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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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LATHAM- New York Army National Guard Lt. Col. Dermot Gavin receives his new rank from his wife Tara during promotion ceremonies held at New York National Guard headquarters in Latham on March 28, 2025. Gavin, a veteran of the Afghan War, currently serves as the deputy operations officer for the New York National Guard. (U.S. Army National Guard Photo by Stephanie Butler)

Durham resident Dermot Gavin is promoted to Lt. Colonel in the New York Army National Guard

Dermot Gavin, a Durham resident, and a veteran of the Afghan War, was promoted to a lieutenant colonel in the New York Army National Guard during a March 28 ceremony at New York National Guard headquarters in Latham. Brig. General Isabel Smith, the Ne...
Mar 28, 2025, 4:02pm EDT
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NewYork Air National Guard Chief Master Sgt. Donald Trzepacz and Staff Sgt. Victoria Broadwell, aerospace medical service specialists assigned to the 107th Attack Wing pose with a 7th grade student, during career day at the Lovejoy Discover School #43 in Buffalo, N.Y., March 20, 2025. New York Army and Air National Guardsmen were invited to the school to talk to students about what it’s like to serve in the armed forces in their communities and around the world. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Maj. Avery Schneider)

At Buffalo School Career Day, New York Army and Air Guardsmen Showcase Service

The camouflage uniforms of a New York Army National Guard officer and two New York Air National Guard medics stood out among a crowd of firefighters, lawyers, a meteorologist, and many more during career day at the Buffalo Public School District's Lo...
Mar 21, 2025, 7:57am EDT
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NY Air National Guard Captain Patrick White, left,106th Rescue Wing Installation Deployment Officer, presents Master Sgt. Steven Richard, 106th Rescue Wing Logistics Readiness Squadron Fuels Operations Supervisor, with the Certificate of Retirement during Richard’s retirement ceremony held at Francis S. Gabreski Air National Guard Base, Westhampton Beach, N.Y., March 9, 2025. Richard joined the 106th in 2009 where he served 16 of his 41 years of service. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Sarah McKernan)

Westhampton Beach resident Steven Richard retires from the New York Air National Guard after 41 years of service

New York Air National Guard Master Sgt. Steven Richard, a Newburyport, Massachusetts native and Westhampton Beach resident, ended a 41-year military career with a retirement ceremony on March 9 at Francis S. Gabreski Air National Guard Base. Richard ...
Mar 18, 2025, 2:58pm EDT
An LC-130 "Skibird" assigned to the New York Air National Guard's 109th Airlift Wing takes off from the snow air field at McMurdo Station, Antarctica on January 27, 2025. The 109th Airlift Wing flew 79 missions to locations across Antarctica during the Operation Deep Freeze support season which began in October 2024 and ended in February, 2025. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Tech Sgt. Gabriel Enders)

109th Airlift Wing Concludes 2024-25 Antarctic Science Support Season

The Airmen of the New York Air National Guard's 109th Airlift Wing moved 1,076 passengers, carried 900 tons of cargo, and transported 120,000 gallons of fuel during their annual support for science in Antarctica from October 2024 to February 2025. The...
Mar 17, 2025, 1:50pm EDT
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Grand Island resident William Snyder promoted to colonel in New York Army National Guard

Grand Island resident William F. Snyder, a high school history teacher and Afghan War veteran, was promoted to the rank of colonel in the New York Army National Guard on Friday, Feb. 13. Snyder, who enlisted in the National Guard at age 19, now serves...
Mar 17, 2025, 9:25am EDT
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