Association, Albany Chapter are continuing to push for the renaming of a Capital Region bridge.... (more)
USA Today Network -- Thu, 09 Jul 2026 Why are flags at half-staff in NY today? What to know Flags on all New York state government buildings will be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset Thursday, July 9, in honor of Cottekill Fire Department Chief David A. Gagnon, who died... (more)