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  • New inspection process maintains continuous compliance throughout Wing

    Usually when airmen hear the word inspection, panic sets in. They know the next few months are going to be brutal gearing up for this inspection that comes once every few years. Drills are consumed with exercises, file plan build up, computer-based training and getting their sections up to speed.

  • NY Air Guard heads to Antarctica

    Two more 109th Airlift Wing LC-130 aircraft departed Tuesday, Oct. 22, in support of Operation Deep Freeze.The Wing kicked off its 26th season on Friday Oct. 18 as airmen and one LC-130 Hercules aircraft began their journey to the South Pole.Despite the obstacles each season brings with the extreme

  • October UTA has been postponed

    The 109th Airlift Wing's October UTA (Oct. 5-6, 2013) has been postponed due to the government shutdown. Guardsmen should contact their supervisors for more information.

  • Senior enlisted adviser visits 109th AW

    Chief Master Sgt. Mitchell Brush, Senior Enlisted Adviser for the National Guard Bureau, visited the 109th Airlift Wing on Sept. 26, which included a special appearance at the wing's annual Senior NCO Induction Ceremony.Brush began his visit to the wing with a lunch with the first sergeants and

  • Home Indoor Air Hazard?

    The problem of home indoor air pollution has been made worse in recent years by efforts to make homes more energy efficient; building techniques have reduced heat loss, but may have also increase exposure to toxic substances released within the home.Heating appliances and systems, especially wood

  • 109th Airlift Wing participates in National Disaster Medical System Exercise

    Members from several local agencies across the Capital District participated in a coordinated National Disaster Medical System Exercise on Aug. 8 and 9 at Stratton Air National Guard Base, Schenectady, N.Y.The agencies consisted of members from the 109th Airlift Wing, 139th Aeromedical Evacuation

  • Airman Buy and Donate Bikes for Local Children

    The 109th Airlift Wing purchased and delivered four brand new bicycles and helmets to support children in need Monday at the Yates Arts in Education Magnet Elementary School in Schenectady N.Y.Capt. Matthew Sala, a pilot and Senior Airman Nick O'Neil, a load master, both with the 139 Airlift

  • 109th Airlift Wing 25th Antarctic Anniversary

    The last crew of 109th members landed their ski-equipped C-130 aircraft at the Schenectady County Airport Wednesday night after a long trip back from Antarctica marking the 25th anniversary of Antarctic operations for the 109th Airlift Wing.The return of the final "Skibird" marks the official end of

  • 109th Finishes 25th Season In Antarctica

         LC-130 aircraft crews started returning home to the Stratton Air National Guard base late Thursday night after the five day trip from the Antarctic continent.     Only one "skibird" has returned, with another five to follow over the next few days.      The majority of aircraft maintainers and