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U.S. Air Force Command Chief Master Sgt. Michael T. Hewson, a Pararescueman and the New York Air National Guard's senior enlisted leader, speaks during his retirement ceremony at Francis S. Gabreski Air National Guard Base, Westhampton Beach, New York, Aug. 1, 2026. Hewson retired after 40 years of military service, including more than three decades with the 106th Rescue Wing. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Kevin Donaldson)

Legacy of the Guardian Angel: State Command Chief Master Sgt. Michael Hewson Retires After 40 Years of Service

U.S. Air Force Command Chief Master Sgt. Michael T. Hewson, a Pararescueman and the New York Air National Guard's senior enlisted leader, speaks during his retirement ceremony at Francis S. Gabreski Air National Guard Base, Westhampton Beach, New York, Aug. 1, 2026. Hewson retired after 40 years of military service, including more than three decades with the 106th Rescue Wing. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Kevin Donaldson)

Tech. Sgt. Kevin Donaldson
U.S. Air Force Col. Kevin Lawhon, assigned to the New York Air National Guard, 106th Rescue Wing, speaks during his promotion ceremony at Francis S. Gabreski Air National Guard Base, Westhampton Beach, New York, July 31, 2026. Lawhon was promoted to colonel and serves as the 106th Mission Support Group Commander. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Hunter Unis)

Kevin Lawhon Promoted to Colonel in the New York Air National Guard

U.S. Air Force Col. Kevin Lawhon, assigned to the New York Air National Guard, 106th Rescue Wing, speaks during his promotion ceremony at Francis S. Gabreski Air National Guard Base, Westhampton Beach, New York, July 31, 2026. Lawhon was promoted to colonel and serves as the 106th Mission Support Group Commander. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Hunter Unis)

Staff Sgt. Hunter Unis
U.S. Air Force pararescuemen assigned to the New York Air National Guard 106th Rescue Wing, are hoisted into an HH-60W Jolly Green II search and rescue helicopter as part of a day-water rescue demonstration during the FourLeaf Air Show at Jones Beach, Wantagh, New York, July 3, 2026. The 106th opened the air show with its annual combat search and rescue demonstration, showcasing the integration of one HC-130J Combat King II aircraft, two HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopters and Guardian Angel personnel, consisting of pararescuemen and combat rescue officers, in a simulated personnel recovery mission. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Sarah McKernan)

The 106th Rescue Wing Demonstrates Combat Search and Rescue Capabilities in Support of America’s 250th Anniversary

U.S. Air Force pararescuemen assigned to the New York Air National Guard 106th Rescue Wing, are hoisted into an HH-60W Jolly Green II search and rescue helicopter as part of a day-water rescue demonstration during the FourLeaf Air Show at Jones Beach, Wantagh, New York, July 3, 2026. The 106th opened the air show with its annual combat search and rescue demonstration, showcasing the integration of one HC-130J Combat King II aircraft, two HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopters and Guardian Angel personnel, consisting of pararescuemen and combat rescue officers, in a simulated personnel recovery mission. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Sarah McKernan)

Staff Sgt. Sarah McKernan
U.S. Air Force Col. Glyn B. Weir, assigned to the New York Air National Guard, speaks during his retirement ceremony at Francis S. Gabreski Air National Guard Base, Westhampton Beach, New York, June 6, 2026. Weir retired after 34 years of military service, including more than two decades with the 106th Rescue Wing. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Kevin Donaldson)

106th Rescue Wing Bids Farewell to Guardian Angel Pioneer Col. Glyn B. Weir After 34 Years of Service

U.S. Air Force Col. Glyn B. Weir, assigned to the New York Air National Guard, speaks during his retirement ceremony at Francis S. Gabreski Air National Guard Base, Westhampton Beach, New York, June 6, 2026. Weir retired after 34 years of military service, including more than two decades with the 106th Rescue Wing. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Kevin Donaldson)

Tech. Sgt. Kevin Donaldson
U.S. Air Force pararescuemen assigned to the New York Air National Guard 106th Rescue Wing conduct rappel operations during an Air Combat Command Combat Readiness Inspection at Fort Drum, New York, May 14, 2026. Combat Readiness Inspections are designed to assess a unit’s ability to quickly mobilize, deploy and carry out mission-essential tasks in challenging and contested environments. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Sarah McKernan)

106th Rescue Wing Conducts Five-Day Combat Readiness Exercise

U.S. Air Force pararescuemen assigned to the New York Air National Guard 106th Rescue Wing conduct rappel operations during an Air Combat Command Combat Readiness Inspection at Fort Drum, New York, May 14, 2026. Combat Readiness Inspections are designed to assess a unit’s ability to quickly mobilize, deploy and carry out mission-essential tasks in challenging and contested environments. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Sarah McKernan)

