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News From New York State Division of Military & Naval Affairs
MEDIA ADVISORY
News from New York State Division of Military & Naval Affairs
For more information contact: Sgt. Tammy Gagnon (607) 624-7096, Pvt. Rachel Sanzo (518) 786-6151
Guard Meets Community at Broome County Fair
Part Time Members, New Enlistees to Assist Recruiters talk Guard Service, Benefits
BROOME, NY (07/18/2008; 0800)(readMedia)-- 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 present.
| WHO: | Broome County-based New York Army National Guard Recruiting Staff |
| WHAT: | Recruiting Display at the Broome County Fair (Possible Story Opportunity). Visitors to the display will meet soldiers from the 204th Engineers Battalion based in Binghamton. These members of the New York Army National Guard will be available to talk about their experiences and views on service as Citizen Soldiers. |
| WHEN: | Tuesday July 22, 2008 at 10:00AM Eastern Time (US & Canada) |
| WHERE: | Whitney Point Fairgrounds Whitney Point, New York 13862 |
| NOTES: | The New York Army National Guard is once again operating recruiting displays during county fairs across the state to make it easier for prospective applicants to learn about service opportunities and help the Guard reach out to qualified potential recruits. The Guard has immediate part-time openings in units in the Greater Capital Region and there are many new incentives that benefit new members. The New York National Guard is integral to state and community readiness and emergency response. Community support is deemed essential to improving troop levels to help ensure New York is ready for future challenges. "New York's Citizen Soldiers from across our state have provided tremendous and historic service both before 9-11, 2001 and ever since," said Maj. Gen. Joseph J. Taluto, Adjutant General of New York. "Because of our experience and fortitude, New York has the finest National Guard in the nation. New volunteers are now needed to join the ranks of our veteran force so that, together, they can continue to protect our state and communities." For more information contact the Public Affairs Office at the New York State Division of Military and Naval Affairs at (518) 786-4581. For information on joining the New York National Guard call toll free at 1-800-GO GUARD. |
