Out of This World

Video by Staff Sgt. Rebekah Wilson

N.Y. Air National Guard - One Team, One Fight.

105th Airlift Wing

Nov. 13, 2024 | 1:10

The New York Air National Guard operates air bases across Long Island, the Hudson Valley, the Capital Region, Syracuse, and the Niagara Frontier. The 105th Airlift Wing flies C-17 Globemaster III transports, the 107th Attack Wing operates MQ-9 Reapers, and the 174th Attack Wing has flown MQ-9 Reapers since 2010 while also training Air Force maintainers. The 109th Airlift Wing flies the only U.S. aircraft capable of landing on snow and ice with skis, the LC-130H "Skibird". The Eastern Air Defense Sector monitors the skies over the eastern U.S. from Rome, NY. The 106th Rescue Wing on Long Island operates HC-130J Combat King II aircraft and HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopters, specializing in rescue and recovery.

New York Air National Guard members frequently deploy worldwide and stand ready to respond to state emergencies, including disaster relief, search and rescue, and support for civil authorities during crises such as earthquakes, hurricanes, and floods.

(U.S. Air National Guard video by Staff Sgt. Rebekah Wilson and Master Sgt. Daniel Hotter)