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New York National Guard marks birthday of 8th President, Martin Van Buren, as nation mourns President George H.W. Bush, the 41st
As the United States mourned the death of President George H.W. Bush, the 41st president on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018; the New York National Guard commemorated the country's eighth president, Martin Van Buren. New York Army National Guard Brig. Genera...
Dec 5, 2018, 2:24pm EST
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NY Army National Guard Chief Warrant Officer 5 Christopher Panarese, a Saratoga Springs resident, takes "final flight" on Nov. 29
New York Army National Guard Warrant Officer 5 Christopher Panarese, an Army pilot and Saratoga Springs resident, took his "Final Flight" after 26 years of service in the military on Thursday, November 29. Military pilots traditionally take a last c...
Dec 1, 2018, 1:00pm EST
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224th Air Defense Group Recognizes four Airmen during Nov. 28 ceremony
Major General Raymond F. Shields, the Adjutant General for the State of New York, announces the recent promotion of two members of the New York Air National Guard's 224th Air Defense Group (ADG) in recognition of their capability for additional respon...
Nov 30, 2018, 12:00pm EST
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New York National Guard Renders Honors to Korean War MIA Soldier Sunday, Dec. 2 in Schuylerville
A New York Army National Guard Honor Guard and New York Army National Guard leaders will render funeral honors to Korean War Pfc. John Martin as he is laid to rest at Prospect Hill Cemetery in Schuylerville, N.Y. Sunday, Dec. 2. WHO: Maj. Gen. Ray S...
Nov 30, 2018, 12:00pm EST
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New York Air National Guard's 224th Air Defense Group Recognizes Four at Promotion Ceremony
Major General Raymond F. Shields, the Adjutant General for the State of New York, announces the recent promotion of two members of the New York Air National Guard's 224th Air Defense Group (ADG) in recognition of their capability for additional respons...
Nov 28, 2018, 4:00pm EST
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Rochester-based NY National Guard Soldiers return to Rochester after fire fighting duties in California
Seven New York National Guard Soldiers who have been supporting wildfire fighting efforts in California will be back home in time for Thanksgiving. The Rochester-based Soldiers have been in California operating two Army RQ-7 reconnaissance drones an...
Nov 21, 2018, 7:00am EST
NY Air National Guard Col. Gary Charlton II, a Skaneateles resident, takes command of 107th Attack Wing at Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station
New York Air National Guard Col. Gary Charlton II, a Skaneateles resident, took command of the 107th Attack Wing during a ceremony at Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018. Charlton, who formerly served as the wing vice comman...
Nov 19, 2018, 11:00am EST
Al Thiem, a Ballston Spa resident and Iraq War veteran, is promoted to Warrant Officer 3 in the New York Army National Guard
Albert Thiem, a Ballston Spa resident, has been promoted to Chief Warrant Officer 3 in the New York Army National Guard. Thiem, a veteran of the Iraq War, has served in the Army National Guard since 1981. He is currently on active duty at Fort Meade...
Nov 15, 2018, 3:00pm EST
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Eight New York Army National Guard Aviation detachment Soldiers deploying from Albany to Kuwait
Eight New York Army National Guard Soldiers who are trained to fly and support the Army's C-12 passenger aircraft will be heading to Kuwait following training at Fort Bliss, Texas. The Soldiers of Detachment 5, Company C of the 2nd Battalion 245th A...
Nov 14, 2018, 5:00pm EST
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Clifton Park resident John Andonie, an Iraq War veteran, promoted to one-star general in the New York Army National Guard
John Andonie, a Clifton Park resident and Iraq War veteran became the New York National Guard's newest general officer during a ceremony at the Division of Military and Naval Affairs headquarters on Friday, Nov. 9. Andonie, who currently serves as C...
Nov 9, 2018, 4:13pm EST
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