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Recent News from New York State Division of Military & Naval Affairs
New York National Guard Hurricane Gustav Continuing Update
Approximately twenty Soldiers and Airmen of the New York National Guard remain in the Gulf Coast to continue response and recovery efforts of the National Guard in support of state emergency operations officials. The New York National Guard forces...
New York Air National Guard Wing Unveils Historic Aircraft, Hosts Islanders Members
The New York Air National Guard's 106th Rescue Wing will commemorate its history by dedicating a restored HH-3 "Jolly Green Giant" rescue helicopter Saturday at Gabreski Airport Air National Guard Base at Westhampton Beach. Members of the New York...
National Guard Military Police Unit Focuses on Family During Open House
New York Army National Guard Citizen-Soldiers from the 107th Military Police (MP) Company in Utica will conduct an open house event open to the public on Sunday, September 7th.
New York National Guard Hurricane Gustav Continuing Update
Approximately 100 Soldiers and Airmen of the New York National Guard arrived in the Gulf Coast in the past 24 hours and began operations to join the response and recovery effort of the National Guard in support of state emergency operations offic...
New York National Guard Soldiers Aid Afghan Villagers
By Capt. Bruce Roberts,Regional Corps Advisory Command-Central, Afghanistan
New York National Guard Hurricane Gustav Update
Following Sunday's mobilization of forces by New York State Governor David A. Patterson, members of the New York National Guard continue their efforts today to support the Gulf Coast response to Hurricane Gustav.
South African Minister and Defense Attaché Attend National Guard Conference
Ms. Susan Shabangu, South Africa's Deputy Minister of Safety and Security and Rear Admiral George Mphafi, South Africa's Defense and Military Attaché will participate in the New York National Guard's first State Partnership Program Conferen...
Camp Smith Hosts Demonstration of Westchester County Helicopter Capabilities
Westchester County Police Officers will brief local emergency service and police officials on the capabilities of the Westchester County Department of Public Safety's Bell 407 helicopter to local emergency service and police officials at the New Y...
New York National Guard Sends Aid To Louisiana
The New York Army and Air National Guard are sending Helicopters, Soldiers and Airmen to aid the Louisiana National Guard in dealing with Hurricane Gustave recovery operations.
New York National Guard Teams up with DEA to Fight Drugs
Story By Senior Airmain Peter Dean, 107th Airlift Wing
Saratoga Race Course Recognizes Citizen Soldiers
By Master Sgt. Corine Lombardo, Joint Forces Headquarters, NY
Chief of the National Guard Bureau Visits New York Army National Guard Soldiers
The highest ranking officer in the National Guard, Lt. General H. Steven Blum visited New York Army National Guard troops serving in Afghanistan, on Monday and Tuesday, August, 26 and 27.
New York National Guard Participates in Saratoga Race Course Event
The New York Army and New York Air National will be on display Wednesday, Aug. 27 as the Saratoga Race Course celebrates "Proud to Be an American Day" at the track. Guard equipment and recruiting displays will be on hand and the commander of the N...
Homeland Defense Deputy Speaks at New York National Guard Conference
The Honorable Paul McHale, the Department of Defense official charged with overseeing Homeland Defense speaks to leaders of the New York National Guard, and other regional National Guards, including New Jersey and Connecticut, on Tuesday, August 2...
NY State Military History Museum and Veterans Research Center to Undergo Entryway Renovations
New Yorkers visiting the historic displays of artifacts and equipment at the NYS Miltary Museum and Veterans Research Center will see changes this fall at the entrance of the historic armory location in Saratoga Springs. The museum will close to t...
New York Army and Air National Guard Participate in the New York State Fair
Visitors to the Great New York State Fair will be able to climb aboard the New York Army National Guard's newest armored vehicle, view a full-scale replica of an F-16 flown by the New York Air National Guard's 174th Fighter Wing in Iraq, or be a "...
