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New York Army National Guard Brig. Gen. Isabel Smith watches as Chief Warrant Officer 5 William Solmo (center) joined by Pvt. John Palacios in cutting the Army birthday cake during a June 13, 2025 Army Birthday ceremony held at New York National Guard headquarters in Latham, New York to mark the Army's 250th birthday. Palacios, who is 17, represented the future of the Army, while Solmo, who is 59, represented the history and traditions of the service. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Stephanie Butler)

17-year-old student from Arlington High School takes part in Army Birthday ceremony on June 13 at NY National Guard headquarters

A 17-year-old National Guard recruit who attends Arlington High School played a key role in the New York National Guard's celebration of the Army's 250th birthday on June 13 in Latham New York. Army National Guard Pvt. John Steven Palacios, who enlis...
Jun 13, 2025, 2:13pm EDT
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New York Army National Guard Brig. Gen. Isabel Smith, director of joint staff for the New York National Guard, watches as Chief Warrant Officer 5 William Solmo (center) joined Pvt. John Palacios in cutting the Army birthday cake during a June 13, 2025 Army Birthday ceremony held at New York National Guard headquarters in Latham, New York to mark the Army's 250th birthday. Palacios, who is 17, represented the future of the Army, while Solmo, who is 59, represented the history and traditions of the service. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Stephanie Butler)

NY National Guard headquarters marks Army's 250th Birthday with a birthday cake cutting ceremony

The New York Army National Guard's top warrant officer who joined the Army in 1986, and a 17-year-old recruit who enlisted in April, cut the ceremonial birthday cake on Friday, June 13, as the New York Army National Guard celebrated the Army's 250th bi...
Jun 13, 2025, 2:06pm EDT
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New York Naval Militia members stand with Swedish officers onboard Patrol Boat 440 in front of the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor during a maritime security mission on June 2, 2025. The Swedish delegation visited New York City to study maritime security in New York Harbor under the State Partnership Program agreement in between the New York National Guard and the Swedish Military. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Stephanie Butler)

NY Naval Militia hosts Swedish marine and naval officers studying maritime security in New York Harbor and Niagara River

Five Swedish marines and a Swedish naval officer spent June 2 to 6 learning from the New York Naval Militia in New York City and on the Niagara River as part of the New York National Guard partnership with Sweden's military. The Swedish contingent spe...
Jun 12, 2025, 11:10am EDT
New York Air Natonal Guard  Lt. Col. Kevin Lawhon, left, the interim commander of the 106th Communications Squadron, presents a promotion certificate to Chief Master Sgt. Timothy Daniel Malloy, right, the squadron’s senior enlisted leader, to chief master sergeant during a ceremony at Francis S. Gabreski Air National Guard Base, Westhampton Beach, N.Y., June 6, 2025. Malloy has served in the Air Force, both active duty and Air National Guard, for 25 years. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Kevin J. Donaldson)

Riverhead resident Timothy Daniel Malloy promoted to chief master sergeant in the New York Air National Guard

Timothy Daniel Malloy, a Riverhead resident, was promoted to chief master sergeant in the New York Air National Guard t, during a ceremony on June 6 at the 106th Rescue Wing firehouse at Francis S. Gabreski Air National Guard Base. Chief master sergea...
Jun 12, 2025, 10:26am EDT
New York Air National Guard Col. Sean Garell, left, commander of the 106th Operations Group and Lt. Col. Marty Viera, right, incoming commander of the 103rd Rescue Squadron, hold the squadron guidon during the change of command ceremony at Francis S. Gabreski Air National Guard Base, Westhampton Beach, N.Y., June 7, 2025. The ceremony took place as the 106th Rescue Wing celebrated its 50th anniversary of rescue operations, with squadron members and guests in attendance. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Kevin J. Donaldson)

NY Air Guard Lt. Col. Marty Viera, a Rocky Point resident, takes command of 106th Rescue Wing's 103rd Rescue Squadron

