Recent News from New York National Guard

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Brig Gen Shawn Clouthier, (left) the Assistant Adjutant General for Air of the New York Air National Guard, presents a retirement certificate to Colonel Alan Ross, 109th Airlift Wing Vice Commander, during his retirement ceremony at Stratton Air National Guard base in Scotia, New York, on May 4th, 2018. Ross officially retires this month after more than four decades of military service. Ross has served as vice commander of the 109th Airlift Wing since 2014. Ross retires with more than 7000 flying hours. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. William Gizara/Released)

Col. Alan Ross leaves military service after four decade career

New York Air National Guard Col. Alan N. Ross, the Vice Wing Commander of the 109th Airlift Wing, retired after some 38 years of military service during a unit ceremony here May 4. Ross, from Loudonville, New York, served as the assistant to the Win...

May 9, 2018, 4:00pm EDT

New York Army National Guard Lt. Col. Gupreet Singh joins Major Gen. Steven Ferrari (left) the commander of the 42nd Infantry Division in saluting the colors during change of command and promotion ceremonies at Camp Smith Training Site in Cortlandt Manor, N.Y. on May 6, 2018. Singh assumed command of the 42nd Infantry Division Headquarters Battalion and was also promoted to Lieutenant Colonel by Major General Steven Ferrari during the ceremony.(New York Army National Guard photo by Capt. Jean Marie Kratzer)

Lt. Col. Gurpreet Singh, a Goshen resident and Afghan War veteran, takes command of Troy-based National Guard battalion

New York Army National Guard Lt. Col. Gurpreet Singh, a Goshen resident, took command of the 42nd Infantry Division's Headquarters Battalion during change of command ceremonies at Camp Smith Training Site near Peekskill on Sunday, May 6. Singh was a...

May 9, 2018, 2:00pm EDT

Col. Charles "Chuck" Hutson, a member of the New York Air National Guard, has his rank pinned on by his children Charlie and Madeline-Grace during his promotion ceremony at New York National Guard Headquarters on May 4, 2018. ( Division of Military and Naval Affairs photo by William Albrecht)

Manlius resident Charles Hutson is promoted to Colonel in the New York Air National Guard

Manlius resident Charles "Chuck" Hutson, a veteran of the war in Afghanistan, was promoted to Colonel in the New York Air National Guard during a ceremony at National Guard Headquarters here on Friday, May 4. Hutson serves as the Deputy Director of ...

May 7, 2018, 11:43am EDT

New York Naval Militia Rear Admiral Ten Eyck B. Powell, III, the Commander of the New York Naval Militia, presents an award to Special Operations Master Chief Petty Officer (SOCM) Charles Mach, at the Division and Military Affairs Headquarters, in Latham, N.Y. on April 27th, 2018. Machreceived the New York State Medal for Meritorious Service for his outstanding performance as Command Master Chief from December 2014 through June 2018. ( New York Army National Guard photo by Capt. Jean Marie Kratzer)

NY Naval Militia Master Chief Petty Officer Charles Mach, a Galway resident, recognized for service

New York Naval Militia Master Chief Charles Mach, a Galway resident, was awarded the New York State Medal for Meritorious Service during an April 27 awards ceremony at New York State Division of Military and Naval Affairs headquarters. The award rec...

May 7, 2018, 11:35am EDT

Naval Militia Rear Admiral Ten Eyck B. Powell, III,the Commander of the New York Naval Militia congratulates Capt. Lawrence Weill, at Division and Military Affairs Headquarters, in Latham, N.Y. on April 27th, 2018 following an awards ceremony. Weill received the New York State Military Commendation Medal recognizing his achievement as outstanding Naval Militiaman for the State Fiscal Year 2016. He also received the New York State Humane Service Medal for his support during the Lake Ontario Flooding operations in 2017. (New York Army National Guard photo by Capt. Jean Marie Kratzer)

NY Naval Militia Capt. Lawrence Weill, a Walworth resident, is recognized as outstanding Naval Militia Member

New York Naval Militia Capt. Lawrence Weill, a Walworth resident was recognized for outstanding service during ceremonies at Division of Military and Naval Affairs headquarters on April 27, 2018. Weill received the New York State Human Service Medal...

May 7, 2018, 10:58am EDT

Angela Rosetti pins the new rank of colonel on the uniform of Col. Larry Schaefer during his promotion ceremony in Latham, May 5, 2018. Schaefer is the Staff Judge Advocate for the New York Air National Guard.

Niskayuna resident Larry Schaefer is promoted to colonel in New York Air National Guard

Larry Schaefer, a Niskayuna resident, was promoted to colonel in the New York Air National Guard during a promotion ceremony at the National Guard headquarters in Latham, N.Y. on May 5, 2018. Schaefer has more than 25 years of military service and h...

May 6, 2018, 1:35pm EDT

Capital District Army Association to Honor Albany County Executive Dan McCoy Saturday

The Capital District Chapter of the Association of the U.S. Army (AUSA) hosts the regional gathering of some 100 members this Saturday, May 5, at 7 p.m. at the Albany Hilton Hotel for the annual presentation of the Mary G. Roebling Distinguished Servic...

May 4, 2018, 3:00pm EDT

Col. James Gonyo is promoted in Latham, N.Y. April 15, 2018, by Maj. Gen. Raymond Shields, Commander of the New York Army National Guard. Gonyo's wife Karen places his new rank on his uniform as his family looks on. Photograph by Lt. Col. Roberta Comerford, 42nd Infantry Division.

New Windsor resident James Gonyo is promoted to colonel in New York Army National Guard

James Gonyo, a New Windsor resident, was promoted to colonel in the New York Army National Guard during a promotion ceremony at the National Guard headquarters in Latham, N.Y. on April 15, 2018. Gonyo, who has been a member of the New York Army Nati...

Apr 18, 2018, 2:56pm EDT

1st Lt. Sean Tong presents the ESGR Patriot Award to his supervisor February 16 at NYU Langone Health. From left, Dr. Bar-Sagi, Senior Vice President at Langone Health, Dr. Keith Micoli, Assistant Dean for Postdoctural Affairs, 1st Lt. Sean Tong, Tong’s parents and Gene Westmoreland from the Department of Defense ESGR. Courtesy photo.

Staten Island National Guard Soldier Recognizes NYU Employer

New York Army National Guard 1st Lt. Sean Tong of the 101st Expeditionary Signal Battalion took time February 21 to present his employer, Dr. Keith Micoli with the Department of Defense with the 'Patriotic Employer Award.' Tong, a Staten Island resi...

Mar 29, 2018, 11:07am EDT

Retired Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Ken Clouthier, left, pins the new one star rank of brigadier general on the uniform of his son, Shawn Clouthier, during his promotion ceremony as Shawn Clouthier’s daughters Alexa, center, and Tori, right look on in Latham, N.Y., March 21, 2018. Clouthier, the former commander of the 109th Airlift Wing, now serves as the Assistant Adjutant General for the New York Air National Guard. U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Willie Gizara, 109th Airlift Wing.

Coxsackie Resident Promoted to Brigadier General in NY Air National Guard

The New York Air National Guard promoted its newest general officer March 21 with the presentation of the one star rank of brigadier general to Col. Shawn Clouthier, a Coxsackie resident and former commander of the 109th Airlift Wing, based in Scotia, ...

Mar 22, 2018, 4:16pm EDT

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