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New York, NY--General Raymond Odierno, the commander of Multi-National Forces- Iraq congratulates New York Army National Guard 1st Sgt. James Meltz following Meltz's receipt of George Van Cleave Military Leadership Award from the USO of Metropolitan New York, at the organizations annual dinner in Manhattan on Dec. 9.
Meltz, a New York State Trooper in civilian life, was serving as 1st Sgt. of D Company 108th Infantry in Afghanistan in 2008 when he was awarded the Bronze Star for Valor after rescuing Soldiers from a damaged humvee and then joining the company commander in leading the company in repelling a Taliban ambush.
This is the second year in a row in which the New York Army National Guard has represented the Army in receiving the prestigious award, which is presented to one member of each armed service annually.
In 2008 the award when to 1st Sgt. Troy Steward of Buffalo, a member of 2nd Battalion 101st Cavalry, who also served in Asfghanistan.
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My Twin Tiers.com -- Mon, 26 Sep 2016 NYS Citizen Preparedness Corps Training Program Governor Andrew Cuomo, State Senator Thomas O'Mara, Assemblyman Christopher Friend and Elmira Mayor Daniel Mandell invite you to participate in the New York State Citizens Preparedness Training... (more)
Associated Press -- Mon, 26 Sep 2016 Lincoln casket replica on display at Saratoga museum SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (AP) A replica of President Abraham Lincoln's casket is on display at a museum in Saratoga Springs.
Lohud.com -- Sun, 25 Sep 2016 Brush Fire Burns in Camp Smith Area CORTLANDT - Firefighters spent more than seven hours battling a brush fire that spread to about three acres near the Camp Smith military reservation Sunday afternoon.
