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Major General Ray Shields, the adjutant general of New York, presents the Bronze Star Medal with “V” device to retired Master Sgt. Luis Barsallo during a ceremony at New York Division of Military and Naval Affairs headquarters in Latham, New York, on June 27, 2024. Barsallo was recognized for heroism during  combat operations in Samarra, Iraq from in April and May 2004 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Barsallo retired from the New York National Guard in 2021.  (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Stephanie Butler)

Retired Army Guard Master Sgt. Luis Barsallo, an Averill Park resident, recognized for heroism 20 years ago in Iraq

A retired New York Army National Guard Soldier from Averill Park was recognized for his heroic actions 20 years ago in Iraq, during a ceremony at Division of Military and Naval Affairs headquarters in Latham on Thursday, June 27. Master Sgt. Luis Bars...
Jun 27, 2024, 3:39pm EDT
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Alexandria, Va Air National Guardsman named National Capital Region Air Defender of the Year by non-profit advocacy group

Joint Base Andrews, Maryland-- A New York Air National Guard Airman who lives in Alexandria, Virginia has been named the National Capital Region Air Defender of the Year by the Missile Defense Advocacy Alliance. Master Sgt. Kendrick O. Wilburn, the No...
Jun 25, 2024, 9:07am EDT
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Airmen from the 106th Rescue Wing look at the unit’s first HH-60W Jolly Green II combat search and rescue helicopter to arrive at Francis S. Gabreski Air National Guard Base, Westhampton Beach, N.Y., June 20, 2024. The helicopter was flown by the 41st Rescue Squadron at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, and marks the beginning of a new era as the 106th transitions from the HH-60G Pave Hawk to the HH-60W. ( U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Sarah McKernan)

106th Rescue Wing gets first of new, improved rescue helicopters

WESTHAMPTON BEACH, N.Y. - The 106th Rescue Wing's first HH-60W Jolly Green II search and rescue helicopter touched down at Francis S. Gabreski Air National Guard Base in Westhampton Beach on June 20. Col. Shawn Fitzgerald, the 106th Rescue Wing comman...
Jun 24, 2024, 1:21pm EDT
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New York Air National Guard  Lt. Col. Kyle Hruz, pictured in middle,  receives the 102nd Rescue Squadron guidon from  Col. Jefferey Cannet,the  commander of the 106th Rescue Wing's Operations Group commander, during a Change of Command ceremony held at  F.S. Gabreski Air National Guard Base, in Westhampton Beach, NY, on June 7, 2024. Hruz assumed command of the 102nd Rescue Squadron, replacing Col. Sean Garell, pictured right, who assumes the role of Deputy Commander of the 106th Operations Group. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech Sgt. Daniel H. Farrell)

NY Air Guard Lt. Col. Kyle Hruz, a Bayport resident, assumes command of 102nd Rescue Squadron in June 7 ceremony

New York Air National Guard Lt. Col. Kyle Hruz, a Bayport resident, took command of the 106th Attack Wing's 102nd Rescue Squadron during a June 7 ceremony at Francis F. Gabreski Air National Guard Base in Westhampton Beach. Hruz, an HC-130J Combat Kin...
Jun 20, 2024, 2:02pm EDT
New York Army National Guard Col. Richard Goldenberg, a Schuylerville resident, left, joins Pvt.  Charles Adams, in cutting the Army birthday cake during a June 14, 2024 Army Birthday ceremony held at New York National Guard headquarters in Latham, New York to mark the Army's 249th birthday. Adams, who just turned 18 represented the future of the Army, while Goldenberg, who is 59, represented the history and traditions of the service. ( U.S. Army National Guard photo by William Albrecht)

New York National Guard marks Army birthday and retirement of Schuylerville Soldier with 36 years of service

A colonel with 36 years of service, and a private who hasn't been to basic training yet, teamed up to mark the Army's 249th year during a Friday, June 14 ceremony at New York National Guard headquarters in Latham, New York Fifty-nine-year old Col. Ric...
Jun 14, 2024, 3:45pm EDT
New York Air National Guard Col. Michael Adamitis, former commander of the 174th Mission Support Group, addresses attendees during his retirement ceremony at Hancock Field Air National Guard Base in Syracuse, NY, Jun. 8. Adamitis, who led the mission support group since 2019, is retiring after 30 years of service. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Duane Morgan)

Kirkville resident retires after 30 years of service in Air Force and Air National Guard

New York Air National Guard Colonel Michael F. Adamitis, a Kirkville resident, retired after 30 years of military service during a ceremony at Hancock Field Air National Guard Base in Syracuse on June 8th, 2024. Col. John R. O'Connor, 174th Attack W...
Jun 10, 2024, 12:27pm EDT
New York Air National Guard  Lt. Col. Jason Taylor, right, the incoming commander of the 174th Mission Support Group, accepts the group’s guidon from Col. John O’Connor, commander of the 174th Attack Wing, during a 174th Mission Support Group change of command ceremony at Hancock Field Air National Guard Base in Syracuse, NY, June 08. During the ceremony, Taylor, who has served as the group’s deputy commander since June 2022, is replacing Col. Michael Adamitis, who is retiring later this year after 30 years of service. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech Sgt. Alexander Rector)

New York Air National Guard Lt. Col. Jason Taylor, a Warners resident, named 174th Mission Support Group commander

New York Air National Guard Lt. Col. Jason Taylor, a Warners resident, became commander of the 174thAttack Wing's Mission Support Group during a change of command ceremony held on June 8, at Hancock Field Air National Guard Base in Syracuse. Taylor re...
Jun 10, 2024, 12:10pm EDT
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Lt. Col. Seth Anderson, a Manlius resident, takes command of 174th Maintenance Group.

New York Air National Guard Lt. Col. Seth Anderson, a Manlius resident, became commander of the 174th Attack Wing's Maintenance Group during a change of command ceremony held on June 8, at Hancock Field Air National Guard Base. Anderson assumed comma...
Jun 10, 2024, 12:05pm EDT
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M-777 howitzers assigned the the New York Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 258th Field Artillery, fire a 155mm artillery round during Exercise Northern Strike 23 at Camp Grayling, Michigan, on Aug 9, 2023. The new 42nd Infantry Division DIVARTY will coordinate the fire of these guns. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Oposnow)

New York Army National Guard stands up new unit at Kingston Armory today, Sunday, June 9

The New York Army National Guard will mark the creation of a new 195-Soldier unit, that will be based at the Kingston Armory this morning, Sunday,June 9. The 42nd Infantry Division Artillery, or DIVARTY for short, is a headquarters which controls the...
Jun 9, 2024, 6:00am EDT
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M-777 howitzers assigned the the New York Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 258th Field Artillery, fire a 155mm artillery round during Exercise Northern Strike 23 at Camp Grayling, Michigan, on Aug 9, 2023. The new 42nd Infantry Division DIVARTY will coordinate the fire of these guns. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Oposnow)

New York Army National Guard stands up new unit at Kingston Armory on Sunday, June 9

The New York Army National Guard will mark the creation of a new 195-Soldier unit, that will be based at the Kingston Armory on Sunday morning, June 9. The 42nd Infantry Division Artillery, or DIVARTY for short, is a headquarters which controls the ar...
Jun 7, 2024, 12:00pm EDT
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