New York National Guard

Major General Anthony P. German, the Adjutant General for the State of New York, announces the promotion of members of the New York Army National Guard in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership.

Major General Anthony P. German, the Adjutant General for the State of New York, announces the recent retirement of members of the New York Army National Guard, marking their end of service to community, state and nation as part of the Army National Guard.

Major General Anthony P. German, the Adjutant General, announces the recent reenlistment of members of the State National Guard in recognition of their continuing commitment to serve community, state and nation as part of the Army National Guard.

Major General Anthony P. German, the Adjutant General for the State of New York, announces the promotion of members of the New York Army National Guard in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership.

New York Army National Guard Lt. Col. Robert Giordano, a Rexford resident and an Iraq War veteran, has retired from the National Guard after 34 years of service. Giordano joined the New York Army National Guard in 1983 and served while attending college as a Reserve Officer Training Corps cadet. In 1988 he was commissioned as a second lieutenant upon graduating from the Rochester Institute of Technology. During his career, Giordano has served in a number of positions to include mortar platoon leader, company executive officer, company commander, public affairs officer, battalion operations officer, battalion commander, Provost Officer for the 42nd Infantry Division, and most recently Antiterrorism and Force Protection Officer for the New York National Guard. Giordano deployed to Tikrit, Iraq with the 42nd Infantry Division in 2005 and served as a public affairs officer. He also was part of the New York National Guard response to the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks and has participated in numerous emergency response mission in support of state and local governments. He deployed to the Southwest Border in 2006 as part of a New York National Guard task force mobilized to increase border security and also deployed to Egypt in 2007 to participate in joint U.S. / Egyptian Bright Star exercises. His military awards include the Meritorious Service Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, the Army Achievement Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, and the Global War on Terrorism Medal. He holds a bachelor's of science degree from Rochester Institute of Technology and Masters of Public Administration from Marist College. He is also a graduate of the Army's Command and General Staff College and the NATO Senior Reserve Officer Course in Oberammergau, Germany. In civilian life Giordano is Senior Vice President of Business Development for Renaissance School Services. He and his wife Erin Giordano have three children; Alex age 22, and Sophia and Gabriel at home.

Michael Blass, a Maplecrest resident and a veteran of the War in Iraq, has been promoted to Master Sergeant. in the New York Army National Guard. Blass, who serves full-time as the Senior Army Assistant Inspector General for the New York National Guard, was promoted during a May 31 ceremony at New York National Guard Headquarters here.

Ballston Lake resident Scott Ehler, a military chaplain, has been promoted to Lt. Colonel in the New York Army National Guard.

Major General Anthony P. German, the Adjutant General of New York, announces the recent service accomplishment of members of the New York Army National Guard in recognition of their initial commitment to serve community, state and nation. The newest Citizen Soldiers to complete Army basic combat training and advanced individual training were welcomed to their units during a New York Army National Guard battle handoff ceremony. The ceremony marks their completion of the National Guard Recruit Sustainment Program, a preparatory training program that provides new recruits with training, lessons and skills to excel at their initial military training. The New York Army National Guard welcomed 111 new Soldiers to their units during the May 21 ceremonies around the state.

New York Air National Guard Colonel Brian Backus, the commander of the 139th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron of the 109th Airlift Wing will serve as the Grand Marshall for the 89th annual Scotia-Glenville Memorial Day Parade on Wednesday, May 24. Backus, a Niskayuna resident, joined the New York Air National Guard in 1994. During his career he has deployed to Qatar, Afghanistan and Haiti. Prior to joining the Air National Guard, Colonel Backus was an Army Combat Medic Instructor and a Navy Submarine Nuclear Propulsion Machinist Mate. His awards include a Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, repeated awards of the Air Force, Army and Joint Service Commendation and Achievement Medals, the Afghanistan Campaign Medal with Bronze Star, Iraq Campaign Medal with two Bronze Stars, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and Armed Forces Service Medal. The Scotia-Glenville parade will kick off at 6:15 p.m.

Major General Anthony P. German, the Adjutant General for the State of New York, announces the recent retirement of members of the New York Army National Guard, marking their end of service to community, state and nation as part of the Army National Guard.

Christopher Panzer, an Albany resident and a veteran of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, has been promoted to Colonel in the New York Army National Guard. Panzer is a full-time National Guard officer who serves as director of plans, operations, and training for the New York Army National Guard. He was promoted during a May 16 ceremony at New York National Guard headquarters. Panzer's father, Philip Panzer, a former Marine, had the honor of pinning his son's rank on his uniform. Panzer enlisted in the Army in 1987. His first duty assignment was with the 1st Battalion, 64th Armor in Germany as an Armored Calvary Scout. After leaving active duty, Panzer joined the New York Army National Guard, where he was selected for Officer Candidate School and commissioned as a second Lieutenant in June 1991. Upon completion of the Infantry Officers Basic Course, Panzer was assigned to the 105th Infantry Battalion. Panzer is a graduate of Regents College, the Army Command and General Staff College, and he will receive his master's degree in Strategic Studies from the U.S. Army War College this July. Panzer has two combat deployments, one to Iraq in 2005 and one to Afghanistan in 2008. Over the course of his career, Panzer has held many leadership positions such as the bravo company Executive officer with the 105th Infantry, 27th Brigade, the battalion executive officer of the 42nd Infantry Division Special Troops battalion, and the battalion commander of the 42nd Infantry Division Headquarters Battalion. Panzer's awards include the Bronze Star Medal, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, the Army Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters, the Afghanistan Campaign Medal, the Iraq Campaign Medal, the National Defense service Ribbon, the Overseas Service Ribbon, and the NATO Medal. Panzer was also joined at the ceremony by his uncle, Joseph O'Leary, a retired Brigadier General of the U.S. Army. Jump to Toolbar

Major General Anthony P. German, the Adjutant General, announces the recent reenlistment of members of the State National Guard in recognition of their continuing commitment to serve community, state and nation as part of the Army National Guard.

