Homeland Heroes Salute at 105th Airlfit Wing
STEWART AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, NEWBURGH, N.Y. -- The Commander of the 105th Airlift Wing, Brigadier General Verle L. Johnston, Jr., addresses deployers, their families and unit members at the 105 Airlfit Wing's Hometown Heroes Salute on Oct. 2, 2011. Hometown Heroes Salute recognizes members who have served for at least 30 days on Active Duty in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and or Operation Enduring Freedom since Sept. 11, 2001. (National Guard Photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael OHalloran) (Released)