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Dennis Kavanagh, a Ballston Spa resident, displays a presentation plaque he received during retirement ceremonies held for him at New York National Guard headquarters in Latham, New York on July 28. At right is Col. Diane Armbruster, head of the New York National Guards information and administration directorate.

Dennis Kavanagh, a Ballston Spa resident, retires as New York National Guard federal civilian employee after 15 years

Dennis Kavanagh, a Balston Spa resident, retired from the New York National Guard for a second time on Thursday, July 28. Kavanagh, who retired from the New York Army National Guard as a colonel in 1999, has worked as both a state and federal civilian...

Aug 2, 2022, 11:00am EDT

Courtney Burns, director of the New York State Military Museum, examines the copper box time capsule discovered inside the cornerstone of the original section of the New York National Guard’s historic Harlem Armory during renovation work. The box, which was not known to be in the corner stone, contained documents pertaining to the 369th “Harlem Hell Fighters” or World War I fame, as well as documents of importance to the Black community in 1923 New York City.

NY State Military Museum reveals contents of Harlem Armory "time capsule" during August 4 media availability

The contents of a time capsule found at the New York National Guard's historic Harlem Armory, which was built for the famous "Harlem Hell Fighters" in 1921-24, will be made available for review by reporters at the New York State Military Museum on Thur...

Aug 1, 2022, 12:00pm EDT

This painting, by New Jersey Artist Todd L.W. Doney,commemorates a 2017 rescue mission in which Airmen assigned to the New York Air National Guard's 106th Rescue Wing flew 1,200 miles out into the Atlantic to save the lives of two sailors on the Slovinian freighter Tamar. The painting is designed to reflect the roles played by HC-130 aircrew and pararescue Airmen during the mission. (Courtesy Todd L.W. Doney

Painting commemorates 106th Rescue Wing 2017 mission to save crewmen on ship in mid-Atlantic

WESTHAMPTON BEACH, New York--The 36-inch by 48-inch oil painting by New Jersey artist Todd L.W. Doney, named "Tamar Rescue Mission," has a lot going on. Through an open aircraft rear door, the viewer sees figures with swim fins and parachutes, leaping...

Aug 1, 2022, 10:00am EDT

New York Air National Guard Lt. Col. Glyn Weir, a combat rescue officer and 106th Rescue Wing Mission Support Group commander speaks following his promotion at Francis S. Gabreski Air National Guard Base in Westhampton Beach on June 14, 2022. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Dan Farrell)

Cutchogue resident Glyn Weir promoted to Colonel in the New York Air National Guard

Glyn Weir, a Cutchogue resident, was promoted to colonel in the New York Air National Guard during a June 14 ceremony at F.S. Gabreski Air National Guard Base. Weir, a Combat Rescue Officer, which is a Special Warfare Officer career field in the Unite...

Aug 1, 2022, 9:00am EDT

A New York Army National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk discharges 660 gallons of water from a collapsible Bambi Bucket slug underneath during fire fighting training at Round Lake, New York in 2014.

NY Army Guard helicopters will conduct fire fighting training over Round Lake on Tuesday, July 26.

New York Army National Guard helicopter crews, flying UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters based at the Army Aviation Support Facility at Albany International Airport in Latham, will be conducting wildfire fighting training at Round Lake on Tuesday, July 26. ...

Jul 25, 2022, 6:00am EDT

Soldiers assigned to the 42nd Infantry Division Band perform during a concert in Rochester, New York, for the New York State School Music Association on March 7, 2022.

NY Army National Guard Band performs free concert in Greenport on Friday, August 5

The New York Army National Guard's 42nd Infantry Division "Rainbow" Band will present a free concert at the Polo Grounds on Moores Lane in Greenport on Friday, August 5 at 7 p.m. The 36-member band, led by Chief Warrant Officer 2 Ethan Wagner, will pr...

Jul 22, 2022, 11:00am EDT

NY Army National Guard Band will perform free concert at Montauk Point Lighthouse on Saturday, August 6

The New York Army National Guard's 42nd Infantry Division "Rainbow" Band will present a free concert at the famed Montauk Point Lighthouse at 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 6. The 36-member band, led by Chief Warrant Officer 2 Ethan Wagner, will present a...

Jul 22, 2022, 11:00am EDT

NY Army National Guard band plays free concert in Port Washington on Thursday, August 4

The New York Army National Guard's 42nd Infantry Division "Rainbow" Band will present a free concert at the Sousa Bandshell in Sunset Park on Main Street in Port Washington on Thursday, August 4 at 7 p.m. The 36-member band, led by Chief Warrant Offic...

Jul 22, 2022, 11:00am EDT

Dix Hills resident Vincent Fondacaro retires from the New York Air National Guard after 40 years of service

Westhampton Beach, NY - New York Air National Guard Chief Master Sgt. Vincent Fondacaro, a Dix Hills resident, ended a 40-year military career with a retirement ceremony on June 4 at the 106th Rescue Wing Firehouse at F.S. Gabreski Air National Guard B...

Jul 15, 2022, 3:45pm EDT

Command Sgt. Maj. David Piwowarski, the senior enlisted advisor for the New York Army National Guard, left, presents a certificate of achievement to Sgt. Ethan Hart, a combat medic assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, 108th Infantry Regiment for his participation in the U.S. Army best medic competition held in Texas earlier this year. Hart also received a challenge coin from Sgt. Maj. of the Army Michael A. Grinston. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander Rector)

NY Army Guard Sgt . Ethan Hart, a Whitesboro resident, is recognized for competing in Army Best Medic Competition

New York Army National Guard Sgt. Ethan Hart, Whitesboro resident and combat medic assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, 108th Infantry Regiment, was presented with a challenge coin and certificate of appreciation for his pa...

Jun 27, 2022, 11:13am EDT

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