Recent News from New York National Guard

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U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Joseph Freyn, incoming senior enlisted advisor with the 153rd Troop Command Brigade, New York Army National Guard, accepts the brigade's non-commissioned officer sword from Col. Michael Fowler, commander of the 153rd Troop Command Brigade, during a ceremony at Camp Smith, N.Y., Nov. 4, 2017.

Command Sgt. Major Joseph Freyn, a Brewerton resident, named top enlisted Soldier in National Guard's 153rd Troop Command

New York Army National Guard Command Sgt. Major Joseph Freyn, a Brewerton resident and a veteran of wars in both Iraq and Afghanistan, has been named Command Sgt. Major of the Buffalo-based 153rd Troop Command. As the Command Sgt. Major, Freyn is th...

Nov 7, 2017, 3:34pm EST

: Master Sgt. Jeremy Stanbro, a New York Air National Guardsmen with the 224th Air Defense Group, receives the Air National Guard's Outstanding Cyber Systems Noncommissioned Officer award from Easter Air Defense Sector Commander Col. Emil Filkorn during a recent ceremony. The award recognized Stanbro's outstanding work integrating radar and sensors into EADS' operations.

Master Sgt. Jeremy Stanbro, a Rome resident, is Air National Guard's Outstanding Cyber Systems Noncommissioned Officer for 2017

Master Sgt. Jeremy Stanbro, a Rome resident based at the Eastern Air Defense Sector is the Air National Guard Cyber Systems Noncommissioned Officer of the Year. Stanbro, a member of the New York Air National Guard's 224th Air Defense Group, received...

Nov 3, 2017, 11:19am EDT

Phil Imbarrato, the 2017 Veteran of the Year.

Military Museum hosts ceremony honoring Korean War Veteran and Ballston Spa resident Imbarrato on Saturday, Oct. 28

The New York State Military Museum hosts the presentation of the 2017 Veteran of the Year Ceremony on Saturday, October 28 at 1 p.m. honoring Ballston Spa resident and Korean War veteran Phil Imbarrato. The annual award is co-sponsored by the Friend...

Oct 27, 2017, 1:00pm EDT

Lt. Col. Kevin Tracy, 224th Air Defense Squadron Support Flight Commander, promoted Tech. Sgt. Jeffrey Coleman at the unit's Oct. 13 Commander's Call.

Seven New York Air National Guardsman at EADS Receive New Ranks

Maj. Gen. Anthony P. German, the Adjutant General for the State of New York, announces the recent promotion of members of the New York Air National Guard's 224th Air Defense Group in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and lea...

Oct 16, 2017, 10:51am EDT

New York Air National Guard Chief Master Sgt. Raam David, right, was promoted on Sept. 13. Col. David Bartczak, Commander of the 224th Support Squadron, served as the promotion officer and is pictured handing Chief David his promotion certificate. Chief Master Sergeant is the highest enlisted rank in the Air National Guard.

Five New York Air National Guardsman at EADS Receive New Ranks

Maj. Gen. Anthony P. German, the Adjutant General for the State of New York, announces the recent promotion of members of the New York Air National Guard in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership. Raam P. David,...

Sep 15, 2017, 4:04pm EDT

The new historical display at the New York Army National Guard 42nd Infantry Division headquarters in Troy, N.Y. features uniform and equipment of a WWI Doughboy as part of the unit commemoration of a “Century of Service.” The division was created in 1917 and the historical display spans the division’s efforts in WWI, WWII, 9/11 and Operation Iraqi Freedom. The display is a partnership between the National Guard, the New York State Military Museum and the Rainbow Division Veterans Foundation. Photo by Patrick Chaisson, RDVF historian and exhibit coordinator.

Rainbow Division Marks 'Century of Service' on Friday with new Historical Display in Troy

The New York Army National Guard's 42nd Infantry Division Headquarters unveils a new "Century of Service" historical display this weekend at the unit armory in Troy, N.Y. in partnership with the Rainbow Division Veterans Foundation (RDVF). The RDVF arr...

Sep 8, 2017, 4:00pm EDT

New York Air National Guard Chief Master Sgt. David Layton, right, was promoted on Aug. 8. Col. David Bartczak, Commander of the 224th Support Squadron, served as the promotion officer and is pictured handing Sgt. Layton his promotion certificate. Chief Master Sergeant is the highest enlisted rank in the Air National Guard.

Three Central New York Air National Guardsman at EADS Receive New Ranks

Sep 7, 2017, 1:12pm EDT

Senior Master Sgt. Laura Scales receives the Meritorious Service Medal on Tuesday, Aug. 8 from Eastern Air Defense Sector Commander Col. Emil Filkorn.

Four New York Air National Guardsman at EADS Recognized for Outstanding Performance

The Eastern Air Defense Sector recently presented medals recognizing outstanding performance to four New York Air National Guardsmen. Senior Master Sgt. Laura L. Scales, of Lee Center, Meritorious Service Medal. Scales managed the training and admin...

Sep 7, 2017, 1:01pm EDT

Air Force Senior Airman John J. Kosequat and Staff Sgt. Ryan R. Dush, both pararescuemen with the 103rd Rescue Squadron of the 106th Rescue Wing assigned to the New York Air National Guard, carry a child and dog off an HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter at the Montagne Center in Beaumont, Texas, August 30, 2017. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Daniel H. Farrell)

Aircrews of the Guard's 106th Rescue Wing redeploy following response to Hurricane Harvey

Aircraft and crews from the 106th Rescue Wing of the New York Air National Guard return back to Gabreski Air National Guard Base following their successful support to help victims of Hurricane Harvey in Texas. The rescue team, with about 120 personn...

Sep 2, 2017, 1:00pm EDT

New York Air National Guard Lt. Col. Douglas S. Daeffler, a Waterloo resident, and his wife Joan are recognized for his 33 years of military service during a retirement ceremony May 8. (New York Air National Guard photo)

Lt. Col. Douglas S. Daeffler, a Waterloo resident, retires from New York Air National Guard after 33 years

New York Air National Guard Lt. Col. Douglas S. Daeffler, a Waterloo resident, has retired from the military after serving over 33 years of service during a retirement ceremony held on Hancock Field Air National Guard Base, May 8. Daeffler, an Envir...

Jun 6, 2017, 9:18am EDT

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