Recent News from New York National Guard

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NY Air Guard Tech Sgt. Gerardo Balsa, a Pine Bush resident, completes tough Brazilian jungle warfare course

A Pine Bush man recently graduated from the world's toughest jungle warfare training course. New York Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Gerardo Balsa, a member of the 105th Airlift Wing, based at Stratton Air National Guard base in Newburg, successfully c...

Dec 20, 2024, 1:31pm EST

New York Army National Guard Maj. Sybil Baker is pinned with her new rank by her daughter Ryann, during a promotion ceremony held on Dec. 13, 2024 at the New York National Guard Headquarters in Latham, NY. (NY Army National Guard photo by Stephanie Butler)

Scotia Resident Sybil Baker Promoted to Major in New York National Guard

Major Sybil Baker, a Scotia resident, was promoted during a ceremony at New York National Guard headquarters in Latham on Friday, December 13, 2024. Baker, who joined the Army National Guard in 2011, is currently the New York Army National Guard mobil...

Dec 20, 2024, 1:24pm EST

Chief Warrant Officer 5 William Solmo, command chief warrant officer of the New York National Guard, receives a sabre from Brig. Gen. Raymond Shields, the adjutant general of New York, during a ceremony at New York National Guard Headquarters in Latham, N.Y. on Dec. 19, 2024. Solmo is replacing Command Chief Warrant Officer, CW5 Mark Shumway who is returning to full time duties as an Army pilot. The sabre represents Solmo's assuming the responsibility of the position (U.S. Army photo by Stephanie Butler)

New York Army Guard welcomes new top warrant officer during Dec. 19 ceremony.

Command Chief Warrant Officer 5 William Solmo, a Brooklyn resident and Iraq war veteran, became the top ranking warrant officer in the New York Army National Guard during a Thursday, Dec. 19 ceremony at New York National Guard headquarters in Latham. ...

Dec 19, 2024, 12:42pm EST

New York Army National Guard Chief Warrant Officer 4 Phillip Napolitano, a C-12 pilot, poses with family members following his "final flight" as an Army National Guard pilot on Dec. 16, 2024. Napolitano, a member of Detachment 5 of C Company of the 2nd Battalion, 245th Aviation Regiment, is retiring after 40 years in the Army and Army National Guard. The final flight tradition recognizes a long serving aviator as he or she leaves the service. On landing the pilot is greeted by friends and family and sprayed with champaign.

Halfmoon resident Phillip Napolitano takes "final flight" as Army National Guard Pilot

A New York Army National Guard pilot from Half Moon who entered the Army as a West Point cadet in 1984, took his "final flight" before retirement on Dec. 16 after a 40-year career. Chief Warrant Officer 4 Phillip Napolitano piloted a C-12 transport on...

Dec 18, 2024, 1:58pm EST

Maj. Gen. Michel Natali, assistant adjutant general, Army is joined by Airmen Gabriel Geise, age 18, from Averill Park; Master Sgt. Michel Schin, age 59, from Ballston Spa; and Pvt. 1st Class Aliyah Billar, age 17, from the Bronx, in cutting the National Guard birthday cake during a ceremony marking the 388th anniversary of the National Guard on Dec. 13, 2024 at New York National Guard headquarters in Latham, New York. Schin represents the oldest serving National Guard member retiring next year, as Geise starts her career this April and Billar enlisted Oct. 16th, 2024 represent the youngest serving members. (New York Army National Guard Photo by Stephanie Butler)

Soldier from Ballston Spa, and young Airman from Averill Park help NY National Guard mark National Guard Birthday

Two New York National Guard Soldiers and an Airman commemorated the National Guard's 388th birthday at New York National Guard headquarters in Latham, New York on Friday, Dec. 13. Army Guard Master Sgt. Michael Schin, age 59, from Ballston Spa; Airman...

Dec 13, 2024, 1:10pm EST

Major General Ray Shields the adjutant general of New York, left, administers the oath of office to Brig. Gen. Kenneth P. Wisniewski III during his promotion to the rank of one-star general at Faneuil Hall in Boston on December 7, 2024. Wisniewski a former member of the Massachusetts Army National Guard will serve as an assistant adjutant general assigned to Joint Force Headquarters in Latham, New York. ( U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Steven Eaton)

Lakeville man promoted to one-star general in the New York Army National Guard

Lakeville resident Kenneth P. Wisniewski III was promoted to the rank of brigadier general in the New York Army National Guard on Saturday, Dec. 7 at Faneuil Hall in Boston. Wisniewski, who enlisted in the Massachusetts Army National Guard at age 17, ...

Dec 10, 2024, 2:06pm EST

New York Air National Guard Brigidier General Gary Charlton and Command Chief Master Sergeant Michael Hewson salute after the placing a wreath from the White House during the annual wreath laying ceremony marking the birthday of President Martin Van Buren in Kinderhook, New York, on Dec. 5, 2024. Charlton presented a wreath from President Joseph Biden at the annual ceremony held at Van Buren’s gravesite in Kinderhook Reformed Cemetery. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Stephanie Butler)

New York Air National Guard general honors President Martin Van Buren in his hometown of Kinderhook

KINDERHOOK, New York-New York Air Guardsmen saluted the nation's eighth president on Thursday, Dec. 5, as Brigadier General Gary Charlton, the assistant adjutant general, Air, placed a wreath from President Joseph Biden at the grave of President Martin...

Dec 5, 2024, 2:59pm EST

New York Air National Guardsmen with the 105th Airlift Wing’s 205th Base Defense Squadron patrol for hostile forces in a training at Camp Smith, New York, Aug. 14, 2024. Airmen with the 205th BDS performed a five-day exercise meant to enhance their ability to secure geographical areas while facing hostile forces. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Rebekah Wilson)

105th Airlift Wing's Base Defense Group becomes first in Air National Guard history, Saturday, December 7

The 105th Base Defense Group will be activated during a ceremony at Stewart Air National Guard Base in Newburgh on Saturday morning, December 7. Members of the press are invited to cover the ceremony. WHO: Col. Ryan Danneman, commander of the 105th A...

Dec 5, 2024, 10:00am EST

Volunteers and New York National Guard Soldiers load trees into a FedEx truck during the annual Trees for Troops event in Ballston Spa, New York Nov 28, 2023.

NY National Guard volunteers join veterans for Trees for Troops loading Monday morning, December 2

Volunteers from the New York Army and Air National Guard are expected to join with Capital District area veterans at Ellms Tree Farm in Ballston Spa, N.Y. on Monday, December 2, 2024 to help load about 125 Christmas trees being donated and sent to mili...

Nov 29, 2024, 3:00pm EST

New York Air National Guard Senior Airman Vincenza Costanzo, holding trophy, a North Tonawanda resident and a member of the 107th Attack Wing, was the top scoring woman at the South African National Defence Force Military Skills Competition in Potchefstroom, South Africa, which concluded on Nov. 2, 2024. Also pictured from left, Air National Guard Senior Airman Alexa Reeves, Senior Airman Jayla Decicco, Senior Airman and Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Stacey Hart., who were also members of the women’s team which won the competition. Hart is from Cheektowaga.

North Tonawanda woman excels during South African Military Skills competition

New York Air Guard Senior Airman Vincenza Costanzo, a North Tonawanda resident, was the top scoring woman at the end of the week-long South African National Defence Force Military Skills Competition which ran from October 28 to November 2. Costanzo wa...

Nov 25, 2024, 11:50am EST

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