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  • 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

  • Airmen, aircraft prepare for ODF

    By the end of the month, Airmen and aircraft with the 109th Airlift Wing are expected to be in place at McMurdo Station, Antarctica, supporting the National Science Foundation for the 28th season of Operation Deep Freeze.Throughout the season, which runs through February, a total of seven LC-130

  • Airmen, families attend first White Ribbon event

    As the 109th Airlift Wing prepares to launch its 28th season supporting Operation Deep Freeze in Antarctica, the Airman and Family Readiness Programs office held the first-ever White Ribbon event for Airmen and their families, offering information on benefits and services available to them while