ROME--Workers put a a restored F-4 Phantom II jet onto its pedestal Dec. 10 at the Eastern Air Defense Sector in Rome. Perched on a pedestal 15 feet above a small pond at the facility’s southwest edge, the imposing 47-year-old F-4 Phantom jet demands attention.“The elevated pedestal is a fitting place of honor for an aircraft that served its country for more than four decades,” said Col. John Bartholf, EADS Commander. “The display adds to our facility’s visual appeal, while reminding the public and our staff of the Air Force’s proud history.”
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Mid Hudson Valley Patch -- Tue, 07 May 2024 Body Found In Hudson River Was Missing National Guardsman POUGHKEEPSIE, NY A body found in the Hudson River off Waryas Park was Nicolas Faust, who had been missing since March 24, New York State police said. "The New York State Police and... (more)
Nationalguard.mil -- Tue, 07 May 2024 New York Soldiers Represent Guard at All-Army EOD Competition FORT LIBERTY, N.C. - Two New York Soldiers represented the Army National Guard at the All-Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team of the Year Competition April 21-26. Sgt. 1st Class John Iseman... (more)
Spectrum News -- Tue, 07 May 2024 After more than 100 years, New York Naval Militia still going strong BUFFALO, N.Y. Centuries of time brings with it change. But in New York, theres one group that survived through time that you might not have heard of: the New York Naval Militia. "New... (more)