Recent News from New York National Guard

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New York Army National Guard Sgt. Maj. Kevin Palmer’s wife Rose pins on the rank of sergeant major during his promotion ceremony on November 13, 2025 at New York National Guard headquarters in Latham, New York. Palmer is the operations NCO for New York Army National Guard Operations and Training. (U.S. Army National Guard Photo by Stephanie Butler)

Skaneateles resident Kevin Palmer, an Iraq War veteran, is promoted to sergeant major in the New York Army National Guard

Kevin Palmer, a Skaneateles resident and Iraq War veteran, was promoted to sergeant major in the New York Army National Guard during a Thursday, November 13 ceremony at New York National Guard Headquarters in Latham. Palmer, is a full-time Guard Soldi...

Nov 13, 2025, 3:21pm EST

Buffalo-based Army National Guard Soldiers return home this morning after nine-month African deployment

One hundred and twenty Soldiers of the New York Army National Guard's Buffalo-based 152nd Engineer Support Company will return to Western New York today, Veterans Day, Nov. 11, 2025. The Soldiers will be flying into Buffalo Niagara International Airpo...

Nov 11, 2025, 6:00am EST

DJIBOUTI--New York Army National Guard Capt. Daniel Roche, commander of the 152nd Engineer Support Company, and his first sergeant, case the guidon of the company during a transfer of authority ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, on October 20, 2025. Roche and his Soldiers concluded a deployment spanning three countries across East Africa, where they provided critical engineering and construction support to ongoing counterterrorism operations. The deployment marked the unit’s first overseas activation as a company, earning the 152nd ESC its first campaign streamer. ( U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Anthony Nunez- Pellicer)

Buffalo-based Army National Guard Soldiers return home after nine-month African deployment

One hundred and twenty Soldiers of the New York Army National Guard's Buffalo-based 152nd Engineer Support Company will return to Western New York on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, 2025. The Soldiers will be flying into Buffalo Niagara International Airport a...

Nov 10, 2025, 2:00pm EST

National Guard to provide funeral honors for WWII MIA returning home to Central NY

A Lyons resident who died in World War II will be laid to rest with full honors by the New York Army National Guard at the town's Old Elmwood Cemetery on Friday, Nov. 7. An Honor Guard will provide military funeral honors for Army Air Corps Staff Sgt....

Nov 6, 2025, 10:00am EST

WWII Missing Soldier Remains Return to Rochester for final military honors

The remains of a Lyons, New York, resident who died in World War II will return to Frederick Douglas Greater Rochester International Airport tomorrow for transfer to his hometown for burial with full honors by the New York Army National Guard. A New Y...

Nov 4, 2025, 11:10am EST

Army Air Corps Staff Sgt. John A. Pagliuso

National Guard to provide funeral honors for WWII MIA returning home to Central NY

Oct 28, 2025, 4:06pm EDT

Johnsville resident Dave Hawley, who is retiring as the civilian administrator for the New York Naval Militia, receives a retirement award from Major General Ray Shields, the adjutant general of New York, left, and Steve Rowe, the chief of staff for the New York State Division of Military and Naval Affairs, on October 22 at New York National Guard headquarters in Latham. The New York Naval Militia is a 3,250 member state military force made up of members of the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard reserve who also agree to serve New York State when called upon. Photo by Stephanie Butler.

Johnsonville resident Dave Hawley retires from New York State Division of Military and Naval Affairs

Johnsonville resident David Hawley has retired from the New York State Division of Military and Naval Affairs after 11 years of service as the Director of the New York Naval Militia. Hawley received a recognition plaque from Major General Raymond Shie...

Oct 23, 2025, 10:00am EDT

New York Army National Guard Lt. Col. Nick Suhr, left, displays his retirement certification awarded by Col. Mark Frank, the New York Army National Guard Chief of Staff, during a ceremony held on Friday, October 17 at New York National Guard headquarters in Latham. Suhr was also awared the Meritorious Service Medal during the ceremony. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Stephanie Butler)

Lt. Col. Nick Suhr, a Delmar resident, retires from the New York Army National Guard

Army National Guard Lt. Col. Nick Suhr, a Delmar resident, formally ended his 27-year military career with a ceremony at New York National Guard headquarters in Latham on Friday, October 17. Suhr, a graduate of the United States Military Academy at We...

Oct 20, 2025, 11:20am EDT

New York Army National Guard Soldiers deploying to Southern Border to assist Border Patrol

One hundred and eighty-eight New York Army National Guard Soldiers are deploying to the southern border on federal orders to support the U.S. Border Patrol mission to prevent unauthorized border crossings. The Soldiers are assigned to the 104th Milita...

Oct 15, 2025, 6:00am EDT

Lt. Col. Elsa Canales, accepts the colors of the 2nd Battalion, 106th Regiment ( Regional Training Institute) from Col. William Murphy during change of command ceremonies at Camp Smith Training site on Sept. 14, 2025. The ceremony signified Canales assumption of command of the battalion from Lt. Col. Aaron Lefton the outgoing commander.( U.S. Army National Guard photo by SFC Sebastian Rothwyn)

Army Guard Lt. Col. Elsa Canales, an East Greenbush resident, takes command of training unit

New York Army National Guard Lt. Col. Elsa Canales, a resident of East Greenbush, took command of the 2nd Battalion of the 106th Regiment during a Sept. 14 ceremony at the Camp Smith Training Site near Peekskill, N.Y. The 106th Regiment is the regiona...

Sep 25, 2025, 9:03am EDT

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