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106th Rescue Wing 106th Rescue Wing deploys worldwide to provide combat search and rescue coverage for U.S. and allied forces. This is a moderated forum.

The 106th Rescue Wing deploys worldwide to provide combat search and rescue coverage for U.S. We are a World-Class Team of diverse, adaptable personnel recovery focused war fighters. Our mission is to provide worldwide Personnel Recovery, Combat Search and Rescue Capability, Expeditionary Combat Support, and Civil Search and Rescue support to Federal and State authorities. We provide Personnel Recovery to the state of New York and deployed operations that we are tasked to support. DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE COMMENT POLICY

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Please call 631-723-7197 if you are interested in joining the 106th Rescue Wing.

🇺🇸✈️ Happy 4th of July!The 106th Rescue Wing was honored to celebrate America's 250th birthday from the skies, participa...
07/04/2026

🇺🇸✈️ Happy 4th of July!

The 106th Rescue Wing was honored to celebrate America's 250th birthday from the skies, participating in the Sail4th 250 International Aerial Review along the Hudson River, the largest maritime and aerial gathering in U.S. history.

Shoutout to the 62nd Airlift Wing out of Little Rock, Arkansas, for flying their C-130J Super Hercules, and to the U.S. Coast Guard helicopter crew that flew alongside us during this unforgettable experience.

From our HC-130J Combat King II aircraft to our HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopters, we proudly represented the rescue community and the great state of New York as we helped commemorate 250 years of American freedom and independence.

From all of us at the 106th Rescue Wing, we wish you a safe and Happy Independence Day!

Always Ready, Always There.

Our crews were out over the water today getting dialed in for an unforgettable weekend!We were practicing our precision ...
07/03/2026

Our crews were out over the water today getting dialed in for an unforgettable weekend!

We were practicing our precision maneuvers and rescue demonstrations ahead of the FourLeaf Air Show at Jones Beach and the massive Sail4th 250 International Aerial Review in NYC - the largest maritime and aerial gathering in U.S. history to celebrate America’s 250th birthday!

If you catch the HC-130J Combat King II aircraft or our HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopters roaring across the coastline, drop your photos and videos in the comments below! 👇

We are incredibly proud to represent New York and celebrate America’s semiquincentennial right here at home. Clear skies, heavy horsepower, and total readiness. That’s how the 106th rolls!

See you at the beach! 🏖️✈️

07/01/2026

⚓️ RESCUED: Joint Effort Saves Mariner Off Montauk ⚓️

A rapid, coordinated response between Coast Guard Sector Long Island Sound, Station Montauk, and the National Guard saved a life on Tuesday after a commercial fishing vessel sank 3 miles southwest of Montauk.

The rescue kicked off at 11:24 a.m. when watchstanders received a distress signal from an Emergency Position-Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) registered to the 39-foot commercial fishing vessel Miss Alexa. With no direct contact with the operator, a massive joint search was quickly launched.

A True Team Effort:
🔹USCG Station Montauk deployed a rescue boat crew.
🔹The Air National Guard’s 106th Rescue Wing diverted an HC-130 Hercules aircrew to the scene, which spotted debris and directed the search.
🔹The New York Army National Guard diverted two HH-60 Black Hawk helicopters to assist.

Thanks to the seamless teamwork overhead and on the water, the Station Montauk crew located and safely recovered the mariner from the water. The mariner was found clinging to an EPIRB without a life jacket, recovered in stable condition, and transferred to local EMS for evaluation.

⚠️ SAFETY REMINDER: A registered and properly functioning EPIRB served as the sole distress signal to alert and guide rescue crews directly to the vessel's location. Ensure all emergency beacons are registered, fully functional, and easily accessible before getting underway.

Bravo Zulu to all the watchstanders and crews involved from U.S. Coast Guard Station Montauk, the 106th Rescue Wing, and the New York Army National Guard!

