Members of the New York Military Forces Honor Guard stand at attention while the bugler plays "Taps" during the New York National Guard's annual Memorial Day Ceremony on May 22.
Since Sept. 11, 2001, 23 members of the New York Army National Guard have died while on duty in Iraq. During the ceremony. Brigadier General Michael Swezey, the commander of the 53rd Troop Command, urged the audience of Soldiers and civilian employees to "Never Forget" their colleagues who have made the supreme sacrifice.
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NY National Guard In the News
City and State -- Tue, 23 Apr 2024 _No plans to send National Guard to college protests in NY Gov. Kathy Hochul said the state stands ready to assist the NYPD if they ask, but she doesnt believe the National Guard is currently necessary. A day after meeting with Columbia University... (more)
Army.mil -- Tue, 23 Apr 2024 New York Army Guard Chaplains Train with African Counterparts LUSAKA, Zambia - The New York National Guards state chaplain and deputy state chaplain shared experiences and ideas with military chaplains from five African militaries in Lusaka, the capital... (more)
Times Union -- Tue, 23 Apr 2024 Stratton National Guard in need of nearly $300 million for new planes, Schumer says , April 22, 2024 : GLENVILLE U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer visited Stratton Air National Guard Base on Monday to urge the U.S. Air Force to spend nearly $300 million to replace... (more)