Combat Vets Prepare Guardsmen for War Zone
Story and Photos by Pvt. Rachel L. Sanzo, 42nd Infantry Division Public Affairs
New York National Guard and British Soldiers Aid Afghans
More than 1000 residents of Ud Kheil village were treated by Afghan medical staff and received medicine, vitamins and personal items through a joint assistance operation conducted by New York Army National Guard, Afghan and British soldiers on Au...
Niagara Air Base Host Employers on Flights
Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station hosted more than 200 employers for "Bosses' Day," August 8, 2008 to reach out to civilian employers of Air Force Reservists and New York Air National Guardsmen stationed here. This is the first Associated Bosses D...
NY Naval Militia Readies to Secure NYC Waters
The saboteurs fixed limpet mines to the sides of both the USS Intrepid, the historic aircraft carrier/museum ship in New York harbor, and a cargo ship. They expected to cause panic, and disrupt traffic into and out of the third-busiest port in the...
Deployed National Guard Soldier Home On Leave is Available for Media Interviews
Sgt. First Class Frank White, a Fort Edward National Guardsman who is currently deployed to Afghanistan and who is home on leave, will be available to speak with members of the media at his laundromat in Hudson Falls on Thursday, August 7.
Update: 174th Fight Wing Airmen Return from Combat Deployment to Iraq
Due to a change in flight schedules Airmen of the 174th Fighter Wing who are returning to Hancock Field Air National Guard Base from Iraq on Tuesday, Aug 3, will arrive at the base later in the evening. Media should now plan on being at the base...
174th Fight Wing Airmen Return from Combat Deployment to Iraq
Members of the press are invited to observe members of the 174th Fighter Wing who will be returning from an F-16C deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom , while they deplane and greet their families.
Division of Military and Naval Affairs Gives Veterans’ Group Time to Fix Building
The New York State Division of Military and Naval Affairs has asked the Chief Petty Officers (CPO) Club of Western New York to begin addressing the structural defects in the state-owned building the club occupies at 5 Porter Avenue in Buffalo with...
New York State Agencies, Vet Centers Team Up to Provide Mental Health Screening to National Guard Soldiers
The New York State Division of Veterans Affairs and New York State Office of Mental Health are teaming up with the New York State Division of Military and Naval Affairs to provide mental health screening to Citizen Soldiers returning from war zones.
Air National Guard Wing Conducts Tornado Response Exercise
The New York Air National Guard's 109thAirlift Wing and Stratton Air National Guard Base will conduct a tornado response drill on July 31. Members of the media are invited to cover the event.
Mobilized New York National Guard Aviators Participate in Fort Sill Farewell
Members of the New York Army National Guard's 3rd Battalion, 142ndAviation, based in Latham, Albany County and Ronkonkoma, Suffolk County will take part in a farewell ceremony at Fort Sill, Oklahoma on Monday August 4, prior to their departure for...
Guard Meets Community At Cattaraugus Fair
New York Army National Guard Soldiers from Cattaraugus County and surrounding areas will be available at the Cattaraugus County Fair July 28-Aug 3 to speak to potential recruits about their experiences and incentives to enlist. A recruiting displa...
Guard Meets Community at Cattaraugus Fair
New York Army National Guard Soldiers from Cattaraugus County and surrounding areas will be available at the Cattaraugus County Fair July 28-Aug 3 to speak to potential recruits about their experiences and incentives to enlist. A recruiting displa...
Stratton Air National Guard Base to Host Leadership Training for New York State Youth
The New York Air National Guard's 109th Airlift Wing at Stratton Air National Guard Base in Scotia, N.Y. continues its support and commitment to the education and development of youth in the region and state by hosting this year's Leadership Encam...
National Guard Aviators Conduct Long Island Fire Response Training
Aviators of the 3rd Battalion, 142nd Aviation and local community authorities will participate in a joint training exercise to ensure readiness and response to fire-fighting capabilities should they be required in N.Y. State.
106th Rescue Wing Invites Long Island Media to Family Day
The Friends of the 106th Rescue Wing will hold a Family Day for New York Air National Guard members and their families, and invited community members, at the 106th Rescue Wing's Francis S. Gabreski Airport base at Westhampton Beach Saturday Junly ...