Staff Sgt. Sarah McKernan
U.S. Air National Guard Col. Jesse J. Fritz speaks during his promotion ceremony, May 8, 2026, at Francis S. Gabreski Air National Guard Base, Westhampton Beach, New York. Fritz was promoted to colonel and serves as the 106th Rescue Wing Maintenance Group Commander. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Kevin Donaldson)

Jesse J. Fritz Promoted to Colonel in the New York Air National Guard

U.S. Air National Guard Col. Jesse J. Fritz speaks during his promotion ceremony, May 8, 2026, at Francis S. Gabreski Air National Guard Base, Westhampton Beach, New York. Fritz was promoted to colonel and serves as the 106th Rescue Wing Maintenance Group Commander. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Kevin Donaldson)

Tech. Sgt. Kevin Donaldson
New York Air National Guard Col. Andrew J. Wineberger speaks during his retirement ceremony at Francis S. Gabreski Air National Guard Base in Westhampton Beach, N.Y., March 7, 2026. Wineberger, a command pilot with more than 4,300 flight hours, retired after 39 years of service with the 106th Rescue Wing. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Kevin Donaldson)

New York Air National Guard Col. Andrew J. Wineberger Retires from 106th Rescue Wing After 39 Years of Service

New York Air National Guard Col. Andrew J. Wineberger speaks during his retirement ceremony at Francis S. Gabreski Air National Guard Base in Westhampton Beach, N.Y., March 7, 2026. Wineberger, a command pilot with more than 4,300 flight hours, retired after 39 years of service with the 106th Rescue Wing. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Kevin Donaldson)

Tech. Sgt. Kevin Donaldson
U.S. Air Force Colonel Jeffrey Cannet, 106th Rescue Wing commander, speaks with Airmen from the 106th Medical Group during a town hall meeting on Francis S. Gabreski Air National Guard Base, Westhampton Beach, N.Y., March 7, 2026. Senior leadership held town hall meetings with wing members to discuss topics from the Defense Organizational Climate Survey. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Sarah McKernan)

106th Rescue Wing Leadership Engages Members During DEOCS Town Hall Meetings

U.S. Air Force Colonel Jeffrey Cannet, 106th Rescue Wing commander, speaks with Airmen from the 106th Medical Group during a town hall meeting on Francis S. Gabreski Air National Guard Base, Westhampton Beach, N.Y., March 7, 2026. Senior leadership held town hall meetings with wing members to discuss topics from the Defense Organizational Climate Survey. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Sarah McKernan)

Staff Sgt. Sarah McKernan
U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to 1st Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne), prepares to conduct a static line jump from a U.S. Air Force HC-130J Combat King II aircraft from the 102nd Rescue Squadron, 106th Rescue Wing, over Stuttgart, Germany, on January 13, 2026. This jump was conducted as part of Exercise Silver Arrow, a multinational exercise focused on enhancing interoperability and readiness between partner nations. (Courtesy Photo)

106th Rescue Wing Achieves Milestones While Participating In Training Across Europe

U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to 1st Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne), prepares to conduct a static line jump from a U.S. Air Force HC-130J Combat King II aircraft from the 102nd Rescue Squadron, 106th Rescue Wing, over Stuttgart, Germany, on January 13, 2026. This jump was conducted as part of Exercise Silver Arrow, a multinational exercise focused on enhancing interoperability and readiness between partner nations. (Courtesy Photo)

Capt. Cheran Campbell
Southampton Fire Department First Assistant Chief Ricky Fowler (right) and Capt. Jason Poremba (Left) present representatives of the New York Air Guard’s 106th Rescue Wing and Army Guard’s 3rd Battalion, 142nd Assault Helicopter Battalion with a framed photograph at Francis S. Gabreski Air National Guard Base in Westhampton Beach, N.Y., January 9, 2026. The image, presented as a token of appreciation for the Guard’s critical support during a wildfire on March 8, 2025, shows a New York Army National Guard UH-60M Black Hawk releasing water from a "Bambi Bucket" directly over a Southampton brush truck on the front lines. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel H. Farrell)

Southampton Fire Department Thanks NY Guard for Wildfire Support

Southampton Fire Department First Assistant Chief Ricky Fowler (right) and Capt. Jason Poremba (Left) present representatives of the New York Air Guard’s 106th Rescue Wing and Army Guard’s 3rd Battalion, 142nd Assault Helicopter Battalion with a framed photograph at Francis S. Gabreski Air National Guard Base in Westhampton Beach, N.Y., January 9, 2026. The image, presented as a token of appreciation for the Guard’s critical support during a wildfire on March 8, 2025, shows a New York Army National Guard UH-60M Black Hawk releasing water from a "Bambi Bucket" directly over a Southampton brush truck on the front lines. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel H. Farrell)

Tech. Sgt. Daniel Farrell

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