The Department of Defense authorizes the Air Force to participate in flyovers for those recognition events held in direct support of the five patriotic holidays (Armed Forces Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, POW/MIA Day and Veteran s Day) and for aviation-related events, such as air shows and airport … Jan 21, 2016 A total of seven LC-130s are deployed from the New York Air National Guards 109th Airlift Wing in Scotia New York this season and about 330 missions planned through the season which ends in February.
The 139th EAS is part of the NY Guard’s 109th Airlift Wing based at Stratton ANGB in Schenectady. Girtler joined the Air Force in 2010 and was a member of the 109th Airlift Wing, Stratton Air National Guard Base in Scotia, N.Y., since 2012. An LC-130 "Skibird" assigned to the New York Air National Guard's 109th Airlift Wing between missions at McMurdo Station, Antarctica, the National Science Foundation research center … The 109th Airlift Wing is the only unit in the world to fly these aircraft.Along with the NSF mission, the 109th Airlift Wing also supports Operation Enduring Freedom. “We are deeply saddened losing one of our own on the ice,” said Col. Christian Sander, 109th vice commander, in the release. Established by the USAF and allotted to New York ANG in 1956. The www.109aw.ang.af.mil delivers the latest in breaking news and information on the 109th Airlift Wing including top stories, features, leadership, polices, and more.
Currently the 109th has 65 Airmen and two LC-130s participating in exercises Arctic Edge and Arctic Eagle 2020 in Alaska. The 109th Airlift Wing has C-130 and LC-130 (Skibirds) that can be requested through this site. The group was assigned to the NY ANG 107th Air Defense Wing and stationed at Schenectady County Airport, Schenectady, New York.
Received federal recognition by the National Guard Bureau and activated on 1 May 1956 as the 109th Fighter Group (Air Defense). In addition to its combat airlift missio… “Our thoughts He had deployed twice with the wing … The official website of the 109th Airlift Wing of the New York Air National Guard.
The wing flies specially equipped LC-130s with ski landing gear for the airlift missions in Antarctica. The "Skibirds" of the 109th Airlift Wing support science missions in Antarctica and Greenland operating from Stratton Air National Guard Base in Scotia, N.Y. Members of the New York Air National Guard's 109th Airlift Wing use jets to assist in the takeoff of their ski-equipped LC-130 "Skibird" from Camp Summit, Greenland, in April 2003.
The 109th Airlift Wing's mission is to provide airlift support to the National Science Foundation's South Pole research program by flying LC-130H Hercules airlifters, modified with wheel-ski gear, in support of Arctic and Antarctic operations.