June 2, 2023 Patchogue Resident Promoted to Chief Master Sergeant at 106th Rescue Wing Patchogue resident Eric Carver was promoted to the rank of Chief Master Sergeant in the New York Air National Guard during a May 6, 2023, ceremony at Francis S. Gabreski Air National Guard Base, Westhampton Beach, New York.
June 2, 2023 Farmingdale Resident Sanjay Shetty Selected as 106th Rescue Wing Medical Group Commander Farmingdale resident Colonel Sanjay Shetty has been selected as the new 106th Rescue Wing Medical Group Commander during a June 2, 2023, ceremony at Francis S. Gabreski Air National Guard Base, Westhampton Beach, New York.
June 24, 2021 62-year old MD realizes dream of being military doctor in NY Air Guard Dr. David Feldman, a 62-year old New York City gastroenterologist and private pilot, is now also Air National Guard Lt. Col. David Feldman.
Jan. 5, 2016 106th Rescue Wing Recruiting and Retention wins regional award Guard Recruiting and Retention office recently enlisted their skills andattained their annual recruiting goal of 100 percent, beating out 8 otherstates in the Northeast, winning the regional Patriot Team Award for FiscalYear 2015.Master Sergeant Matthew Repp, manager and supervisor of the Recruiting
Sept. 17, 2015 Air National Guard Command Chief visits the 106th Rescue Wing The Command Chief Master Sergeant of the AirNational Guard completed his last jump and spoke with members of the 106thRescue Wing during a three-day visit in September.Chief Master Sgt. James W. Hotaling began his visit with an on-base tour andjump with the 102nd Rescue Squadron and 103rd Rescue
Aug. 11, 2015 106th Rescue Wing Pararescue Jumper Recognized as NCO of the Year New York Air National Guard Staff Sgt. Douglas Kechijian has been named the Air National Guard's 2015 Outstanding Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year in recognition of his service with the 106th Rescue Wing.Kechijian, a graduate from Brown University, with a Masters in Exercise Physiology and
Aug. 11, 2015 106th Rescue Wing CATM Instructors Ensure Deployers are Ready for Combat The massive Barrett sniper rifle, easily as long as the shooter is tall, barks out a single shot. The blast kicks up a cloud of dust that quickly engulfs him. His spotter calls out "little high and to the right" following the shot and the airman readjusts before firing again. The amount of
June 24, 2015 Three 106th Rescue Wing Security Forces Squadron receive the Purple Heart Three Air National Guard Airman from the106th Rescue Wing Security Forces Squadron received the Purple Heart Medalduring a ceremony at the American Legion Post 1545 in Eastport.Master Sergeant Christian M. Cote, Technical Sergeant Eric V. Auletta andStaff Sergeant Brian Hammel were awarded the medal
Dec. 1, 2014 We are Extractors and we are here to help "I guess you can call us the Pararescue (PJ) of the CERFP Unit" said Master Sergeant Foy, Chemical, Biological ,Radiological, Nuclear emergency response force (CERFP) extractor and 106th Rescue Wing Medical Technician.On November 14th and 15th, 106th Rescue Wing CERFP extractors, Master Sergeant Foy
Oct. 22, 2014 106th Rescue Wing Base Honor Guard sets high standards for performance The Base Honor Guard of the New York Air NationalGuard's 106th Rescue Wing performed 619 military funerals in 2013; more thanany other Air National Guard Base Honor Guard. The high-performing HonorGuard is also the eighth busiest in the Air Force overall.With 619 funerals conducted in the 2013-14