Frequently Asked Questions

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 Base Tours

How can I request a tour of the 106th Rescue Wing?

2024 Tour Dates

April 26, 2024

May 31, 2024

June 28, 2024

July 26, 2024

Aug 30, 2024

Each group must have a minimum of 15 people. Groups with more than 45 people will be split into subgroups.

106th Rescue Wing Tours are rain or shine walking tours and all are welcome. We are happy to cater to strollers and wheelchairs so please let us know what you have and we can plan accordingly.

Please email us the following information to 106.RQW.Public.Affairs@us.af.mil;

Group Name:

Number of people:

Age group:

Point of contact name and cell phone:

Requested tour date:

If you need any more information please call (631) 723-7470.

 Military Records
How can I obtain copies of my military records?

Individual military departments, including the Air Force, do not maintain files or records pertaining to individuals no longer on active duty. When an individual is separated from military service (because of retirement, discharge from active duty or death), his/her Field Personnel File (containing all military and health records) is forwarded for storage to the National Personnel Records Center (military). The Records Center is under the jurisdiction of the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) of the U.S. Government.

An individual's complete service record is available to the former service member or, if deceased, to his/her next of kin (parents, spouse or children). Limited information (such as dates of service, awards, and training) is available to anyone. Not available to the general public is information which would invade an individual's privacy; for example, medical records, Social Security number or present address.

If requesting the records of a relative, a requester should mention the relationship to the former member (brother, uncle, or other). There is no charge for this service to former service members or their next of kin. For others, a nominal fee is charged for research and reproduction costs. Files at the Records Center are maintained as historical records only and are not updated to reflect current data on the former service member. The address for the National Personnel Records Center is:

National Personnel Records Center
9700 Page Blvd
St. Louis MO 63132
Phone: 314-801-0800 or 1-866-272-6272 (1-86-NARA-NARA)
For individuals compiling family histories, NARA provides assistance to those interested in genealogy. NARA normally charges a nominal fee for research and reproduction costs. Their address is:

National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
8th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington, DC 20408
202-501-5400
 Support for Public Events

FOR NON- AVIATION SUPPORT:

Military vehicles (No tanks or armored vehicles)
Color Guard
Marching units
Bands
Go to http://dmna.ny.gov/community/static/

FOR AVIATION SUPPORT:

Air Shows
Events in observance of (and occurring within 7 days of) patriotic holidays (Armed Forces Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, POW/MIA Day, and Veterans Day)

Go to http://dmna.ny.gov/community/flyovers/