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State Museum Honors New York Army National Guard

M-8 armoredcar being moved into position

Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Steven Petibone, Joint Forces Headquarters

ALBANY--A World War II-era M-8 armored car is manuevered into position by its owner, vehicle collector Greg Wolanin, as the centerpiece of a New York State Museum exhibit honoring the service of New York Army National Guard Soldiers. The 101st Cavalry Group of the New York NationalGuard operated M-8s during their service in Europe in 1945.

The exhibit, titled "Citizen Soldier" opens on May 28 and will run through March 2011.

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