New York Air National Guard Lt. Col. Marty Viera, a Rocky Point native, took command of the 106th Rescue Wing's 103rd Rescue Squadron during a June 27, 2025, ceremony at Francis S. Gabreski Air National Guard Base in Westhampton Beach. Although the ce...
Jun 12, 2025, 10:17am EDT
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Mark Wilborn, right, receives the Meritorious Service Medal from Col. Sanjay Shetty, left, commander of the 106th Medical Group, during Wilborn’s retirement ceremony at Francis S. Gabreski Air National Guard Base, Westhampton Beach, N.Y., June 7, 2025. Wilborn retired after 31 years of service, including deployments with the 369th Harlem Hellfighters and the 106th Rescue Wing. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Hunter Unis)

New York Air Guard Lt. Col. Mark Wilborn, a Miami resident, retires after 31 years of service

New York Air National Guard Lt. Col. Mark Wilborn, a Miami, Florida resident, ended a 31-year military career with a retirement ceremony on June 7 at Francis S. Gabreski Air National Guard Base. Wilborn began his military service in 1994 after comple...
Jun 12, 2025, 10:09am EDT
New York Air National Guard Col. Steven Slosek, right, the new commander of the 109th Airlift Wing, accepts the wing guidon from Major General Michael Bank,the commmander of the New York Air National Guard during change of command ceremonies at Stratton Air National Guard Base on June 8, 2025. Slosek replaced Col. Robert Donaldson who is retiring.

Col. Steven Slosek, a Galway resident, takes command of New York Air Guard's109th Airlift Wing

New York Air National Guard Col. Steven D. Slosek, a Galway resident, took command of the 109th Airlift Wing during a ceremony a June 8, 2025, ceremony at Stratton Air National Guard Base in Scotia. Slosek is replacing Col. Robert Donaldson, who is re...
Jun 12, 2025, 10:01am EDT
New York Army National Guard Col. Shawn Tabankin, a Clifton Park resident, stands at attention as his daughter Addyson pins on his new rank during his promotion ceremony held at New York National Guard headquarters in Latham on June 11, 2025. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Stephanie Butler)

Shawn Tabankin, a Clifton Park resident, is promoted to colonel in the New York Army National Guard

Clifton Park resident Shawn Tabankin was promoted to the rank of colonel in the New York Army National Guard during a Wednesday, June 11 ceremony at New York National Guard headquarters in Latham. Tabankin, who joined the United States Army in 1997, i...
Jun 11, 2025, 3:54pm EDT
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New York Air National Guard  Col. Glyn Weir, left,  hands the guidon of the 106th Rescue Wing's Communication Squadron to Maj. Shaun Dentonduring a change of command ceremony, June 6, 2025, in the firehouse at Francis S. Gabreski Air National Guard Base in Westhampton Beach, N.Y. Receiving the guidon symbolizes the trust and confidence of higher leadership in Denton to take command of the 106th Communications Squadron. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Technical Sgt. Sean Madden)

Port Jefferson resident takes command of 106th Rescue Wing's communications squadron

FRANCIS S. GABRESKI AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, N.Y. - New York Air National Guard Maj. Shaun Denton, a Port Jefferson Station resident, took command of the 106th Communication Squadron of the 106th Rescue Wing during a ceremony at Francis S. Gabreski Air...
Jun 11, 2025, 1:11pm EDT
Major General Jack James, the commander of the New York Army National Guard's 42nd Infantry Division, speaks to Soldiers and family members gathered for a farewell ceremony at the Nassau County Police Academy in Garden City on June 1, 2025. Over 500 of the division's Soldiers are deploying to the Central Command area for a ten month rotation later this month. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Sebastian Rothwyn)

500 Soldiers from NY Army Guard's 42nd Infantry Division deploying overseas

GARDEN CITY, New York--Five hundred New York Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to the headquarters of the 42nd Infantry Division were saluted on Sunday, June 1, as they prepared to depart for an overseas deployment. Ceremonies were held on Long Is...
Jun 2, 2025, 2:52pm EDT
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