Retired New York Air National Guard 106th Rescue Wing Chief Master Sgt. Mike McManus, pararescueman NCOIC, gives the folded American Flag to the VFW 1505 Commander Mr. Mike Billinger, Keeseville, , June 13, 2018. On June 13, 1978, an HH-3E Jolly Green Giant Helicopter from the 102nd Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Group now the 106th Rescue Wing in Westhampton Beach , was returning to base after training at Plattsburgh Air Force Base, After encountering inclement weather, the seven members turned back to Plattsburgh, but with low visibility, the HH-3E hit the Trembleau Mountain just

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Retired New York Air National Guard 106th Rescue Wing Chief Master Sgt. Mike McManus, pararescueman NCOIC, gives the folded American Flag to the VFW 1505 Commander Mr. Mike Billinger, Keeseville, , June 13, 2018. On June 13, 1978, an HH-3E Jolly Green Giant Helicopter from the 102nd Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Group now the 106th Rescue Wing in Westhampton Beach , was returning to base after training at Plattsburgh Air Force Base, After encountering inclement weather, the seven members turned back to Plattsburgh, but with low visibility, the HH-3E hit the Trembleau Mountain just below its peak. ( Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Cheran A. Cambridge)

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