We are incredibly proud to have MSgt Ashley Y. Espin as part of our unit!Congratulations on being named the Third Legisl...
07/01/2026

We are incredibly proud to have MSgt Ashley Y. Espin as part of our unit!

Congratulations on being named the Third Legislative District’s 2026 Woman Veteran of the Year. Your dedication to serving our nation in the Air Force and New York Air National Guard, as well as your continued service with the FDNY, is truly inspiring.

This honor is well deserved, and we’re grateful to serve alongside you. Congratulations, Ashley! 🇺🇸👏

Retired HH-60G Pave Hawk, 040, formerly assigned to the 106th Rescue Wing made its final journey last week, arriving at ...
06/15/2026

Retired HH-60G Pave Hawk, 040, formerly assigned to the 106th Rescue Wing made its final journey last week, arriving at the Lt. Michael P Murphy Navy Seal Museum in Sayville, New York, where it will serve as a permanent public exhibit.

As we approach the June 28 anniversary of Operation Red Wings, this aircraft stands as a tribute to the Airmen who flew similar rescue helicopters in support of combat operations and personnel recovery missions in Afghanistan. Their courage, dedication and commitment to saving lives embody the rescue motto:

That Others May Live.

06/11/2026
Congratulations Lt. Col. Michael Rutigliano for 30 years of dedicated service in the New York Air National Guard.Rutigli...
06/07/2026

Congratulations Lt. Col. Michael Rutigliano for 30 years of dedicated service in the New York Air National Guard.

Rutigliano capped three decades assigned to the 106th Rescue Wing with a retirement ceremony at Francis S. Gabreski Air National Guard Base, June 6, 2026.

Rutigliano served as a command pilot with more than 2,700 flight hours in the HC-130 P-N Combat King and the HC-130J Combat King II rescue aircraft and provided expert leadership during six deployments supporting Operation Southern Watch, Northern Watch, and Enduring Freedom.

06/07/2026

On May 24th, the 106th Rescue Wing celebrated 80 Years of Heritage! 🇺🇸

The story of the 106th began when the historic WWII Army Air Forces 394th Bombardment Group was officially redesignated and allotted to the New York Air National Guard on May 24, 1946. The wing underwent several designations over the years before becoming the Air National Guard’s first rescue wing with the designation of the 106th Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Group on June 14, 1975, later named the 106th Rescue Wing.

From the early days of strategic bombing runs to our modern-day mission as a premier rescue wing — executing combat search and rescue, worldwide personnel recovery, and critical disaster relief — the 106th Rescue Wing has always answered the call.

For 80 years, our Airmen have risked everything so “That Others May Live.” ✈️

To our proud Alumni, our current service members, our families, and our incredible Long Island community: Thank You for being part of this incredible journey.

Here’s to the next 80 years of excellence! 🗽

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🎖️ RETIREMENT | 34 YEARS OF SERVICEThe 106th Rescue Wing salutes Colonel Glyn B. Weir on his retirement after 34 years o...
06/06/2026

🎖️ RETIREMENT | 34 YEARS OF SERVICE

The 106th Rescue Wing salutes Colonel Glyn B. Weir on his retirement after 34 years of extraordinary service to this nation.

Weir's journey began in September 1992, enlisting as a pararescueman and earning his maroon beret in 1994. He rose through the ranks as a Special Tactics operator, a Combat Rescue Officer, a squadron commander, and ultimately the 106th Mission Support Group commander.

Along the way, he deployed in support of Operations SOUTHERN WATCH, ENDURING FREEDOM, IRAQI FREEDOM and INHERENT RESOLVE. He responded when Hurricanes Gustav, Harvey, Irma and Florence devastated communities across the country. He stood rescue alert for NASA Space Shuttle launches and landings, ready to go if the call ever came.

Through it all, he lived the motto: That Others May Live.

Thank you, Colonel. It was an honor to serve alongside you. 🫡

📍 Francis S. Gabreski Air National Guard Base | Westhampton Beach, N.Y.

06/06/2026

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