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Watervliet resident Kathleen Thomas promoted to Staff Sergeant in the New York National Guard
Kathleen Thomas, a Watervliet resident, was promoted to Staff Sergeant in the New York Army National Guard during a July 11, ceremony at New York National Guard headquarters in Latham. Thomas, who enlisted in the New York Army National Guard as a hu...
Jul 17, 2019, 8:00am EDT
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Buffalo Based New York Army National Guard Soldiers Headed for Annual Training at Fort Dix, July 13-27
New York Army National Guard Soldiers from the 105th Military Police Company in Buffalo will conduct their annual training at Fort Dix, New Jersey, from July 13th to the 27th. Ninety-four Soldiers from the company will train on the M1117 Armored Sec...
Jul 12, 2019, 8:00am EDT
Eastern Air Defense Sector Welcomes New Canadian Detachment Commanding Officer
The Canadian Forces Detachment at the Eastern Air Defense Sector officially changed commanders on July 8. Lt. Col. Josh Klemen assumed command from Lt. Col. Bruce MacLean, who finished his three-year tour of duty as Canadian Detachment Commanding Of...
Jul 10, 2019, 12:02pm EDT
National Guard Soldiers, veterans honor 75th Anniversary of WWII Pacific Battle of Saipan
Veterans of the New York National Guard's 27th Infantry Brigade Combat Team will honor World War II veterans of the 27th Division and one of its Medal of Honor recipients, Lt. Col. William O'Brien who is buried in St. Peter's Cemetery in Troy this Sund...
Jul 5, 2019, 3:00pm EDT
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NY Military Museum Summer Program Provides Musical Tribute to America's Soldiers
A musical tribute to America's Citizen Soldiers comes to the New York State Military Museum on Saturday, July 6 at 2 p.m. with the summer program "When Johnny Comes Marching Home." The musical tribute presented by the 77th New York Regimental Ballad...
Jul 1, 2019, 12:00pm EDT
NY National Guard Senior Enlisted Leader retiring after 25 years of service
A Ballston Spa resident who was the first woman to serve as senior enlisted leader for the New York National Guard is retiring after a 25-year military career. New York Air National Guard Command Chief Master Sgt. Amy R. Giaquinto will retire during...
Jun 26, 2019, 12:00pm EDT
NY State Military Museum expands hours for Summer Track Season in Saratoga
To better serve visitors to the Saratoga region during the race season this summer, the New York State Military Museum and Veterans Research Center will also be open Mondays 10 am-4 pm from July 8 to August 26. This adds to the regular hours of Tuesday...
Jun 25, 2019, 12:00pm EDT
Syracuse-based Army National Guard Infantry Brigade welcomes former Burlington resident Col. Robert Charlesworth as new commander
Army National Guard Col. Robert Charlesworth, a former Burlington resident who commanded the Vermont Army Natlonal Guard's 3rd Battalion, 172nd Infantry Regiment in Afghanistan in 2010, took command of the 27th Infantry Brigade Combat Team in a ceremon...
Jun 24, 2019, 9:59am EDT
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NY National Guard's 27th Infantry, headquartered in Syracuse, gets new commander on Saturday, June 22
Colonel Robert Charlesworth, a veteran of the War in Afghanistan who recently served in the office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, will take command of the New York Army National Guard's 27th Infantry Brigade Combat Team during a ceremony...
Jun 20, 2019, 10:00am EDT
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New York Air National Guard's 109th Airlift Wing takes part in the world's biggest air show
One LC-130 "Skibird" and 12 Airmen from the Capital Region's 109th Airlift Wing are taking part in the International Paris Air Show which began June 17 and ends on June 23. The 109th, based at Stratton Air National Guard Base in Scotia, N.Y., flies ...
Jun 19, 2019, 2:00pm EDT