Indian Lake resident Abraham Gadway promoted to Master Sergeant in Air National Guard.
Scotia, New York (04/15/2021) — Abraham Gadway, an Indian Lake resident, was promoted to master sergeant in the New York Air National Guard during an April 8, 2021 ceremony at Stratton Air National Guard Base, in Scotia, New York.
Gadway has been a member of the 109th Airlift Wing for 16 years and has held the roles of aircraft maintenance squadron crew chief, aircraft mechanic and his current position, maintenance group quality assurance as an aircraft inspector.
The 109th Airlift Wing flies the LC-130 "Ski Bird" version of the C-130 transport which is configured to land on ice and snow. The wing's airmen routinely carry people and supplies for American scientific research being conducted in Antarctica and on the Greenland ice cap.
The wing also trains to support military operations in the polar regions.
The ceremony was attended by Gadway's family: his mother Cindy, father Aaron, son Callan, grandfather Henry and his brother Matt. Matt also belongs to the 109th Airlift Wing.
His sister Amanda and brothers Chris and Steven were not able to attend.
Gadway's awards include the Antarctic Service medal, the Air Force Achievement medal, the Air Force Commendation medal, and Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary medal.
In his civilian life, Gadway is a New York State Department of Conservation licensed guide and owns and operates Adirondack Mountain Outfitters guide business.
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Master Sgt. Abraham Gadway stands with his son, parents, grandfather and brother, Technical Sgt. Matt Gadway, after his promotion ceremony on April 8, 2021 at Stratton Air National Guard Base in Scotia, New York.
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