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Maine, New Hampshire Soldiers Named Best Warriors at Camp Smith Competition

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:09:04 -0400

Sgt. Anthony R. Sturgis from Maine and Spc. Ethyn Caputo of New Hampshire were named the 2013 top enlisted Army National Guard Non-Commissioned Officer (sergeant, or NCO) and Soldier of the Year, respectively, for the northeastern states following...

New York Hosts Northeast Regional Best Warrior Competition

Wed, 15 May 2013 11:01:40 -0400

The New York State Division of Military and Naval Affairs and the New York National Guard's Camp Smith Training Site will host the top enlisted Army National Guard Soldiers and Non-Commissioned Officers (sergeants, or NCOs) from the eight Northeas...

New York Naval Militia Boat Conducts Training on Mohawk River in Scotia Today

Fri, 10 May 2013 04:01:20 -0400

Members of the New York Naval Militia will be conducting boat qualification training on the Mohawk River in Scotia on Friday, May 10. Training will begin in the vicinity of Lock 8 at about 9 a.m.

NY National Guard Finance Soldiers Mobilize for Overseas Service

Thu, 09 May 2013 10:30:53 -0400

Members of the New York Army National Guard's 27th Finance Company say goodbye to friends and family at a mobilization ceremony here on Friday, May 10 as the Soldiers prepare to leave for a deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

Rochester Army National Guard Aviation Soldiers Return to U.S. from Afghanistan

Tue, 07 May 2013 09:53:26 -0400

More than 55 New York Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to Detachment 1 of Company B, 3rd Battalion 126th Aviation Regiment arrived back in the United States on May 4 following their deployment to Afghanistan this year.

Hire Our Heroes Job Fair at Binghamton Armory on Wednesday

Tue, 07 May 2013 08:46:08 -0400

The New York National Guard will host the local installment of a national effort to match veterans, military family members and , National Guard and Reserve forces members with employers at New York State Armory here today.

Western NY National Guard Soldiers, Families Honored for Aghanistan Deployment

Fri, 03 May 2013 14:15:40 -0400

New York Army National Guard Soldiers and family members of Company A, 27th Brigade Special Troops Battalion and their families will be honored for their service and sacrifice following their 2012 deployment to Afghanistan this weekend with a Free...

Farmingdale National Guard Soldiers Receive New York Valor Medal

Thu, 02 May 2013 10:10:17 -0400

Three New York Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Armed Forces Reserve Center in Farmingdale-- who braved Hurricane Sandy's rising flood waters and saved eight people-- have been awarded the New York State Medal of V...

Army National Guard Sgt. Brandan Voss, a North Collins Resident, Receives New York Valor Medal

Wed, 01 May 2013 08:50:27 -0400

New York Army National Guard Sgt. Brandan Voss, a North Collins resident, has been awarded the New York State Medal for Valor.

Army National Guard Specialist Isaac Wieboldt, a Pittsford resident, Receives New York Valor Medal

Wed, 01 May 2013 08:50:06 -0400

New York Army National Guard Specialist Isaac Wieboldt, a Pittsford resident, has been awarded the New York State Medal for Valor.

105th Airlift Wing Will Conduct Combat Training this Weekend

Wed, 01 May 2013 08:46:53 -0400

Airmen assigned to the New York Air National Guard's 105th Airlift Wing will conduct combat skills training on Saturday May 4 between 7:30 a.m. 3:00 p.m.

Kimberly Badalucco, a Rotterdam Junction Resident, is Honored by Division of Militaryand Naval Affairs

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:25:57 -0400

New York State Division of Military and Naval Affairs employee Kimberly Badalucco has been awarded the division's Certificate of Appreciation by Major General Patrick Murphy, the Adjutant General of New York.

New York National Guard Soldiers and Families Lauded in Freedom Salute

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:22:19 -0400

More than 130 New York Army National Guard Soldiers from the 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry Regiment and 1st Battalion, 258th Field Artillery Regiment celebrated their return from deployments to Afghanistan, Kuwait and Bahrain during a Freedom Salut...

Hire Our Heroes Job Fair Coming to Binghamton in May

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 08:01:01 -0400

A national effort to match military veterans, National Guard and Reserve forces members with employers comes to Binghamton on May 8.

John Shakeshaft, an Alplaus resident, honored on retirement from Air National Guard

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 15:22:37 -0400

John Shakeshaft , an Alplaus resident, has been awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal, as he concluded his service in the New York Air National Guard after 29 years in the military.

Michael Weaver, a Colonie Resident, Retires from New York Air National Guard After 28 Years of Service

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:05:14 -0400

Colonie resident Michael Weaver has retired from the New York Air National Guard after 28 years of service in the military.

CH-47s Arrive this Morning Army Guard Flight Facility in Rochester

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 05:01:59 -0400

Five CH-47 Chinook heavy lift helicopters will be delivered to the New York Army National Guard Aviation Support Facility at Rochester International Airport today.

CH-47s Delivered to Army Guard Flight Facility in Rochester Monday, April 22

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 16:03:36 -0400

Five CH-47 Chinook heavy lift helicopters will be delivered to the New York Army National Guard Aviation Support Facility at Rochester International Airport on Monday, April 22.

Niagara to Host Special Forces Reunion and Dedication Ceremony

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 13:35:42 -0400

Approximately 70 Green Berets from across the United States will hold a reunion this coming weekend here at the base featuring a tree dedication ceremony on Saturday, April 20 at 3:30pm to honor twenty deceased members of their unit.

New York National Guard Hosts Hire our Heroes Event at Rochester Armory

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 08:44:00 -0400

The New York National Guard will host a Hiring Our Heroes Veteran's Job Fair on Wednesday, April 17 at the Patriot Way Armory here.

Brig. General Harry Miller, Nashau Resident, Takes Command of National Guard Division on Saturday, April 13

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 09:16:27 -0400

Nashua resident and New York Army National Guard Brig. Gen. Harry E. Miller, took command of the multi-state 42nd Infantry Division during a formal change of command ceremony here on Saturday, April 13, 2013.

New York National Guard Welcomes New Division Commander

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 08:51:33 -0400

New York Army National Guard Brig. Gen. Harry E. Miller took command of the multi-state 42nd Infantry Division during a formal change of command ceremony here April 13, 2013.

New York National Guard's 42nd Infantry Division Holds Change of Command Ceremony

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 10:01:53 -0400

New York Army National Guard Brig. Gen. Harry Miller, a Nashua, N.H. resident and two-tour veteran of the Iraq War takes command of the 42nd Infantry Division, Saturday April 13 at West Point, N.Y. Miller, a one-star general, has been serving as d...

New York National Guard Hosts Hire our Heroes Job Fair at Armory on Hancock Field Air Base

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 07:01:40 -0400

The New York National Guard will host a Hiring Our Heroes Veteran's Job Fair on April 10 at the Thompson Road Armory at Hancock Air National Guard Base.

Lt. Col. Joseph Biehler, Iraq and Afghanistan Veteran Takes Command of 27th Infantry Brigade

Sat, 06 Apr 2013 12:01:41 -0400

Lt. Col. Joseph Biehler, a veteran of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, took command of the New York Army National Guard's 27th Infantry Brigade Team during a change of command ceremony here this morning in the base main hanger.