Senior leaders take staff ride to Massachusetts, discuss strategic planning

More than 20 officer and enlisted senior leaders with the 109th Airlift Wing had the opportunity to network with each other and discuss strategic planning during a professional development staff ride to Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts, July 11-14."Traditionally, staff rides were something the

Counterdrug unveils prescription medication drop box on Stratton

New York National Guard Soldiers and Airmen who work at Stratton Air National Guard Base now have a way to get rid of unneeded and unwanted prescription medications before a friend or family member abuses them.The New York National Guard Counterdrug Task Force unveiled a prescription medication drop

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109th officers’ council donates golf tournament proceeds to Veterans Miracle Center

The 109th Airlift Wing's Company Grade Officers' Council donated $4,500 to the Veterans Miracle Center in Albany on April 14 from funds raised during the council's annual golf tournament in September. This was the first year the officers' council donated the proceeds from the tournament to the

Airmen take on mission at South Pole Station

The 109th Airlift Wing recently completed its 28th season supporting the National Science Foundation (NSF) in Antarctica as part of Operation Deep Freeze, the U.S. military's logistical support of the NSF-managed U.S. Antarctic program, by transporting people and cargo to various locations

Airman uses SABC training in real-world incident

"This type of training will be very beneficial ... as well as just being able to know what (you need to do) in a time of need," said Tech. Sgt. Adam Winters during last April's ancillary training rodeo. He had no idea he would be put in a situation where that specific training would come into play.

Zautner assumes command of 109th Medical Group

Lt. Col. Janice Zautner assumed command of the 109th Medical Group during a change of command ceremony here Feb. 7.Zautner, previous 139th Aeromedical Squadron flight nurse, assumed command from Col. Douglas Cromack in a ceremony officiated by Col. Shawn Clouthier, 109th Airlift Wing commander.

109th Airmen selected as NYANG Airmen of the Year

Two Airmen with the 109th Airlift Wing were recently selected among six as the New York Air National Guard's 2015 Outstanding Airman of the Year.Senior Master Sgt. Deborah Nordyke, 109th Maintenance Squadron first sergeant, and Tech. Sgt. Elizabeth Mahan, 109th Medical Group cardiopulmonary lab

109th, community firefighters complete live fire training

Firefighters with the 109th Civil Engineer Squadron's Fire Department at Stratton Air National Guard Base participated in a joint live fire training exercise with the Schuyler Hose Co. at the Saratoga County Fire Training Center on Dec. 5. The goal of this structural fire exercise was to train

NYANG firefighters conduct joint search and rescue training

Firefighters from the New York Air National Guard's 109th Airlift Wing, 106th Rescue Wing, and 105th AW, from Scotia, Long Island, and Newburgh respectively, met up at Camp Smith, New York, on Oct. 20, after convoying from their respective bases to complete three days of joint search and rescue