Guard Meets Community at Broome County Fair
New York Army National Guard Soldiers from Broome County and surrounding areas will be available at the Broome County Fair July 22-27 to speak to potential recruits about their experiences and incentives to enlist. A Recruiting Display will be pr...
Guard Meets Community At Chauttauqua Fair
New York Army National Guard Soldiers from Saratoga county and surrounding areas will be available at the Saratoga County Fair July 21-27 to speak to potential recruits about their experiences and incentives to enlist. A recruiting display will be...
Guard Meets Community at Deposit Lumberjack Festival
New York Army National Guard Soldiers from Broome County and surrounding areas will be available July 17-20 at the 32nd annual Deposit Lumberjack Festival to speak to potential recruits about their experiences and incentives to enlist. A Recruiti...
National Guard Engineers Conduct Combat Training at Fort Drum
The New York Army National Guard's 204th Engineer Battalion, based in Binghamton, New York conducts annual training at Fort Drum to prepare its Soldiers for both the demands of a combat deployment or the challenges of engineering projects.
New York Guard, State’s All Volunteer Defense Force Trains at Camp Smith
Members of the media are invited to observe New York's all-volunteer state defense force, the New York Guard, conducting annual training a Camp Smith, New York's military training site, on July 17.
Guard Meets Community at Saratoga County Fair
New York Army National Guard Soldiers from Saratoga county and surrounding areas will be available at the Saratoga County Fair July 15-20 to speak to potential recruits about their experiences and incentives to enlist. A recruiting display will be...
Guard Meets Community At Allegany Fair
New York Army National Guard Soldiers from Allegany county and surrounding areas will be available at the Allegany County Fair July 14-19 to speak to potential recruits about their experiences and incentives to enlist. A recruiting display will be...
National Disaster Medical System Exercise to be held at Hancock Field
Members of the press are invited to Hancock Field Air National Guard Base to observe a joint exercise designed to support the Department of Health and Human Services in the event of an activation of the National Disaster Medical System (NDMS).
National Guard Engineers To Improve Town Park in Wheatfield
The New York Army National Guard's 152nd Engineer Support Company will use part of their 2008 Annual Training period to prepare land at Mario Park in Wheatfield, Niagara County, for the construction of two new parking lots.
National Guard Conducts Reintegration Event for Returned Soldiers
Soldiers of the 3rd Battalion, 126th Aviation and their family members will participate in the New York Army National Guard Reintegration Program, an experience designed to help Soldiers and their families understand and cope with post-deployment ...
New York Guard Commander Press Availability
Saratoga resident, retired National Guard two-star general, and Siena College Professor Michael Van Patten, the commander of New York's State Defense force, the New York Guard, will meet with reporters Thursday, July 10 at Division of Military and...
New York Army National Guard Helicopter being sent to California to battle blazes
The New York Army National Guard will lend the state of California its Firehawk helicopter, a UH-60 helicopter specially configured to extinguish fires, to help California cope with a rash of wildfires.
Department of Defense Announces Death of New York National Guard Officer
The Department of Defense has announced the death of a New York Army National Guard officer in Afghanistan.
Guard Meets Community at Monroe County Fair
New York Army National Guard Soldiers from Monroe county and surrounding areas will be available at the Monroe County Fair July 9-13 to speak to potential recruits about their experiences and incentives to enlist. A recruiting display will be pres...
National Guardsmen in Afghanistan Celebrate 4th by Re-Enlisting
New York Army National Guard Soldiers stationed at Camp Phoenix Afghanistan, marked the Forth of July with a re-enlistment ceremony and Five Kilometer run.
Guard Sponsors Indy Racing League Cars
New York Army National Guard Soldiers from across the state will be participate in the Indy Racing League on Thursday July 3-20. They will be primary sponsor of select Indy Racing League cars.
