War veteran takes command of helicopter regiment

New York Army National Guard Lt. Col. Matthias Greene, a veteran of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars,  has taken command of the 3rd Battalion, 142nd Assault Helicopter Regiment, which includes a unit at the Aviation Support Facility at the Albany International Airport in Colonie.
Greene replaces Lt. Col. Jason Lefton of Niskayuna, who has become the New York Army National Guard aviation officer. The regiment has elements at McArthur Airport in Ronkonkoma and Albany International Airport.
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