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Maj. Gemma Fiduk, incoming commander of the 105th Civil Engineer Squadron, addresses Airmen from the 105th CES and 105th Airlift Wing for the first time as commander during a change of command ceremony at Stewart Air National Guard Base, New York, June 7, 2026. Fiduk assumed command of the squadron from Lt. Col. Benjamin Thomas, outgoing commander of the 105th CES. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman Anthony Wilson)

NY Air Guard Major GEmma Fiduk, an East Windsor, NJ resident, takes command of 105th Airlift Wing's Civil Engineer Squadron

New York Air National Guard Major Gemma Fiduk, an East Windsor, New Jersey resident, assumed command of the 105th Airlift Wing's Civil Engineer Squadron during a June 7 ceremony at Stewart Air National Guard Base in Newburgh, New York. Fiduk replaced ...
Jun 12, 2026, 3:22pm EDT
Brig. Gen. Patrick Clare the director of joint staff for the New York National Guard looks on as Chief Warrant Officer 5 William Solmo the oldest Soldier present joins Pvt. London Brown at age 17 the youngest Soldier present in cutting the Army birthday cake during a ceremony at New York National Guard headquarters in Latham N.Y. on June 12 2026. The ceremony recognized the Armys 251st birthday which will be on June 14 2026. Solmo represented the history and past of the Army while Brown who enlisted in April represents its future. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Lt. Col. Jean Marie Kratzer)

Fayetteville High School Student Helps New York National Guard Salute Army's 251st Birthday

A 17-year-old Fayetteville Manlius High School junior helped the New York National Guard mark the Army's 251st birthday during a ceremony at New York National Guard headquarters in Latham on Friday, June 12. London Brown, a Fayetteville resident who ...
Jun 12, 2026, 3:09pm EDT
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Brig. Gen. Patrick Clare, the director of joint staff for the New York National Guard, looks on as Chief Warrant Officer 5 William Solmo, the oldest Soldier present, joins Pvt. London Brown, at age 17, the youngest Soldier present, in cutting the Army birthday cake during a ceremony at New York National Guard headquarters in Latham, N.Y. on June 12, 2026. The ceremony recognized the Army’s 251st birthday which will be on June 14, 2026. Solmo represented the history and past of the Army while Brown, who enlisted in April, represents its future. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Lt. Col. Jean Marie Kratzer)

New York National Guard marks Army's 251st Birthday with cake-cutting ceremony at Latham headquarters

A 60-year-old Army Guard warrant officer with 40 years of service, and a 17-year-old high school junior who enlisted in April, celebrated the Army's 251st birthday during a June 12, 2026, cake-cutting ceremony at New York National Guard headquarters in...
Jun 12, 2026, 2:51pm EDT
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Eastern Air Defense Airmen (from left) Tech Sgt. Gennaro Anibarro, Master Sgt. Nicholas Carrier, and Master Sgt. Ward Seymour, completed an 80-mile bike ride on June 5, 2026. The trio of NY Air National Guardsmen raised $1,200 for the Mohawk Valley Chapter of The Ride for Missing Children to raise awareness and help prevent child exploitation and abduction.

Three Air National Guard Members Pedal for Mohawk Valley's Missing Children Group

Three New York Air Guardsmen assigned to the Eastern Air Defense Sector spent June 5 tackling an 80-mile bike ride to support the Mohawk Valley Chapter of The Ride for Missing Children. The organization works to raise awareness about child exploitatio...
Jun 12, 2026, 10:45am EDT
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NY Air Guard Lt. Col. Kip Trauch, a Liverpool resident, takes command of 224th Air Defense Squadron during May 26 ceremony

Lt. Col. Kip Trausch, a Liverpool resident, officially became the commander of the New York Air National Guard's 224th Air Defense Squadron on May 26 during a ceremony at the Eastern Air Defense Sector. Col. Joseph J. Miller Jr., commander of the 224t...
Jun 12, 2026, 10:13am EDT
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New York Air National Guard Lt. Col. Michael Rutigliano, a Melville resident, receives a folded American flag during his retirement ceremony at Francis S. Gabreski Air National Guard Base in Westhampton Beach, New York, June 6, 2026. Rutigliano retired after 30 years of dedicated service with the 102nd Rescue Squadron, assigned to the 106th Rescue Wing. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Technical Sgt. Sean Madden)

Air Guard Lt. Col. Michael Rutigliano, a Melbville resident, honored after 30-year career during June 6 retirement ceremony

Lt. Col. Michael S. Rutigliano, a resident of Melville, New York, concluded his 30-year career assigned to the New York Air National Guard, 106th Rescue Wing, at a retirement ceremony on base in Westhampton Beach, New York, June 6, 2026. A command pil...
Jun 11, 2026, 1:37pm EDT
New York Air National Guard Col. Glyn B. Weir, assigned to the 106th Rescue Wing, speaks during his retirement ceremony at Francis S. Gabreski Air National Guard Base, Westhampton Beach, New York, June 6, 2026. Weir retired after 34 years of military service, including more than two decades with the 106th Rescue Wing. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Kevin Donaldson)

New York Air Guard Colonel Glyn Weir, a Cutchogue resident, retires after 34 years of service during June 6 ceremony

New York Air National Guard Col. Glyn B. Weir, a Cutchogue resident and one of the 106th Rescue Wing's first Combat Rescue Officer (CRO), retired June 6, 2026, after 34 years of military service. Weir was recognized during a ceremony at Francis S. Ga...
Jun 11, 2026, 11:59am EDT
New York Army National Guard Brig. Gen. Isabel Smith watches as Chief Warrant Officer 5 William Solmo (center) joined by Pvt. John Palacios in cutting the Army birthday cake during a June 13, 2024 Army Birthday ceremony held at New York National Guard headquarters in Latham, New York to mark the Army's 250th birthday. Palacios, who is 17, represented the future of the Army, while Solmo, who is 59, represented the history and traditions of the service. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Stephanie Butler)

NY Army National Guard marks the Army's 251st Birthday with a birthday cake cutting ceremony on Friday, June 12

The New York Army National Guard's top warrant officer, and a 17-year-old recruit from Fayetteville, will help the New York Army National Guard celebrate the Army's 251 birthday during a Friday, June 12 ceremony at New York National Guard headquarters....
Jun 11, 2026, 9:00am EDT
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Colonel Christopher Weisshaar speaks during his assumption of command ceremony at the 107th Attack Wing, on June 6 2026 at Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station. Colonel Christopher Weisshaar assumes command of the 107th Attack Wing, June 6 2026 at Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station. During his time in naval aviation, Weisshaar deployed in support of operations in Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Horn of Africa. Over the course of his career, he has served in a variety of operational roles, including instructor, evaluator, and mission commander. New York Air National Guard photo by Capt Jason Carr

Colonel Christopher Weisshaar Assumes Command of 107th Attack Wing During June 6 Ceremony at Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station

Airmen of the New York Air National Guard, 107th Attack Wing welcomed a new Wing Commander as Col Christopher H. Weisshaar assumed command of the 107th Attack Wing during a ceremony at Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station. Weisshaar succeeds Col Andrew C...
Jun 11, 2026, 8:20am EDT
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107th Attack Wing Welcomes New Commander With Formal Assumption of Command Ceremony on Saturday, June 6

Colonel Christopher H. Weisshaar will take command of the New York Air National Guard's 107th Attack Wing during a June 6 ceremony at Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station. Members of the press are invited to attend the ceremony. WHO: Colonel Christopher...
Jun 4, 2026, 8:00am EDT
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