Memorial Ceremony Held for Fallen U.S. Service Members
A memorial ceremony was held on Monday 30 June for four U.S. service members assigned to Combined Joint Task Force Phoenix who were killed last week as a result of combat operations in Afghanistan.
DOD Announces Deaths of Two New York Army National Guard Soldiers
Two New York Army National Guard Soldiers have been killed in Afghanistan, the Department of Defense announced today.
Memorial ceremony held for fallen U.S. service members
A memorial ceremony was held today at Camp Phoenix in Kabul, for eight U.S. service members assigned to Combined Joint Task Force Phoenix (CJTF-P) who were killed last week as a result of combat operations in Afghanistan.
Long Island Air National Guard Rescue Unit Supports NASA’s Haughton-Mars Project
The 106the Rescue Wing will support NASA's Haughton-Mars Project Research Station located in the Canadian high arctic by flying in research equipment, personnel and supplies next week.
Photos Available for Three New York Army National Guard Soldiers Killed in Afghanistan
Attached electronic images of Soldiers recently killed in combat duties overseas is now available from the forward deployed headquarters.
New York National Guard Commander Addresses VFW
Major General Joseph Taluto, the Adjutant General and commander of the New York Army and Air National Guard will deliver the keynote address, during the opening event of the New York State Veterans of Foreign Wars 89th Convention in Binghamton.
Correction to Three New York Army National Guard Soldiers Killed in Afghanistan
Correction - The name of a member of the New York Army National Guard was killed in Afghanistan on June 21 was mispelled in a press release issued by the Division of Military and Naval Affairs.
Three New York Army National Guard Soldiers Killed in Afghanistan
Three members of the New York Army National Guard were killed in action outside Kandahar, Afghanistan on June 21.
New York Health Care Service Award Presented to Army Guard's Citizen Soldiers
Hundreds of health care leaders from every corner of New York State will converge at The Sagamore on Lake George on Wednesday, June 25 to present their highest award to the New York Army National Guard's 466th Area Medical Support Company and to A...
New York Army National Guard MPs Train at NYS Preparedness Training Center
Members of the press are being invited to observe New York Army National Guard Military Police Company training at the New York State Office of Homeland Security's Preparedness Training Center in Oriskany on June 25.
107th Airlift Wing Bids Remaining Veteran Tanker Aircraft Goodbye
The New York Air National Guard's, 107th Airlift Wing will fly its last tanker mission today as it bids farewell to its only remaining KC-135R Stratotanker ending its legacy as an air refueling wing.
107th Airlift Wing Bids Remaining Veteran Tanker Aircraft Goodbye
The New York Air National Guard's, 107th Airlift Wing will flew its last tanker mission on Sunday, June 15 as it bids farewell to its only remaining KC-135R Stratotanker ending its legacy as an air refueling wing.
New York National Guard MPs Training at Oneida County Airport
The New York National Guard's 206th Military Police Company will be conducting a week of training at the New York State Preparedness Training Center at the Oneida County Airport the week of June 22.
New York Army National Guard’s 104th MP Battalion Salutes Soldiers
The members of the 104th MP Battalion who served in Iraq for a year will be recognized for their service with a National Guard “Freedom Salute” ceremony on Sunday, June 22.
REVISED- Capital Region MP Company Trains for Urban Operations at Homeland Security Training Center
Members of the Capitol Region media are being offered the opportunity to be transported by the National Guard to visit the New York State Office of Homeland Security's New York State Preparedness Training Center, in Oriskany, Oneida County, and ob...
National Guard Field Artillery Conducts Annual Training at Ft. Drum
"There's nothing that gives a Soldier more of a head-rush than sling loading equipment for the first time," says Capt. Joshua White.
National Guard, Community Race into Action
Story and photos by Master Sgt. Corine Lombardo, 42nd Infantry Division
107th Airlift Wing Conducts First C-130 Mission
The New York Air National Guard ‘s 107th Airlift Wing flies its first C-130 mission today, marking the transition from an air refueling wing to an airlift wing.
