Airmen get hands-on training during wing's first rodeo

More than 200 Airmen received hands-on chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear training along with self-aid buddy care training during the 109th Airlift Wing's first ancillary training rodeo here April 18.The mass training began in the Dining Facility as trainees were given CBRN and then SABC

Airmen honored during annual Airman of the Year dinner

Stratton provides venue for students to test their industry skills

Hundreds of students were here March 18 to test their skills in carpentry, vehicle maintenance, heavy equipment operation, welding, nursing and more as part of the regional SkillsUSA competition.Nearly 300 students from Capital Region BOCES (Board of Cooperative Educational Services), Questar III,

109th AW completes 27th year of Antarctic science support

New York Air National Guard Airmen flew 241 missions, delivering more than 3,000 passengers and 4.5 million pounds of cargo and fuel to research stations across Antarctica during a deployment to the southern continent that began in October 2014 and ends this week.This is the 27th year that the 109th

Airmen benefit from wing's first Airman Development Course

Junior Airmen from different offices on base got together this week to gain insight, receive tools and learn skills to help them as they progress in their careers with the 109th Airlift Wing.Fourteen Airmen, E-3s through E-5s, were part of the first Airman Development Course held here Jan. 28-30, a

109th members selected as NYANG Airmen of the Year

Two Airmen from the 109th Airlift Wing here were among six recently selected 2014 New York Air National Guard Outstanding Airmen of the Year.Senior Airman James Comstock, who is the NYANG Airman of the Year, and Master Sgt. Michael Lazzari, the NYANG First Sergeant of the Year, were selected for the

Medical Group member promoted to chief master sergeant

109th aircraft, Airmen leave for Antarctica

The first LC-130 Hercules aircraft took off for Antarctica today, marking the 27th season the 109th Airlift Wing has supported the National Science Foundation with Operation Deep Freeze.This season is expected to be the biggest yet, with more than 350 missions planned and nearly 3,000 hours expected

First Six Council raises money to aid family

ANG Command Chief visits 109th AW Airmen