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Staff Sergeant John A. Pagliuso

National Guard to provide funeral honors for WWII MIA returning home to Central NY

A Lyons resident who died in World War II will be laid to rest with full honors by the New York Army National Guard at the town's Old Elmwood Cemetery on Friday, Nov. 7. An Honor Guard will provide military funeral honors for Army Air Corps Staff Sgt....
Nov 6, 2025, 10:00am EST
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Staff Sergeant John A. Pagliuso

WWII Missing Soldier Remains Return to Rochester for final military honors

The remains of a Lyons, New York, resident who died in World War II will return to Frederick Douglas Greater Rochester International Airport tomorrow for transfer to his hometown for burial with full honors by the New York Army National Guard. A New Y...
Nov 4, 2025, 11:10am EST
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Army Air Corps Staff Sgt. John A. Pagliuso

National Guard to provide funeral honors for WWII MIA returning home to Central NY

A Lyons resident who died in World War II will be laid to rest with full honors by the New York Army National Guard at the town's Old Elmwood Cemetery on Friday, Nov. 7. An Honor Guard will provide military funeral honors for Army Air Corps Staff Sgt....
Oct 28, 2025, 4:06pm EDT
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Johnsville resident Dave Hawley, who is retiring as the civilian administrator for the New York Naval Militia, receives a retirement award from Major General Ray Shields, the adjutant general of New York, left, and Steve Rowe, the chief of staff for the New York State Division of Military and Naval Affairs, on October 22 at New York National Guard headquarters in Latham. The New York Naval Militia is a 3,250 member state military force made up of members of the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard reserve who also agree to serve New York State when called upon. Photo by Stephanie Butler.

Johnsonville resident Dave Hawley retires from New York State Division of Military and Naval Affairs

Johnsonville resident David Hawley has retired from the New York State Division of Military and Naval Affairs after 11 years of service as the Director of the New York Naval Militia. Hawley received a recognition plaque from Major General Raymond Shie...
Oct 23, 2025, 10:00am EDT
New York Army National Guard Lt. Col. Nick Suhr, left, displays his retirement certification awarded by Col. Mark Frank, the New York Army National Guard Chief of Staff, during a ceremony held on Friday, October 17 at New York National Guard headquarters in Latham. Suhr was also awared the Meritorious Service Medal during the ceremony. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Stephanie Butler)

Lt. Col. Nick Suhr, a Delmar resident, retires from the New York Army National Guard

Army National Guard Lt. Col. Nick Suhr, a Delmar resident, formally ended his 27-year military career with a ceremony at New York National Guard headquarters in Latham on Friday, October 17. Suhr, a graduate of the United States Military Academy at We...
Oct 20, 2025, 11:20am EDT
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New York Army National Guard Soldiers deploying to Southern Border to assist Border Patrol

One hundred and eighty-eight New York Army National Guard Soldiers are deploying to the southern border on federal orders to support the U.S. Border Patrol mission to prevent unauthorized border crossings. The Soldiers are assigned to the 104th Milita...
Oct 15, 2025, 6:00am EDT
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Lt. Col. Elsa Canales, accepts the colors of the 2nd Battalion, 106th Regiment ( Regional Training Institute) from Col. William Murphy during change of command ceremonies at Camp Smith Training site on Sept. 14, 2025.  The ceremony signified Canales assumption of command of the battalion from Lt. Col. Aaron Lefton the outgoing commander.( U.S. Army National Guard photo by SFC Sebastian Rothwyn)

Army Guard Lt. Col. Elsa Canales, an East Greenbush resident, takes command of training unit

New York Army National Guard Lt. Col. Elsa Canales, a resident of East Greenbush, took command of the 2nd Battalion of the 106th Regiment during a Sept. 14 ceremony at the Camp Smith Training Site near Peekskill, N.Y. The 106th Regiment is the regiona...
Sep 25, 2025, 9:03am EDT
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National Guard veterans of Iraq War gather in Saratoga Springs to mark 20 year anniversary of their deployment

One hundred New York Army National Guard Soldiers who deployed to Iraq with the 42nd Infantry Division in 2005 will be gather the weekend of Sept. 19-21 for a reunion at the Hilton Hotel in Saratoga Springs. The gathering, organized by the Rainbow Div...
Sep 17, 2025, 5:00am EDT
Col. James Vendetti, the commander of the 109th Airlift Wing's 109th Maintenance Group, takes the oath of office after being promoted to colonel on July 22 during a ceremony at Stratton Air National Guard Base in Scotia. Col. Steven Slosek, the commander of the 109th Airlift Wing presided over the ceremony.

Glenville resident James Vendetti promoted to colonel in the New York Air National Guard

James Vendetti, a Glenville resident, who leads the 109th Airlift Wing's 109th Maintenance Group and once served in the Army, was promoted to colonel in the New York Air National Guard during a July 22, ceremony at Stratton Air National Guard Base in S...
Sep 11, 2025, 11:41am EDT
Air National Guard Chief Master Sgt. Jessica L. Beall, right, receives the Meritorious Service Medal from Col. Neil Theisen, left, 106th Rescue Wing Maintenance Group commander, during her retirement ceremony at Francis S. Gabreski Air National Guard Base, Westhampton Beach, N.Y., Sept. 7, 2025. Beall retired after 21 years of service in the United States Air Force. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Kevin J. Donaldson)

Mount Sinai Resident Jessica L. Beall Retires from the New York Air National Guard After 21 Years of Service

New York Air National Guard Chief Master Sgt. Jessica Beall, a Mount Sinai resident, ended her 21-year Air Force career with a retirement ceremony Sept. 7 at Francis S. Gabreski Air National Guard Base in Westhampton Beach. Family, friends, fellow A...
Sep 10, 2025, 2:19pm EDT
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