Update to New York Army National Guard Soldiers Return to Capital Region From Iraq

Updated Media Advisory

LATHAM, NY (01/29/2010)(readMedia)-- Ten members of the New York Army National Guard's 53rd Army Liasion Team who have spent the past year serving in Iraq and will return to the Capital Region on Saturday, Jan. 30 after out processing from Active Duty at Fort Dix, New Jersey may return earlier than originally announced.

The Soldiers may be at the armory as early as 2 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 30. The media advisory issued on Friday morning gave the approximate arrival time as 2:30 p.m.

The Soldiers will be returning to the New York State Division of Military and Naval Affairs Headquarters, 330 Old Niskayuna Road, Latham, NY 12110.

Members of the media who wish to cover the homecoming should contact Capt. Amy Bonano at (cell) 518.701.0619 in order to secure access to this secure military facility.