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Tech. Sgt. Franklin Angel, 105th Airlift Wing production recruiter, poses for a photo with his two Blue Suit Awards, at Stewart Air National Guard Base, New York, April 22, 2025. The Blue Suit Award recognizes the 14 top performing recruiters from around the world, from active-duty Air Force, the Air National Guard and Air Force Reserves. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Sarah Post)

New York Air Guard Recruiter and Montgomery resident Tech Sgt. Franklin Angel is named best in total Air Force

New York Air National Guard Tech Sgt. Franklin Angel, a Montgomery resident and a recruiter in the 105th Airlift Wing, was named top recruiter in the entire Air Force for his efforts in 2024. Angel recruited 80.5 new Airmen in 2024, more than any ot...
Apr 23, 2025, 1:39pm EDT
New York Air National Guard Master Sgt. Greg Mihalko, a member of the New York Air National Guard headquarters staff from Stephentown, is saluted as the Veteran of the Game during a Met's game at Citi Field, New York on April 5, 2025. Mihalko, who has served for more than 36 years, said it was a thrill to be recognized for his service on the field. ( Courtesy Photo)

Air Guard Master Sgt. Greg Mihalko, a Stephentown resident, is "Veteran of the Game" at Mets game at Citi Field

New York Air National Guard Chief Master Sgt. Greg Mihalko, a Stephentown resident, was recognized as "Veteran of the Game" by the New York Mets during the teams opening weekend game on April 5. Mihalko, who is assigned to the New York Air National Gu...
Apr 22, 2025, 12:10pm EDT
An Airmen assigned to the 109th Airlift Wing participates in a training mission at Raven Camp, Greenland in 2021. Raven Camp is used to train members on landing on ice runways, polar airdrops and operating in the snow and ice conditions. The 109th operates in Greenland from April through August each year to complete resupply missions for the National Science Foundation . (Air National Guard photo by Maj. David Price)

Scotia-based 109th Airlift Wing Launches 2025 Greenland Science Support Season

The New York Air National Guard's 109th Airlift Wing has commenced its annual deployment to Greenland, initiating the 2025 season of logistical support for National Science Foundation research stations there. The wing, based at Stratton Air National G...
Apr 17, 2025, 2:30pm EDT
New York Army National Guard Spec. Christian Habecker receives an Army Achievement Award from New York Army National Guard Command Sgt. Major Edwin Garris in recognition of his win in the annual Best Warrior competition during an April 10, 2025 dinner at the United States Military Academy at West Point. Habecker, a resident of Houghton, took first place in the enlisted Soldier category at the week-long event. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Richard Trinh)

NY Army National Guard Specialist Christian Habecker, a Houghton resident, is Best Warrior Competitor winner

New York Army National Guard Specialist Christian Habecker, a Houghton resident, was a winner in the annual Best Warrior Competition held April 7 to 11 at the Camp Smith Training Site near Peekskill. Habecker, a member of Bravo Troop of the 2nd Squadr...
Apr 16, 2025, 3:24pm EDT
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New York Air National Guard Commander Maj. Gen. Michael Bank presents the Air and Space Commendation Medal to Air National Guard Capt. Luz Garcia at the New York National Guard state headquarters in Latham, N.Y. on April 5, 2025.

Bronx Airman recognized for Air National Guard achievement

New York Air National Guard Commander Maj. Gen. Michael Bank presents the Air and Space Commendation Medal to Air National Guard Capt. Luz Garcia at the New York National Guard state headquarters in Latham, N.Y. on April 5, 2025. Garcia, from the Bron...
Apr 14, 2025, 10:26am EDT
New York Air National Guard Commander Maj. Gen. Michael Bank presents the Meritorious Service Medal to Air National Guard Col. Michelle Buonome at the New York National Guard state headquarters in Latham, N.Y. on April 5, 2025.

Capital Region Airman recognized for National Guard achievement

New York Air National Guard Commander Maj. Gen. Michael Bank presents the Meritorious Service Medal to Air National Guard Col. Michelle Buonome at the New York National Guard state headquarters in Latham, N.Y. on April 5, 2025. Buonome, from Schenecta...
Apr 14, 2025, 10:24am EDT
New York Air National Guard Commander Maj. Gen. Michael Bank presents the Air and Space Commendation Medal to Air National Guard Master Sgt. Kristina Gandrow at the New York National Guard state headquarters in Latham, N.Y. on April 5, 2025.

Capital Region Airman recognized for National Guard achievement

New York Air National Guard Commander Maj. Gen. Michael Bank presents the Air and Space Commendation Medal to Air National Guard Master Sgt. Kristina Gandrow at the New York National Guard state headquarters in Latham, N.Y. on April 5, 2025. Gandrow, ...
Apr 14, 2025, 10:22am EDT
New York Air National Guard Commander Maj. Gen. Michael Bank presents the Air and Space Commendation Medal to Air National Guard Senior Master Sgt. Dean Lansley at the New York National Guard state headquarters in Latham, N.Y. on April 5, 2025.

Capital Region Airman recognized for National Guard achievement

New York Air National Guard Commander Maj. Gen. Michael Bank presents the Air and Space Commendation Medal to Air National Guard Senior Master Sgt. Dean Lansley at the New York National Guard state headquarters in Latham, N.Y. on April 5, 2025. Lansle...
Apr 14, 2025, 10:20am EDT
New York Army National Guard Col. Robert Sealy the commander of the 53rd Digital Liaison Detachment receives the detachment guidon from U.S Army Brig. Gen. Isabel Smith the commander of the 53rd troop command, during a change of command ceremony at Camp Smith Training Site near Peekskill N.Y. on April 5 2025. The change of command ceremony symbolizes the formal transfer of authority and responsibility of command from the outgoing commander to the incoming commander reinforcing the continuity of leadership within the unit. Sealy replaced Col. Gurpreet Singh. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Jean Sanon)

NY Army Guard Col. Robert Stealey, a Paris resident, takes command of 53rd Digital Liaison Detachment during April 5 ceremony

New York Army National Guard Col. Robert Stealey, a Paris resident and veteran of the Iraq War, was named commander of the New York National Guard's 53rd Digital Liaison Detachment during an April 25 ceremony at Camp Smith Training Site near Peekskill....
Apr 8, 2025, 10:48am EDT
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New York Army National Guard Col. Diane Armbruster, left chief information officer, presents Lt. Col. Paul Mulligan with the New York Conspicuous service medal during his permanent change of station farewell at New York National Guard Headquarters in Latham, N.Y. on March 31, 2025. Mulligan will now be signal support operations for Joint Force Headquarters Washington D.C. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Stephanie Butler)

Lt. Col. Paul Mulligan, a former East Greenbush resident, is honored as he transitions to District of Columbia National Guard

New York Army National Guard Lt. Col. Paul Mulligan, a former East Greenbush resident, was awarded the New York State Conspicuous Service Medal, during a ceremony marking his transfer to the District of Columbia National Guard. Mulligan, a veteran of ...
Mar 31, 2025, 3:52pm EDT
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