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Command Sgt. Major Michael Richardson, an Albany resident, becomes top enlisted leader for National Guard Recruiting Battalion
Command Sergeant Major Michael Richardson, an Albany resident, took over as the top non-commissioned officer of the New York Army Guard's Recruiting and Retention Battalion during a change of responsibility ceremony at the Watervliet Arsenal, on June 2...
Jun 28, 2024, 2:56pm EDT
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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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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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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 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
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, 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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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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