Lt. Col. Michael S. Rutigliano, a resident of Melville, New York, concluded his 30-year career assigned to the New York Air National Guard, 106th Rescue Wing, at a retirement ceremony on base in Westhampton Beach, New York, June 6, 2026. A command pil...

New York Air National Guard Col. Glyn B. Weir, a Cutchogue resident and one of the 106th Rescue Wing's first Combat Rescue Officer (CRO), retired June 6, 2026, after 34 years of military service. Weir was recognized during a ceremony at Francis S. Ga...

The New York Army National Guard's top warrant officer, and a 17-year-old recruit from Fayetteville, will help the New York Army National Guard celebrate the Army's 251 birthday during a Friday, June 12 ceremony at New York National Guard headquarters....

Airmen of the New York Air National Guard, 107th Attack Wing welcomed a new Wing Commander as Col Christopher H. Weisshaar assumed command of the 107th Attack Wing during a ceremony at Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station. Weisshaar succeeds Col Andrew C...

Colonel Christopher H. Weisshaar will take command of the New York Air National Guard's 107th Attack Wing during a June 6 ceremony at Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station. Members of the press are invited to attend the ceremony. WHO: Colonel Christopher...

Colt Brumm, a Barneveld resident and a civilian employ of the Eastern Air Defense Sector since 2015, has been named the Air National Guard's Civilian Safety Professional of the Year for 2026. Brumm, the safety and occupational health manager with the ...

New York National Guard employee Tyler Swartz, a Syracuse resident whose job is to reduce military suicides, drug use, domestic abuse, and other harmful behaviors, has been recognized by the National Guard Bureau for his outstanding work. Swartz recei...

Hampton Bays resident Jesse J. Fritz was promoted to the rank of colonel in the New York Air National Guard during a May 8 ceremony at Francis S. Gabreski Air National Guard Base, Westhampton Beach, New York. Fritz, serves as the Maintenance Group Com...

Schroon Lake resident Andrew Valenza was promoted to the rank of sergeant first class in the New York Army National Guard during a May 21 ceremony at New York National Guard headquarters in Latham. Valenza who recently returned from a deployment to th...

The New York Naval Militia and New York National Guard will be conducting maritime training exercises in the Hudson River in the vicintiy of Iona Island State Park and Georges Island from May 30 to June 2. The training is part of Empire Challenge 2026...