Recent News from New York National Guard

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New York Army National Guard Pvt. Sean McCauley, age 17, joins Chief Warrant Officer 5 Mark Shumway, the New York Army National Guard command chief warrant officer, and Chief Warrant Officer 5 Michael Zanghi, age 60, in cutting the National Guard birthday cake during a ceremony marking the 378th anniversary of the National Guard on Dec. 13, 2023 at New York National Guard headquarters in Latham, New York, McCauley, who enlisted in July and was the youngest Guardsman present, represented the future of the National Guard, while Zanghi, who retires in February 2024 represented the history and traditions of the Guard. Shumway served as the presiding officer for the ceremony. (New York Army National Guard photo by William Albrecht)

NY National Guard marks Guard's 378th birthday with cake-cutting ceremony at Latham headquarters

A 17-year old from Castleton-on-Hudson who wants to be a mechanic, and a 60-year old helicopter pilot from Rochester, represented the future and the past of the National Guard during the annual Guard Birthday observance on Wednesday, Dec. 13 at New Yor...

Dec 13, 2023, 3:06pm EST

New York Army National Guard Master Sgt. Jerry Swain and Air National Guard Airman 1st Class Emma Davignon cut the ceremonial National Guard birthday cake during a celebration of the Guard's 386th birthday at New York National Guard headquarters, Latham, New York, Dec. 13, 2022. Swain, age 60, and Davignon, age 18, participated in the tradition of the oldest and youngest service members coming together to cut the cake to symbolize the past and future of the National Guard. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Ryan Campbell)

New York National Guard marks National Guard's 387th birthday on Wednesday, Dec. 13 with cake-cutting ceremony

The New York National Guard will celebrate the 387th birthday of the National Guard with a military birthday cake cutting ceremony at New York State National Guard headquarters in Latham on Wednesday, Dec. 13. Chief Warrant Officer 5 Michael Zanghi, a...

Dec 12, 2023, 11:00am EST

Danish Major General Søren Andersen, commander of Denmark’s Joint Arctic Command, listens as New York Air National Guard Col. Christian Sander, right, demonstrates the skis of one of the 109th Airlift Wing’s LC-130 Hercules “Skibird” aircraft during Andersen’s visit to Stratton Air National Guard Base in Scotia, New York on Nov. 7, 2023. Andersen, accompanied by Danish Brig. Gen. . Poul Primdahl, met with Sander and other New York Air National Guard leaders prior to initialing a Statement of Intent with the New York National Guard to explore opportunities for joint training and exchanges. ( U.S. Air National Guard photo by Jaclyn Lyons)

NY National Guard signs joint Greenland training agreement with Danish military

The New York National Guard and Danish military command responsible for patrolling Greenland plan to start conducting joint training, key leader discussions, and exchange observers in 2024 and 2025. A Statement of Intent outlining the partnership arra...

Dec 10, 2023, 2:00pm EST

Members of the Hancock Field Air National Guard Fire Department stand for a group photo after receiving the Chief Master Sgt Greg O. Winjum award as the 2022 ANG Fire Department of the Year in the small category. The Air National Guard's best fire department is recognized with the award in recognition of achievements in areas such as community relations, training, and fire prevention. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Staff Sgt Tiffany Scofield)

NY Air Guard's 174th Attack Wing fire department named best in Air Guard for 2022

The Hancock Field Air National Guard Base Fire Department here has been recognized as fire department of the year for 2022 by the Air National Guard Fire Chief's Association. The department, which is comprised of a mix of uniformed airmen from the 174...

Dec 6, 2023, 2:20pm EST

New York Army National Guard Major General Michel Natali, and Command Sgt. Major Edwin Garris, salute after placing a wreath from the White House during the annual wreath laying ceremony marking the birthday of President Martin Van Buren in Kinderhook, New York, on Dec. 5, 2023. Natali presented a wreath from President Joseph Biden at the annual ceremony held at Van Buren’s gravesite in Kinderhook Reformed Cemetery. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by William Albrecht)

New York Army National Guard honors President Martin Van Buren during community ceremony on Dec. 5

New York Army National Guard Maj. Gen. Michel Natali commemorated the 241st birthday of President Martin Van Buren on Tuesday, December 5, by laying a wreath from the White House at the eighth president's grave in Kinderhook. The presentation of the w...

Dec 5, 2023, 4:05pm EST

Army Brig. Gen. Joseph Biehler, outgoing commander of the New York Army National Guard’s 53rd Troop Command, receives the colors of his command from Command Sgt. Maj. Marc Maynard, the unit senior enlisted leader, during the 53rd Troop Command change of command ceremony at the Joint Force Headquarters in Latham, N.Y. December 3, 2023. During the ceremony, command of the unit transferred from Biehler to Brig. Gen. Jack James. U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Joseph Liggio.

Webster resident honored for leadership in New York Army National Guard

The New York Army National Guard's 53rd Troop Command welcomed back a commander during a unit change of command ceremony held Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023, at the National Guard state headquarters. Brig. Gen. Jack James, who commanded the 53rd Troop Command f...

Dec 4, 2023, 2:59pm EST

Army Maj. Gen. Ray Shields, the New York State Adjutant General, presents the 53rd Troop Command colors to the unit’s incoming commander, Brig. Gen. Jack James during his change of command ceremony at the Joint Force Headquarters in Latham, N.Y. December 3, 2023. During the ceremony, command of the unit transferred from Brig. Gen. Joseph Biehler to James, who returns to the command after leading the unit from 2019-2021. U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Matthew Gunther.

Palm Harbor resident returns to command as a New York Army National Guard Soldier

The New York Army National Guard's 53rd Troop Command welcomed back a commander during a unit change of command ceremony held Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023, at the New York National Guard state headquarters. Brig. Gen. Jack James, a Palm Harbor, Florida reside...

Dec 4, 2023, 2:52pm EST

New York National Guard honors President Martin Van Buren in Kinderhook on Tuesday, Dec. 5

New York Army National Guard Major General Michel Natali will mark the 241st birthday of President Martin Van Buren on Tuesday, December 5, by laying a wreath from the White House at the eighth president's grave in Kinderhook. The laying of a wreath f...

Dec 4, 2023, 8:00am EST

Sgt. 1st Class Gregory Hafensteiner, and his wife Lindsey, pose for a photograph following his promotion ceremony on Friday, Dec. 1, 2023 at New York National Guard headquarters in Latham. (U.S. Army Photo by Major Jean Kratzer)

Niskayuna resident Greg Hafensteiner promoted to sergeant first class in the New York Army National Guard

Niskayuna resident Gregory Hafensteiner was promoted to the rank of sergeant first class in the New York Army National Guard during a Dec. 1, 2023, ceremony at New York National Guard Headquarters in Latham. Hafensteiner, who currently serves as the e...

Dec 1, 2023, 4:00pm EST

New York National Guard General Officers Swap Leadership Positions on Sunday, Dec. 3 in Latham ceremony

Army National Guard Brig. Gen. Jack James will take command of the New York National Guard's 53rd Troop Command at the New York National Guard headquarters on Sunday, December 3. Members of the media are welcome to cover the traditional change of comm...

Dec 1, 2023, 3:06pm EST

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