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Stratton provides venue for students to test their industry skills

Students from Capital Region BOCES (Board of Cooperative Educational Services), Questar III, Washington-Saratoga-Warren-Hamilton-Essex BOCES and beyond were at Stratton Air National Guard Base, New York, on March 18 to compete in the regional SkillsUSA competition. The students tested their skills in carpentry, vehicle maintenance, heavy equipment operation, welding, nursing and more. They first took a written test on their general knowledge of their specialized subject, and then went on to the hands-on portion of the competition. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. William Gizara/Released)

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Airmen return home from ODF

A C-17 Globemaster III from Stewart Air National Guard Base brought about 30 Airmen home to Stratton Air National Guard Base, Scotia, New York, on Feb. 24, 2015. The Airmen were in Antarctica supporting Operation Deep Freeze. More Airmen and LC-130 Hercules ski-equipped aircraft assigned to the 109th Airlift Wing will return throughout the week following the close of the wing's 27th year supporting the National Science Foundation. The season began in October. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. William Gizara/Released)

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Airmen return home from ODF

Tech. Sgt. Seth Bathrick was one of about 30 Airmen who returned home to Stratton Air National Guard Base, Scotia, New York, on Feb. 24, 2015, from Antarctica supporting Operation Deep Freeze. More Airmen and aircraft will return throughout the week following the close of the 109th Airlift Wing's 27th year supporting the National Science Foundation. The season began in October. Bathrick is assigned to the 109th Airlift Wing's Safety Office. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. William Gizara/Released)

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Wing holds first Airman Development Course

14 Airmen completed the 109th Airlift Wing's first Airman Development Course at Stratton Air National Guard Base, N.Y., on Jan. 30, 2015. The three-day course covered topics on teambuilding, public speaking, Air Force heritage, 109th AW history, conflict resolution, the evaluation process, financial and educational benefits, and more. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech Sgt. Catharine Schmidt/Released)

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Wing holds first Airman Development Course

Brig. Gen. Anthony German, New York Air National Guard chief of staff, talks to Airmen during the 109th Airlift Wing's first Airman Development Course at Stratton Air National Guard Base, N.Y., on Jan. 30, 2015. 14 Airmen throughout the base took the three-day course Jan. 28-30, 2015. The course covered topics on public speaking, Air Force heritage, 109th AW history, teambuilding, conflict resolution, the evaluation process, financial and educational benefits, and more. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Catharine Schmidt/Released)

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Wing holds first Airman Development Course

Senior Airman Ronald Butler, 109th Medical Group, gives a speech in front of his classmates during the 109th Airlift Wing's first Airman Development Course at Stratton Air National Guard Base, N.Y., on Jan. 30, 2015. 14 Airmen throughout the base took the three-day course Jan. 28-30, 2015. Along with public speaking, the course covered topics on Air Force heritage, the wing's history, teambuilding, conflict resolution, the evaluation process, financial and educational benefits, and more. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Catharine Schmidt/Released)

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Wing holds first Airman Development Course

Chief Master Sgt. Mark Schaible talks about the 109th Airlift Wing's history during the wing's first Airman Development Course at Stratton Air National Guard Base, N.Y., on Jan. 30, 2015. 14 Airmen throughout the base took the three-day course Jan. 28-30, 2015. Along with the wing's history, the course covered topics on public speaking, Air Force heritage, teambuilding, conflict resolution, the evaluation process, financial and educational benefits, and more. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Catharine Schmidt/Released)

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Wing holds first Airman Development Course

Airmen build a "chicken coop" as part of a teambuilding exercise during the 109th Airlift Wing's first Airman Development Course at Stratton Air National Guard Base, N.Y., on Jan. 29, 2015. 14 Airmen throughout the base took the three-day course Jan. 28-30, 2015. Along with teambuilding, the course covered topics on public speaking, Air Force heritage, 109th AW history, conflict resolution, the evaluation process, financial and educational benefits, and more. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. William Gizara/Released)

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NYANG Airmen of the Year

Master Sgt. Michael Lazzari was named the 2015 New York Air National Guard First Sergeant of the Year. He is the 109th Mission Support Group first sergeant. (File photo)

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NYANG Airmen of the Year

Senior Airman James Comstock was named the 2015 New York Air National Guard Airman of the Year. He is assigned to the 109th Logistics Readiness Squadron. (File photo)

