Specialist Arlene Noschese accepts the New York State Conspicuous Service Medal from New York Air National Guard Maj. Gen. Anthony German, the Adjutant General, as he presents the New York State Conspicuous Service Medal to three other Soldiers for the role they played in the rescue of a pilot from a burning plane at Gabreski Airport on Feb. 26, during a ceremony at the Army Aviation Support Facility in Ronkonkoma on Sunday, June 4. The award of the Conspicuous Service Medal is for the three Soldiers who supported the rescue by landing the helicopter near the aircraft.( Army

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