Terry Brown

Latham

Columnist at Times Union (Albany)

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Duty Calls: Airmen return to Scotia from supporting Antarctic research

3 weeks ago | star-telegram.com | Terry Brown

Four hundred airmen of the New York Air National Guard's 109th Airlift Wing have returned to the Stratton Air National Guard Base in Scotia after completing five months of missions in support of science research in the Antarctic. The airmen used five ski-equipped LC-130 Hercules troop-cargo aircraft during 79 missions.
Duty Calls: Saratoga Ladies honors veterans at National Cemetery

1 month ago | star-telegram.com | Terry Brown

A corps of women volunteers is ready to add condolences and honor every veteran buried at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery in Schuylerville. Those 16 women from Capital Region communities are Saratoga Ladies volunteers led by Theresa Boone of Clifton Park. They are on call for duty during military funerals at the cemetery.
Duty Calls: Saratoga Ladies honors veterans at National Cemetery

1 month ago | timesunion.com | Terry Brown

A corps of women volunteers is ready to add condolences and honor every veteran buried at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery in Schuylerville. Those 16 women from Capital Region communities are Saratoga Ladies volunteers led by Theresa Boone of Clifton Park. They are on call for duty during military funerals at the cemetery.
Duty Calls: Malta veterans group needs assistance in building back funds

2 months ago | timesunion.com | Terry Brown

Malta Veteran Appreciation Program volunteers are selling $100 bricks. Each brick purchase can commemorate a veteran, help build a veteran memorial park and help finance an emergency fund that provides food, clothes, furniture, household goods, handicap ramps, transportation, and homes for needy Malta area veterans, according to Renee Farley, Malta Veterans Appreciation Program president. “The Malta Veterans Appreciation Program provides charitable support services to veterans,” Farley said.
Duty Calls: Colonel earns Legion of Merit, Conspicuous Service Medal

Dec 2, 2024 | timesunion.com | Terry Brown

Air Force Col. John Martin of Malta has received a Legion of Merit Medal and a New York State Conspicuous Service Medal in recognition of his exemplary performance during his 30 years of military duty before retirement. Martin, New York National Guard inspector general, was honored during a ceremony at the New York National Guard Headquarters in Latham. His wife, Rebecca, also received a New York State Conspicuous Service Medal in recognition of her support of her husband’s military career.
Duty Calls: Volunteers sought for veterans Legacy House duty

Nov 25, 2024 | timesunion.com | Terry Brown

The Capital Region Veterans Memorial’s Legacy House and Lounge — designed for veterans and their families, as well as others — are now open at 338 Ballston Road, Glenville. “We have a resource center, computer room and lounge for our veterans,” Mary Brandt, president of the Capital Region Veterans Memorial Committee, announced. “No appointments are necessary, drop in anytime.
Duty Calls: Retired Army colonel receives Military Heritage Award

Nov 11, 2024 | timesunion.com | Terry Brown

Retired Army Col. Kevin Weddle, a historian and author, received the Friends of the New York State Military Museum’s inaugural Preserving Our Military Heritage Award during a ceremony at the museum at 61 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs.
Duty Calls: Photo exhibit to honor Schenectady County veterans

Oct 28, 2024 | star-telegram.com | Terry Brown

A photo exhibit is being launched by the Schenectady County Legislature to honor the county's veterans. Cheyenne Lovell, Schenectady County Veterans Service Agency director, invites residents to submit photos of military veterans for a special display wall. The county will showcase photos of local veterans during their time of service as a way to honor their dedication and sacrifice for our country, Lovell says. The display will be available for the community to view at the Hon. Karen B.
Vietnam Dustoff crews entitled to Congressional Gold Medal

Oct 11, 2024 | star-telegram.com | Terry Brown

Former Army Chief Warrant Officer Bob Nevins of Galway is among a group of Army veteran medical evacuation helicopter crew members who are entitled to receive a Dustoff Crews of the Vietnam War Congressional Gold Medal in recognition of the countless lives they heroically saved. Dustoff was the crews' radio call sign. After the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives approved the Dustoff Crews of the Vietnam War Congressional Gold Medal Act, President Joe Biden signed the legislation Sept. 26.
Duty Calls: Rensselaer, Albany County veterans honored as heroes

Sep 30, 2024 | timesunion.com | Terry Brown

The Rev. Francis A. Kelley Military Honor Society of the Capital District will honor and induct heroes from Rensselaer County and Albany County, as well as others, for service to veterans and their community. Retired Army Sgt. William Sage of Latham, a Vietnam War veteran and president of Sage Brothers Painting Company in Troy, and retired Army National Guard 1st Sgt. Joseph Martel of Colonie, an Iraq War veteran and Albany County sheriff’s deputy, will receive a Rev. Francis A.