South Colonie School Teams Up With National Guard Families
Students from the Sand Creek Middle School Sixth Grade have collected school supplies for children in Afghanistan. Members of the New York Army National Guard’s Joint Force headquarters Family Readiness Group will collect those items for shi...
REVISED-South Colonie School Teams Up With National Guard Families
Students from the Sand Creek Middle School Sixth Grade have collected school supplies for children in Afghanistan. Members of the New York Army National Guard’s Joint Force headquarters Family Readiness Group will collect those items for shi...
Happy Army Birthday from Deployed New York National Guard Soldiers
New York Army National Guard Soldiers deployed to Afghanistan videotaped birthday wishes for the U.S. Army, available for download via satellite from the Army's Digital Video and Imagery Distribution System (DVIDS).
New York National Guard Women Honored By Assembly Subcommittee
Twenty-four female members of the New York Army and Air National Guard will be among the women veterans honored Thursday by the New York State Assembly Subcommittee on Women Veterans.
Medal of Honor To Be Paired With Historic Civil War Flag
The Medal of Honor won by a Civil War soldier for savings his unit’s flag in 1864 will be paired up with the flag he saved in a new exhibit at the New York State Military History Museum. A descendent of Medal of Honor winner Richard Beddows ...
Civil War Historian To Discuss Book At Military History Museum
Civil War historian Mark Silo will discuss his new book The 115th New York in the Civil War: a Regimental History at the New York State Military Museum on Saturday, June 14.
174TH Fighter Wing F-16 Jets Depart for Middle East
Members of the press are invited to observe F-16C fighter jets prepare and launch for their final combat deployment in support of Air Expeditionary Force cycle 3-4 on Tuesday 10 Jun from Hancock Field Air National Guard Base.
New York Army National Guard Helicopters Leave For Training
Twenty UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters assigned to the New York Army National Guard’s 3rd Battalion 142nd Aviation left their bases in Ronkonkoma and Latham on June 7 en route to Fort Sill, Oklahoma.
REVISION for Capital Region Army National Guard Aircrews Depart for Operation Iraqi Freedom
Following an assessment of weather for their anticipated flight route to Oklahoma, approximately 40 Soldiers from the New York Army National Guard’s 3rd Battalion, 142nd Aviation will depart from the Latham Flight Facility for Fort Sill on S...
National Guard Field Artillerymen Head to Fort Drum for Annual Training
Approximately 375 Soldiers of the New York Army National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 258th Field Artillery, head to Fort Drum, N.Y. this weekend to begin their two-week annual training. The artillery troops will conduct individual and gun crew t...
REVISION for Capital Region Army National Guard Aircrews Depart for Operation Iraqi Freedom
The departure of Aircrews from the New York Army National Guard’s 3rd Battalion, 142nd Aviation depart from their Latham Flight Facility for Fort Sill, Oklahoma has been delayed due to bad weather. The departure is set for 10:30 a.m. as of 8...
Air National Guard Wing Thanks School for Greenland Support with Base Tour
The New York Air National Guard's 109th Airlift Wing will host Glencliff Elementary School students for a base tour on Monday, June 9.
REVISION for Capital Region Army National Guard Aircrews Depart for Operation Iraqi Freedom
Aircrews from the New York Army National Guard’s 3rd Battalion, 142nd Aviation depart from their Latham Flight Facility for Fort Sill, Oklahoma. The Soldiers and aircrews from the unit will train for deployment to Iraq later this summer.
Army National Guard Military Intelligence Unit to Lift a "Veil of Secrecy" During Open House
With Top Secret security clearances under their belts and advanced equipment by their sides, Military Intelligence Soldiers from the New York Army National Guard’s 27th Brigade Combat Team in Mattydale will be opening their doors to the publ...
Capital Region Army National Guard Aircrews Depart for Operation Iraqi Freedom
Aircrews from the New York Army National Guard’s 3rd Battalion, 142nd Aviation depart from their Latham Flight Facility for Fort Sill, Oklahoma. The Soldiers and aircrews from the unit will train for deployment to Iraq later this summer.