Major General Anthony P. German, the Adjutant General for the State of New York, announces the promotion of members of the New York Army National Guard in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership.

Major General Anthony P. German, the Adjutant General of New York, announces the recent service accomplishment of members of the New York Army National Guard in recognition of their initial commitment to serve community, state and nation. The newest Citizen Soldiers to complete Army basic combat training and advanced individual training were welcomed to their units during a New York Army National Guard battle handoff ceremony. The ceremony marks their completion of the National Guard Recruit Sustainment Program, a preparatory training program that provides new recruits with training, lessons and skills to excel at their initial military training. The New York Army National Guard welcomed 75 new Soldiers to their units during the April 9 ceremonies around the state.

Major General Anthony P. German, the Adjutant General for the State of New York, announces the recent retirement of members of the New York Army National Guard, marking their end of service to community, state and nation as part of the Army National Guard.

Major General Anthony P. German, the Adjutant General, announces the recent reenlistment of members of the State National Guard in recognition of their continuing commitment to serve community, state and nation as part of the Army National Guard.

Major General Anthony P. German, the Adjutant General for the State of New York, announces the promotion of members of the New York Army National Guard in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership.

New York Army National Guard Chief Warrant Officer 2 Noris Molina received a promotion March 25, 2017 from Col. Stephen Bousquet, commander of the 369th Sustainment Brigade, during a ceremony at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait.

Major General Anthony P. German, the Adjutant General of New York, announces the recent service accomplishment of members of the New York Army National Guard in recognition of their initial commitment to serve community, state and nation. The newest Citizen Soldiers to complete Army basic combat training and advanced individual training were welcomed to their units during a New York Army National Guard battle handoff ceremony. The ceremony marks their completion of the National Guard Recruit Sustainment Program, a preparatory training program that provides new recruits with training, lessons and skills to excel at their initial military training.

Major General Anthony P. German, the Adjutant General for the State of New York, announces the recent retirement of members of the New York Army National Guard, marking their end of service to community, state and nation as part of the Army National Guard.

NEW YORK -- New York Army National Guard Capt. Dennis Tierney, a Brooklyn resident and Afghan War veteran, took command of Alpha Company, 1st Battalion 69th Infantry-known as the "Fighting 69th"-on St. Patrick's Day, March 17.

Major General Anthony P. German, the Adjutant General, announces the recent reenlistment of members of the State National Guard in recognition of their continuing commitment to serve community, state and nation as part of the Army National Guard.

LATHAM, NY - Major General Anthony P. German, the Adjutant General for the State of New York, announces the promotion of members of the New York Army National Guard in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership.

Major General Anthony P. German, the Adjutant General for the State of New York, announces the recent retirement of members of the New York Army National Guard, marking their end of service to community, state and nation as part of the Army National Guard.

Major General Anthony P. German, the Adjutant General of New York, announces the recent service accomplishment of members of the New York Army National Guard in recognition of their initial commitment to serve community, state and nation. The newest Citizen Soldiers to complete Army basic combat training and advanced individual training were welcomed to their units during a New York Army National Guard battle handoff ceremony. The ceremony marks their completion of the National Guard Recruit Sustainment Program, a preparatory training program that provides new recruits with training, lessons and skills to excel at their initial military training.

Major General Anthony P. German, the Adjutant General, announces the recent reenlistment of members of the State National Guard in recognition of their continuing commitment to serve community, state and nation as part of the Army National Guard.

Airman 1st Class Jason Malm, a resident of Johnsonville, was selected as the New York Air National Guard Outstanding Airman of the Year for 2016, based on his superior leadership, job performance, community involvement and personal achievements. Malm joined the New York Air National Guard's 109th Airlift Wing in Scotia New York in 2014 with the Medical Group as a dental technician. On the civilian side, he is a dental hygienist with Fuschino Family Dentistry in Mechanicville as well as a firefighter with the Johnsonville Fire Department. Malm will go on to compete for the 2016 Air National Guard Outstanding Airman of the Year. Malm resides in Johnsonville with his wife, Maria. He is the son of John Malm and Dale Berghello, both of Valley Falls.

Master Sgt. Lynette Tangredi, a resident of Glenville, has been selected as the New York Air National Guard Outstanding First Sergeant of the Year for 2016, based on her superior leadership, job performance, community involvement and personal achievements. Tangredi, a 20-year Air Force veteran, joined the New York Air National Guard's 109th Airlift Wing in Scotia, New York, in 2004. She began her duties as the first sergeant of the 109th Security Forces Squadron in 2015. Tangredi will go on to compete for the 2016 Air National Guard Outstanding First Sergeant of the Year. Tangredi resides in Glenville with her husband, Charles, and daughters, Gabriella and Audreanna.

LATHAM, NY - Major General Anthony P. German, the Adjutant General for the State of New York, announces the promotion of members of the New York Army National Guard in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership.

Col. Maureen Murphy, a resident of Saratoga Springs, New York, took command of the 109th Mission Support Group at the New York Air National Guard's 109th Airlift Wing during a ceremony at Stratton Air National Guard Base on Feb. 4. As the Mission Support Group commander, Murphy will lead over 390 military and civilian personnel in support of the employment of the only ski-equipped aircraft in the Department of Defense providing tactical airlift in remote Polar Regions, and ensure