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STRATTON AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, SCIOTA , N.Y. - The 109th Airlift Wing will kick off its 27th season in support of Operation Deep Freeze as Airmen and LC-130 aircraft begin their journey to Antarctica.
Members of the media are invited to watch the first aircraft depart and get a briefing on this season's Operation Deep Freeze support.
WHO: Airwing personnel will be available to talk to the media about the upcoming season.
WHAT: ODF season kicks off as aircraft and Airmen make the first trip of the season. Media will have the opportunity to obtain imagery of the takeoff.
WHEN: 8 a.m., Friday, Oct. 17th, 2014
WHERE: Stratton Air National Guard Base, 1 Air National Guard Road, Scotia
For access to this secure military facility on Friday morning, members of the media must contact Tech. Sgt. Catherine Schmidt no later than 5 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 16 at (518) 344-2423
| Date Taken: | 10.16.2014 |
| Date Posted: | 10.16.2014 10:22 |
| Story ID: | 145189 |
| Location: | STRATTON, NY, US |
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