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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

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

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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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

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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Clifton Park resident Patrick Clare promoted to one-star general in the New York Army National Guard
A Clifton Park resident who has served in the Army since 1994 and is a veteran of the Iraq War, was promoted to the one-star rank of brigadier general in the New York Army National Guard on Friday, May 30. Patrick Clare, who entered the Army as a truc...
May 30, 2025, 3:09pm EDT
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NY Army National Guard Capt. Danielle Dias, a Wappingers Falls resident, takes command of Army Guard public affairs detachment
New York Army National Guard Capt. Danielle Dias took command of the 138th Public Affairs Detachment during a ceremony held at Camp Smith Training Site in Cortlandt Manor on May 18, 2025. Dias replaces Capt. Stephanie Fernandez, who had led the small ...
May 22, 2025, 3:34pm EDT
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New York National Guard Headquarters Marks Memorial Day with short ceremony
LATHAM, New York -The Soldiers, Airmen and civilians of the New York National Guard's Latham. New York headquarters marked Memorial Day on Thursday, May 22, with a short ceremony. Rainy weather resulted in the ceremony being held in the building's lob...
May 22, 2025, 2:29pm EDT
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NY National Guard Maintainers are Runner-ups for Best in Army Guard Medium Units in 2025
The New York Army National Guard's 145th Maintenance Company has been named runner-up for the title of best medium sized Army Guard maintenance unit for 2025. The company, which is based at the Manor Road Armory on Staten Island, was recognized by the...
May 20, 2025, 3:01pm EDT
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Lt. Col. Eric Fritz, a Webster resident, takes command of New York Army Guard helicopter battalion
New York Army National Guard Lt. Col. Eric Fritz, a Webster resident, assumed command of the 3rd Battalion, 142nd Assault Helicopter Battalion, during a May 17, 2025, ceremony at the Army aviation facility at Albany International Airport. The battalio...
May 20, 2025, 2:44pm EDT
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