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STRATTON AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, N.Y. - The New York Air National Guard's 109th Airlift Wing is once again conducting missions in Greenland in support of National Science Foundation Arctic research efforts.
The wing – which operates the only ski-equipped aircraft in the U.S. military – began flying Greenland missions in April and will be conducting flights through the end of August.
Members of the media are invited to visit the wing on today at 1 p.m. to discuss operations with members of the 109th Airlift Wing Greenland Operations Section.
WHO: Members of the 109th Airlift Wing
WHAT: A discussion of the 109th Airlift Wing's support National Science Foundation research in Greenland during the 2014 season.
WHEN: 1 p.m. Thursday, June 5, 2014
WHERE: Stratton Air National Guard Base, Scotia, N.Y.
Coverage opportunities: Interviews with 109th Airlift Wing subject matter experts on the 250 missions the 109th Airlift Wing is flying in Greenland this year. The wing can provide B-roll and still photographs of operations.
For access to this secure military facility members of the press must contact Tech Sgt. Catherine Schmidt at 518-344-2423.
| Date Taken: | 06.05.2014 |
| Date Posted: | 06.05.2014 06:09 |
| Story ID: | 132138 |
| Location: | STRATTON AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, NY, US |
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