New York Army National Guard at Schaghticoke Fair

SCHAGHTICOKE, NY (09/04/2015)(readMedia)-- New York Army National Guard Soldiers and recruiters will be at the Schaghticoke Fair today through Monday, September 7, 2015. Recruiters will be on hand to discuss educational and employment opportunities, and what is involved in the work of New York's Army National Guard. They will be available during the day to interview prospective Soldiers.

For further inquiries, contact Sgt. 1st Class Douglas Kirsch

WHO: New York Army National Guard Soldiers and recruiters

WHAT: Schaghticoke Fair

WHEN: Today through Monday, September 7, 2015

WHERE: Schaghticoke Fairgrounds, Corner Rtes. 67 & 40, Schaghticoke, NY 12154

BACKGROUND:

The New York Army National Guard, with a membership close to 10,500 soldiers, is currently at 100 percent strength. National Guard Recruiters, however, are continually seeking new Soldiers for job and education opportunities in units across the state.

An Army National Guard recruiting team at the fair is manning a mobile recruiting station at which visitors can find out about part-time jobs available with the Army National Guard. They can learn more about what 10,000 members of the New York Army National Guard do, and consider if they have an interest in joining the team.

Recruiters and Army National Guard soldiers will be prepared to discuss benefits of National Guard membership. This may include money for further education, specialized skills training and additional income.

The New York Army National Guard has units located all across the state. After Soldiers complete basic and advanced training, they can expect to generally serve one weekend per month and two weeks annual training. Other training opportunities require a greater time commitment.

Members of the Army National Guard have both a national and state function. Soldiers train as infantrymen, truck drivers, artillerymen, signal specialists, medics and supply clerks or in other skills. This prepares Soldiers for deployment overseas into combat zones or for other federal missions. National Guard Soldiers also put military skills to work here in New York State when responding to state emergency missions.

Members of the media are invited to drop by the National Guard recruiting station as part of their coverage. Throughout the summer months New York Army National Guard recruiters will be manning booths at town and county fairs to let the public and potential Soldiers know more about the opportunities available within the force.