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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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Times Union -- Mon, 10 Aug 2020 Duty Calls: Air National Guard airman is truly an 'ACE' A former Navy sailor who became an airman exceeded high standards as he advanced his New York Air National Guard career, according to John Ingle, an Air Force spokesman. Staff Sgt. Wayne... (more)
Community News weekly -- Fri, 07 Aug 2020 Local veteran surprised with birthday parade of vehicles CLIFTON PARK, N.Y. - A drive-by parade of personal vehicles and fire trucks Sunday helped celebrate the 95th birthday of a beloved and still active town resident who served his country in... (more)
Naitonalguard.mil -- Fri, 07 Aug 2020 NY National Guard trains to be 'eye in sky' for 27th Brigade FORT DRUM, New York - When the commander of the New York Army National Guard's 27th Infantry Brigade Combat Team needs intelligence on the enemy, he turns to the Unmanned Aerial System platoon... (more)
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