Air National Guard Recruiter - TSgt Brandon Winchell

04/17/2026

🚨 ENLISTMENT ALERT: WELCOME TO THE TEAM! 🚨
We are proud to announce that Walid Esa has officially enlisted in the New York Air National Guard! 🇺🇸
Walid is stepping up to join the elite ranks of our Cyber operations team, focusing on Network Management (Infrastructure). He will be on the front lines of building and maintaining the critical foundational systems that keep our networks resilient, secure, and mission-ready.

Congratulations Walid!

04/02/2026

🚨 New Enlistment 🚨

Huge congratulations to our newest member, Hugh Campbell, on joining the team!

Hugh has enlisted into Heavy Aircraft Integrated Avionics, a critical role maintaining the advanced electronic systems on our heavy aircraft. Along with elite technical training, he is also walking away with a $50,000 enlistment bonus!

Welcome to the family, Hugh! We’re excited to see you crush this next chapter. ✈️

03/31/2026

🚨 New Enlistment Alert! 🚨

We are thrilled to announce our newest enlistee, Nicholas Zubovic, who has officially joined the ranks of the Air National Guard. Nicholas is stepping into one of the most demanding and respected career fields in the service: 3E7X1 - Fire Protection.

Not only is Nicholas beginning an incredible new chapter, but he also successfully secured a $50,000 sign-on bonus for choosing this high-demand specialty!

Joining as a non-prior service member is a significant commitment, and we couldn't be more proud to have Nicholas on the team. As a Fire Protection specialist, he will be trained to handle everything from structural fires and hazardous materials to specialized aircraft rescue.

Welcome to the 109th!

03/06/2026

01/29/2026

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Technical Sgt. Jason Malm, a recruiter with the 109th Airlift Wing, recently surpassed a significant career milestone by enlisting more than 200 individuals into the New York Air National Guard, a rare achievement that supports the wing’s continued readiness and long-term strength.

01/13/2026

👏🏼 👏🏼

Congratulations to our Outstanding Airmen of the Year winners!

12/22/2025

Spreading holiday cheer from the flight line! ❄️ Looking for a new career path in the New Year? Join the Air National Guard. Contact me at 518-512-7859 for more info!

12/06/2025

The New York Air National Guard’s 109th Airlift Wing kicked off its 38th year of supporting American science research in Antarctica as four LC-130H “Skibirds” and 45 Airmen departed Stratton Air National Guard Base outside Schenectady, New York, on Oct. 15 and 17, 2025. From October through Fe...

12/02/2025

109th Airlift Wing Fields New Flight line Orientation Program

12/02/2025

“Spent the weekend running a simulated cyber incident with the team. Nothing like tracking down threats, locking down networks, and keeping our systems mission-ready. Not a bad way to level up your skills.”

Oh. Sorry, we thought you were looking for a better answer to “What did you do this weekend?”

In the New York Air National Guard, weekends are where real-world experience meets real impact. Our cyber, intel, and communications Airmen dive into hands-on missions that build technical mastery you can take anywhere. One weekend a month is all it takes to grow your expertise, expand your resume, and serve your state.

If you want a career that challenges you, grows you, and actually matters, we’ve got a seat ready for you.