What is francis s. gabreski angb?

Francis S. Gabreski Air National Guard Base (formerly known as Suffolk County Air Force Base) is a military installation located in Westhampton Beach, New York. It is named after Brigadier General Francis S. Gabreski, a World War II fighter ace and long-serving Air National Guard commander.

The base is home to the 106th Rescue Wing of the New York Air National Guard and hosts a variety of aircraft, including HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopters and HC-130J Combat King II and MC-130H Combat Talon II aircraft.

In addition to its military operations, the base also supports civilian agencies and organizations, including the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the New York State Police Aviation Unit.

The base has a rich history, dating back to its establishment as a Coastal Defense Fort in 1917 during World War I. It was later used as a training base for pilots during World War II and became an Air Force Base in 1951 before transferring to the Air National Guard in 1972.