SCOTIA, New York --The New York Air National Guard’s 139th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, a part of the 109th Airlift Wing, was named the best in the Air National Guard for 2024.
This is the second time the 139th has been named the best of the Air National Guard’s nine aeromedical evacuation squadrons. The award was presented to the 139th in 2023 as well.
Aeromedical evacuation units are responsible for the in-flight care of patients being transported to the United States or Germany on board Military Airlift Command aircraft.
“It’s an honor to be recognized with such a prestigious award twice now” said Lt. Col. Robert Huhn, the commander of the 139th.
The 139th Aeromedical Squadron, based at Stratton Air...