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New York National Guard Annual report for 2023 is available for download now
The Division of Military and Naval Affairs Annual report is available to the public as a PDF download on the Division of Military and Naval Affairs Website. The 84-page illustrated document provides a wrap-up of New York National Guard activities and ...
Jun 4, 2024, 8:00am EDT
Major Gen. Denise Donnell, a Clifton Park resident, turns over command of New York Air National Guard
New York Air National Guard Major General Denise Donnell, a Clifton Park resident, turned over command of the 5,800-member New York Air National Guard to Brig. Gen. Michael Bank, during a ceremony at New York National Guard headquarters in Latham on Mo...
Jun 3, 2024, 3:20pm EDT
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Brig. Gen. Michael Bank, a Darien Center resident, takes command of New York Air National Guard
New York Air National Guard Brigadier General Michael Bank, a Darian Center resident, took command of the 5,800-member New York Air National Guard during a ceremony at New York National Guard headquarters in Latham on Monday, June 3. Bank is replacing...
Jun 3, 2024, 2:50pm EDT
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NY Army National Guard Chief Warrant Officer 4 Heather Ruter, a Loudonville resident, retires after 27 years of service
New York Army National Guard Chief Warrant Officer 4 Heather Ruter, a Loudonville resident, was recognized for her 27 years of military service during a retirement ceremony at New York National Guard headquarters in Latham, on Thursday, May 30. Ruter,...
May 31, 2024, 11:07am EDT
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Major Gen. Denise Donnell, Clifton Park resident and NY Air Guard commander, retires after 31 years of service
New York Air National Guard Major General Denise Donnell, a Clifton Park resident, was recognized for her 31 years of military service in both the Navy and Air Force during her retirement ceremony on May 23 at Stewart Air National Guard Base in Newburg...
May 24, 2024, 10:26am EDT
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Jennifer Lammon, a Latham resident, retires after 39 years as a National Guard civilian employee.
Jennifer Lammon, a Latham resident who worked in New York Army National Guard's Directorate of Operations and Training has retired after 39 years as a federal employee. Lammon was honored during a retirement ceremony held at New York National Guard He...
May 23, 2024, 1:08pm EDT
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New York National Guard Headquarters Marks Memorial Day with short ceremony on Thursday, May 23
The New York National Guard's headquarters staff marked Memorial Day with a short ceremony at New York National Guard headquarters in Latham, New York, on Thursday, May 23. Brig. Gen. Isabel Smith, the director of joint staff, spoke briefly about the ...
May 23, 2024, 12:05pm EDT
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Simsbury Resident Brandon Gendron gets promoted to Colonel in the New York Army National Guard
Brandon Gendron, a Simsbury, Connecticut resident, was promoted to Colonel in the New York Army National Guard during a May 20, 2024, promotion ceremony at New York National Guard headquarters in Latham. Army National Guard Maj. Gen. Ray Shields, the ...
May 21, 2024, 1:51pm EDT
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NY Army National Guard Sgt. Peter Fillion, an Amherst resident, wins National Guard's northeast region Best Warrior contest
New York Army National Guard Sgt. Peter Fillion, an Amherst resident, will represent the northeastern states during the Army National Guard's Best Warrior Competition in Vermont in August. Fillion, a member of C Troop of the 2nd Squadron, 101st Cavalr...
May 20, 2024, 9:17am EDT
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NY Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Adam Crist, a Buffalo resident, competes in national shooting match
New York Army National Guard Staff Sgt Adam Crist, a Buffalo resident, competed in the National Guard's annual marksmanship competition in Arkansas which ran from April 29 to May 3. The Winston P. Wilson Marksmanship Competition, named after the Chief...
May 16, 2024, 12:03pm EDT