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New York Air National Guard Chief Master Sgt. Harold L. Rowan, the human resources advisor of the 106th Rescue Wing, Francis S. Gabreski Air National Guard Base, Westhampton Beach, New York Air National Guard, speaks during his retirement ceremony on base, Sept. 8, 2024. Rowan served at the 106th for approximately 35 years of his 41 years of military career and received the Presidential Certificate of Appreciation for his dedicated service and contributions in keeping America safe. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech Sgt. Daniel Farrell)

Commack resident ends 41-year Air Force career

New York Air National Guard Chief Master Sgt. Harold L. Rowan, a Commack resident, closed a 41-year military career with a retirement ceremony on Sept. 8 at the 106th Rescue Wing firehouse on F.S. Gabreski Air National Guard Base. Rowan enlisted into ...
Sep 11, 2024, 1:07pm EDT
Lt. Col. Michael Rodriguez

Mamaroneck resident Michael Rodriguez promoted to Colonel in the New York Army National Guard

New York Army National Guard Lt. Col. Michael Rodriguez, a Mamaroneck resident, will be promoted to Colonel during a ceremony on Sunday, Sept. 8 at New York National Guard's Camp Smith Training Site near Peekskill. Rodriguez, an engineer officer, has ...
Sep 6, 2024, 1:53pm EDT
Lt. Col. Chard Clark

NY Army National Guard Lt. Col. Chard Clark, a Chester resident, takes command of National Guard training site

New York Army National Guard Lt. Col. Chad Clark, a Chester resident, will assume command of the Camp Smith Training Site Garrison during a Sunday, Sept. 8 ceremony. He replaced Lt. Col. Michael Rodriguez who is being promoted to colonel and moving on...
Sep 6, 2024, 1:16pm EDT
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The New York State Korean War Commemorative Medal

Division of Military and Naval Affairs distributing New York State Korea and Vietnam War Commemorative Medals

The New York State Division of Military and Naval Affairs is now issuing Korean War and Vietnam War commemorative medals approved by the legislature and Gov. Kathy Hochul in 2022. The legislation, signed by the governor prior to Veterans Day in 2022, ...
Sep 6, 2024, 12:20pm EDT
Col. William Murphy

Camp Smith-based training unit gets a new commander on Sunday, Sept. 8

The Camp Smith Training Site unit responsible for training New York Army National Guard Soldiers will get a new commander during a Sunday morning, Sept. 8 ceremony. Col. William Murphy, a resident of Ballston Spa, will take over command of the 106th R...
Sep 6, 2024, 11:00am EDT
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Chief Master Sgt. Greg Mihalko

Stephentown Air National Guardsman wins National Award

New York Air National Guard Chief Master Sgt. Greg Mihalko, a Stephentown resident, has been named the Air National Guard's recipient of the Lance P. Sijan Leadership Award for 2024. The award recognizes Airmen who have demonstrated the highest qualit...
Sep 5, 2024, 9:46am EDT
YANKEE STADIUM, BRONX--New York Air National Guard Senior Master Sgt. Myra Winnie belts out God Bless America during the seventh inning stretch of a New York Yankees game on August 10 2024 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx. Winnies performance was part of a New York Air National Guard effort to get more public exposure as part of a recruiting effort. ( New York Yankees photo by Craig Cartmell)

Air Guard NCO and Schenectady resident Mayra Winnie sings before thousands in Yankee Stadium

On Saturday, August 10, New York Air National Guard Senior Master Sgt. Mayra Winnie, a Schenectady resident, belted out "God Bless America" in front of 41,996 people. Winnie, the personal and development superintendent for the New York Air National Gu...
Aug 27, 2024, 11:00am EDT
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New York Army National Guard Lt. Col. Roberta Comerford, third from left, poses with family members during her retirement ceremony on  August 19, 2024 at New York National Guard headquarters in Latham, New York.  (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Lt. Col. Jean Marie Kratzer)

Syracuse resident Roberta Comerford retires after 33 years of Army National Guard Service

New York Army National Guard Lt. Col. Roberta Comerford, a Syracuse resident, retired after 30 years of military service during a ceremony held on Monday, August 19, at New York National Guard headquarters in Latham. Comerford enlisted in the New York...
Aug 26, 2024, 2:26pm EDT
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New York Army National Guard Sgt. 1st Class Jacob Thomas, a Schenectady resident, poses with his family, following his promotion on August 19, 2024 at New York State Division of Military and Naval Affairs headquarters in Latham.

Schenectady resident Jacob Thomas is promoted to sergeant first class in New York Army National Guard

Schenectady resident Jacob Thomas was promoted to the rank of sergeant first class in the New York Army National Guard during an August 19 promotion ceremony at Division of Military and Naval Affairs in Latham. Thomas, who serves as the enlisted aide ...
Aug 23, 2024, 12:57pm EDT
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Major General Thomas Maguire

NY Air Guard's 105th Airlift Wing holds Friday memorial for former commander, former adjutant general Major Gen. Thomas Maguire

The New York Air National Guard's 105th Airlift Wing will commemorate the life of Major General Thomas Maguire, the wing's commander from 1994 to 2001, and the commander of the New York National Guard on Sept. 11, 2001, with a memorial service on Frida...
Aug 19, 2024, 12:00pm EDT
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