N.Y. Military Law § 42: The New York air national guard

§ 42. The New York air national guard. The New York air national

guard is the active air force of the organized militia and shall

comprise the air units which are a part of the New York national guard

at this date and such other air units as may be organized hereafter,

including the personnel who are enlisted, appointed or commissioned

therein; provided, that all persons who are members of the New York air

national guard shall be federally recognized or qualified for federal

recognition therein. The army aviation units of the New York army

national guard shall not be considered air units within the meaning of

this chapter.