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NY Air National Guard Airman who lives in Arlington honored by Space Force Association
A New York Air National Guard member who lives in Arlington, Virginia was recognized for outstanding service by the Space Force Association during the organization's annual conference in Orlando, Florida in December. Staff Sgt. Curtis Grady was named ...
Jan 6, 2025, 11:23am EST

Rome Air National Guard member recognized by Space Force Association
A New York Air National Guard member from Rome was recognized for outstanding service by the Space Force Association during the organization's annual conference in Orlando, Florida in December. Staff Sgt. Jason Capostagno, a member of the Rome-based 2...
Jan 6, 2025, 10:57am EST

NY National Guard Honor Guards will perform over 8,.700 military funerals by the end of 2024
LATHAM, New York -- New York National Guard Army and Air Force Honor Guards are expected to provide military funeral honors at more than 8,700 graveside services by the time 2024 ends on Tuesday, Dec. 31. As of Dec. 20, the 116 New York Army National ...
Dec 27, 2024, 8:13am EST
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NY National Guard Honor Guards will perform over 8,.700 military funerals by the end of 2024
LATHAM, New York -- New York National Guard Army and Air Force Honor Guards are expected to provide military funeral honors at more than 8,700 graveside services by the time 2024 ends on Tuesday, Dec. 31. As of Dec. 20, the 116 New York Army National ...
Dec 26, 2024, 7:31am EST
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Christmas Eve road march in Glens Falls honors deployed troops
Volunteers from across the New York National Guard will join military family members, community supporters and Gold Star Families for the annual Christmas Eve road march, Tuesday, December 24, 2024 in Glens Falls, N.Y. to show support for military pers...
Dec 23, 2024, 3:00pm EST
NY Air National Guard helps NORAD track Santa's flight on Christmas Eve
The North American Aerospace Defense Command defends the North American airspace 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.On Dec. 24, NORAD will add one more element to its mission list as it tracks Santa Claus on his around-the-world flight....
Dec 23, 2024, 8:55am EST
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NY Air Guard Tech Sgt. Gerardo Balsa, a Pine Bush resident, completes tough Brazilian jungle warfare course
A Pine Bush man recently graduated from the world's toughest jungle warfare training course. New York Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Gerardo Balsa, a member of the 105th Airlift Wing, based at Stratton Air National Guard base in Newburg, successfully c...
Dec 20, 2024, 1:31pm EST

Scotia Resident Sybil Baker Promoted to Major in New York National Guard
Major Sybil Baker, a Scotia resident, was promoted during a ceremony at New York National Guard headquarters in Latham on Friday, December 13, 2024. Baker, who joined the Army National Guard in 2011, is currently the New York Army National Guard mobil...
Dec 20, 2024, 1:24pm EST
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New York Army Guard welcomes new top warrant officer during Dec. 19 ceremony.
Command Chief Warrant Officer 5 William Solmo, a Brooklyn resident and Iraq war veteran, became the top ranking warrant officer in the New York Army National Guard during a Thursday, Dec. 19 ceremony at New York National Guard headquarters in Latham. ...
Dec 19, 2024, 12:42pm EST
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Halfmoon resident Phillip Napolitano takes "final flight" as Army National Guard Pilot
A New York Army National Guard pilot from Half Moon who entered the Army as a West Point cadet in 1984, took his "final flight" before retirement on Dec. 16 after a 40-year career. Chief Warrant Officer 4 Phillip Napolitano piloted a C-12 transport on...
Dec 18, 2024, 1:58pm EST
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