Long Island Army National Guard Aircrews Depart for Operation Iraqi Freedom
Aircrews from the New York Army National Guard’s 3rd Battalion, 142nd Aviation depart from their Ronkonkoma Flight Facility for Fort Sill, Oklahoma. The Soldiers and aircrews from the unit will train for deployment to Iraq later this summer.
174TH Fighter Wing Airmen Depart for Middle East
Members of the press are invited to observe more than 190 Airmen assigned to the New York Air National Guard’s 174th Fighter Wing will depart for the Middle East Wednesday, June 4 from Hancock Field Air National Guard Base.
Noted Historian Discusses Coalition Warfare at New York State Military History Museum
A noted military historian and National Archives employee will discusses his book Borrowed Soldiers: Americans Under British Command, featuring the World War I exploits of New York’s 27th Infantry Division, at the New York State Military His...
Rochester- Based National Guard Aviation Unit Returns Home
The Rochester-based New York Army National Guard Soldiers of B Company, 3rd Battalion 126th Aviation will return to their Patriot Way Armory at Greater Rochester International Airport on Saturday, May 31.
Capital Region Media Invited to Visit Sophisticated Naval Militia Patrol Boat
PB 440, the New York Naval Militia’s most sophisticated vessel, will be in Albany for a training mission on June 3, and members of the media are invited to inspect the boat and speak with the crew at the Corning Preserve. The 44 foot patrol ...
New York National Guard Women Part Of Cohoes Exhibit
Members of the Capital Region press corps are invited to preview a new exhibit at the Cohoes Visitors Center that highlights the accomplishments of area women who have served in the military and are currently serving in the New York Army and Air N...
Send Off Ceremony for Latham-Based Army National Guard Aviation Soldiers
The 3rd Battalion, 142nd Aviation, based at the New York Army National Guard’s Latham flight facility will hold a farewell for 160 Iraq-bound Soldiers on Sunday, June 1.
Send Off Ceremony for Long Island Army National Guard Aviation Soldiers
The 3rd Battalion, 142nd Aviation, based at McArthur Airport in Ronkonkoma, will hold its official farewell ceremony Saturday, May 31 at Saint Joseph's College.
New York National Guard To Vacate Schenectady Armory
The New York Army National Guard’s 501st Explosive Ordnance Battalion, and E. Company 427th Support Battalion, will vacate the Schenectady Armory and occupy new quarters in the new Armed Forces Reserve Center located at Schenectady County Ai...
Breakfast Reception for Congressman McNulty To Be Held at the 109th Airlift Wing
The Schenectady Military Affairs Council will hold a breakfast reception for Rep. Mike McNulty at Stratton Air National Guard Base on Thursday, May 29.
National Guard Commander Spends Memorial Day With Troops in Afghanistan
The commander of the New York National Guard will spend Memorial Day in Afghanistan with New York Army National Guard Soldiers, who are deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
National Guard Troop Reconfiguration And Reassignments Commence
Pursuant to the state’s enacted budget and following a review of the security arrangements at the three nuclear reactors in Oswego County and the Ginna reactor in Wayne County, the Division of Military and Naval Affairs is moving forward wit...
Memorial Day Telephone Interviews with New York National Guard Troops in Afghanistan
WHAT: Memorial Day interview opportunities by telephone with deployed NY National Guard Soldiers serving in Afghanistan
New York National Guard Headquarters Holds Memorial Ceremony
The Division of Military and Naval Affairs headquarters will hold a brief pre-Memorial Day ceremony honoring the 23 members of the New York Army National Guard and one member of the Naval Militia, who have died on active duty since 9/11.
National Guard Car Coming to Malone
The #88 National Guard car, a display model of the car NASCAR star Dale Earhart Jr. drives, will be at the Wal-Mart Supercent in Malone on May 19.
Coast Guard and New York Army National Guard Ink Analyst Agreement
The commander of the 1st Coast Guard District and the commander of the New York National Guard will sign an agreement that puts an Army National Guard Soldier to work in the Coast Guard’s Staten Island intelligence center.