New York Division of Military and Naval Affairs

Practicing to Be the Best

106th Rescue Wing Airmen Honored for Courage

Photo by Lt. Col. Paul Fanning, Joint Forces Headquarters-NY (Released)

LATHAM-- New members of the New York Miltary Forces Honor Guard prepare for dress blues inspections during training held the week of Feb. 22-Feb. 26 at Division of Military and Naval Affairs Headquarters.
The Honor Guard provides funeral honors for all Army veterans entitled to them.
All members of the Honor Guard go through training to help them execute their duties.

NY National Guard In the News

Times Union -- Sun, 08 Dec 2013

Duty Calls: Colonel earns Legion of Merit medal

New York Army National Guard Col. Richard Sloma of Niskayuna has received a Legion of Merit medal in recognition of his 31 years of service in the Army, the Army Reserve and the National Guard.

WHEC -- Sat, 07 Dec 2013

National Guard soldiers honored for saving lives in Afghanistan

Some local soldiers were recognized Saturday for their service to our country.

4 New York -- Sat, 07 Dec 2013

NY National Guardsmen Awarded Bronze Star for Heroic Rescue During Battle

Under heavy fire, six National Guardsmen rescued badly injured American soldiers from an intense ground battle in Afghanistan

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