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NYANG Airmen of the Year

Senior Airman James Comstock, 109th First Six Council president, thanks everyone for coming out for the unit's first Adopt-A-Highway program Aug. 10, 2014, which he coordinated. Comstock was recently selected as the 2015 New York Air National Guard Airman of the Year. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Catharine Schmidt/Released)

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NYANG Airmen of the Year

Master Sgt. Michael Lazzari was the deployed first sergeant during the fourth rotation the 109th Airlift Wing did in June 2014. He was recently selected as the 2015 New York Air National Guard First Sergeant of the Year. He has been the 109th Mission Support Group first sergeant for more than two years. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. William Gizara/Released)

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Chief promotion

Master Sgt. Sally Baker (right), 109th Medical Group, reads the promotion order for newly promoted Chief Master Sgt. Jacqueline Sweet-McNeill during a ceremony with Brig. Gen. Anthony German, New York Air National Guard chief of staff, on Nov. 2, 2014. Sweet-McNeill is the 109th Medical Group superintendent. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Catharine Schmidt/Released)

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ODF season kicks off

An LC-130 Hercules with the 109th Airlift Wing takes off from Stratton Air National Guard Base, Scotia, New York, on Oct. 17, 2014. The aircraft is headed to Antarctica for the Wing's 27th year participating in Operation Deep Freeze in support of the National Science Foundation. The 109th AW boasts the U.S. military's only ski-equipped aircraft, which has been supporting the NSF's South Pole research since 1988. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. William Gizara/Released)

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ODF season kicks off

An LC-130 Hercules with the 109th Airlift Wing takes off from Stratton Air National Guard Base, Scotia, New York, on Oct. 17, 2014. The aircraft is headed to Antarctica for the Wing's 27th year participating in Operation Deep Freeze in support of the National Science Foundation. The 109th AW boasts the U.S. military's only ski-equipped aircraft, which has been supporting the NSF's South Pole research since 1988. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. William Gizara/Released)

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ODF season kicks off

Maj. Joshua Hicks, co-pilot, waves goodbye from inside the cockpit of an LC-130 Hercules headed for Antarctica. The 109th Airlift Wing aircraft and crew took off from Stratton Air National Guard Base, Scotia, New York, on Oct. 17, 2014. The aircraft is headed to Antarctica for the Wing's 27th year participating in Operation Deep Freeze in support of the National Science Foundation. The 109th AW boasts the U.S. military's only ski-equipped aircraft, which has been supporting the NSF's South Pole research since 1988. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. William Gizara/Released)

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ODF season kicks off

The aircrew heads out to an LC-130 Hercules that will begin its journey to the South Pole. The LC-130 and crew with the 109th Airlift Wing took off from Stratton Air National Guard Base, Scotia, New York, on Oct. 17, 2014. The aircraft is headed to Antarctica for the Wing's 27th year participating in Operation Deep Freeze in support of the National Science Foundation. The 109th AW boasts the U.S. military's only ski-equipped aircraft, which has been supporting the NSF's South Pole research since 1988. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. William Gizara/Released)

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ODF season kicks off

Airmen prep the first LC-130 Hercules headed to Antarctica. The aircraft and aircrew with the 109th Airlift Wing took off from Stratton Air National Guard Base, Scotia, New York, on Oct. 17, 2014. The aircraft is headed to Antarctica for the Wing's 27th year participating in Operation Deep Freeze in support of the National Science Foundation. The 109th AW boasts the U.S. military's only ski-equipped aircraft, which has been supporting the NSF's South Pole research since 1988. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. William Gizara/Released)

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First Six Council aids family

Senior Airman James Comstock (left) and Staff Sgt. Jason Stark (right) presented a check of $500 on behalf of the 109th Airlift Wing's First Six Council to the LeClaire family, Gene, Dena and 22-month-old Sophia. Sophia has cerebral palsy, and the council raised money during the wing's recent Family Day to help with her medical expenses. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Catharine Schmidt/Released)

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Hotaling visits 109th AW Airmen

Command Chief Master Sgt. of the Air National Guard James Hotaling held an enlisted town hall meeting during a visit to Stratton Air National Guard Base, New York, on Sept. 30, 2014. He was at the base in preparation for an upcoming trip to Antarctica with the 109th Airlift Wing in support of Operation Deep Freeze. This will be his first trip to the ice. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. William Gizara/Released)

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