On Jan. 20, the Farmingdale Fire Department held its annual monthly meeting. Hook, Ladder and Hose Company #1 member and TSGT of the 106 Rescue Group on Long Island William MacKay presented the Chief's Office of the Farmingdale Fire Department with a flag that was flown over Iraq.

Along with the flag a plaque was given and it stated "Let it be known this American flag bears witness to the destruction of the terrorist forces threatening the freedom of the United States of America. The 335th Fighter Squadron Chiefs, have flown this flag in an F-15E strike eagle 89-0484 Call Sign Ruble 66 through the enemy skies of Iraqi Freedom, flown for the Farmingdale Fire Department, Long Island, NY."

Flying the F-15E were Pilot Captain Brandon "Manson" Williams and WSO Captain Nate "Shaka" Marshall.

TSGT William MacKay was based at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar where he served for six months and can get called back at any time.