SCOTIA, N.Y. — 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.
The LC-130s flown by the 109th Airlift Wing are the largest aircraft in the world capable of landing on snow and ice using skis.
From October through February, 275 Airmen will support the United States’ Antarctic research efforts as part of Operation Deep Freeze, the Department of War’s annual support to the National Science Foundation’s Antarctic program.
“I’m extremely proud of the Airmen of the 109th Airlift Wing for the...
12.05.2025 | SCOTIA, NEW YORK, US |
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