New York Division of Military and Naval Affairs

State Museum Honors New York Army National Guard

106th Rescue Wing Airmen Honored for Courage

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.

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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