Cutchogue firefighter Rocco Horton has added a new mission to his service record. After completing Air Force basic training at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas last November, Horton recently finished a training assignment in Virginia to become a helicopter mechanic with the 106th Rescue Wing of the New York Air National Guard in Westhampton Beach. He’s now back in his hometown, reinstated from leave to answer the call alongside his fellow firefighters. His return was celebrated by the Cutchogue Fire Department, whose chief Mike Boken praised his dedication to country and community. Horton’s family has long carried a military tradition; his father, Ricky Horton, a department lieutenant and former Air Force veteran, attended his graduation in Texas, and his brother Lexington is deployed overseas with the Army. Horton’s service, both on the street and in the sky, underscores a commitment to readiness and resilience today. For More Information https://suffolktimes.timesreview.com/2026/04/cutchogue-firefighter-completes-air-force-training-returns-home-to-serve/
