Recent News from New York National Guard

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Brigadier General Michael Bank, right, a Darien Center resident, accepts the flag of the New York Air National Guard headquarters from Major General Ray Shields, the adjutant general of New York, during change of command ceremonies at New York National Guard headquarters in Latham, New York on June 3, 2024. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Stephanie Butler)

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

New York Army National Guard Chief Warrant Officer 4 Heather Ruter, a Loudonville resident, receives the New York State Conspicuous Service Medal from Major General Michel Natali, the assistant adjutant general, Army, at her retirement ceremony after over 27 years of service in the New York Army National Guard. (U.S. Army National Guard Photo by Stephanie Butler)

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

Major General Ray Shields, the adjutant general of New York (left) congratulations Major General Denise Donnell, the commander of the New York Air National Guard, during her retirement ceremony on May 23 at Stewart Air National Guard Base in Newburgh. Donnell, a Clifton Park resident, is retiring after 31years of service in the Navy and Air National Guard. ( U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech Sgt. Daniel Hotter)

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

Jennifer Lammon, a Latham resident, who worked in the New York National Guard’s Directorate of Operations and Training as the funding manager is presented a Conspicuous Service Medal and certificate from Assistant Adjutant General Mikel Natali. Lammon is retiring after 39 years of federal service on May 22, 2024 at the New York National Guard headquarters in Latham, New York. (U.S. Army National Guard Photo by Stephanie Butler)

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

New York Army National Guard Brig Gen. Isabel Smith, the director of joint staff, and Command Sgt. Major Curtis Moss, stand at attention during the playing of taps after placing a wreath at the New York National Guard headquarters Memorial Day Ceremony in Latham, New York on May 23, 2024. ( U.S. Army National Guard photo by Stephanie Butler)

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

New York National Guard Col. Brandon Gendron poses for photo with his wife Suzanne, son Jack and daughter Kyleigh after his promotion ceremony on May 20, 2024 at New York National Guard headquarters in Latham, New York. Gendron is the operations, training and plans officer for the New York Army National Guard. (U.S. Army National Guard Photo by Stephanie Butler)

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

New York Army National Guard Sgt. Peter Fillion, an infantryman assigned to Charlie Troop, 2nd Squadron, 101st Cavalry Regiment, and an Amherst resident, lobs a simulated grenade during the 2024 Region I Best Warrior Competition on Camp Smith, New York, May 14, 2024. Soldiers threw grenades in six separate scenarios during the event, one of many taskings during the four-day competition. Fillion won the regional competition. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Joseph Liggio)

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

New York Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Adam Crist, a Buffalo resident, loads a magazine on the range during the Winston P. Wilson Championship at the Robinson Maneuver Training Center, Arkansas, on May 2, 2024. The international event is designed to determine the best small arms marksmanship team and drew 48 teams from around the world including the U.S. and its territories, Ireland, France, and England. Four New York Army National Guard Soldiers took part in the competition. (New York National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Matthew Gunther)

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

New York Army National Guard Sgt. 1st Class Robert Lamonte II, left, checks a target during the 53rd annual Winston P. Wilson Championship at the Robinson Maneuver Training Center, in Arkansas, on April 30, 2024. The international event is designed to determine the best small arms marksmanship team and drew 48 teams from around the world including the U.S. and its territories, Ireland, France, and England. The New York Army National Guard sent a team of four marksmen to the competition. (New York National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Matthew Gunther)

NY Army National Guard Sgt. 1st Class Robert Lamonte II, a Guilderland resident, takes part in national marksmanship competition.

New York Army National Guard Sgt. 1st Class Robert Lamorte II, a Guilderland 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, nam...

May 16, 2024, 11:15am EDT

New York Army National Guard Sergeant Craig Rowell loads a magazine during the 53rd annual Winston P. Wilson Championship at the Robinson Maneuver Training Center, Arkansas, on May 2, 2024. The international event is designed to determine the best small arms marksmanship team and drew 48 teams from around the world including the U.S. and its territories, Ireland, France, and England. Rowell was one of four New York Army National Guard Soldiers who competed. (New York National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Matthew Gunther)

NY Army Guard Sgt Craig Rowell, an Alden resident, competes at national marksmanship competition

New York Army National Guard Sgt Craig Rowell, an Alden 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 of ...

May 16, 2024, 9:04am EDT

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