STRATTON AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE -- Spouses of Airmen assigned to the New York Air National Guard's 109th Airlift Wing stand before ski-equipped LC-130 Hercules on Oct. 21, 2016 before taking an orientation flight. "The spouse orientation flights are part of an incentive flight program designed to familiarize the military spouse with our unit's aircraft/mission and to enhance understanding of our contribution to the U.S. Air Force," said Col. Christian Sander, 109th Operations Group commander.
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Troy Record -- Tue, 16 Apr 2024 East Greenbush resident retires from NY Army National Guard LATHAM, N.Y. New York Army National Guard Chief Warrant Officer 4 Larry Langley, an East Greenbush resident, was recognized for 29 years of military service during recent retirement ceremonies... (more)
Times Union -- Mon, 15 Apr 2024 Bucket-bearing helicopter crews drill on Mohawk River in Colonie (photos) COLONIE New York Army National Guard crews piloted a Black Hawk helicopter along the Mohawk River on Monday to practice filling the aerial water buckets to douse wildfires. The noon to... (more)
WTEN -- Mon, 15 Apr 2024 NY Army National Guard trains to fight wildfires (video) COLONIE, N.Y. (NEWS10) Its wildfire season, and New York remains at an elevated risk. The New York State Army National Guard is ensuring they are ready if a wildfire were to spark. Helicopters... (more)