New York Division of Military and Naval Affairs

On Rappel

106th Rescue Wing Airmen Honored for Courage

Soldier getting ready to rappel at Camp Smith

Photo by Pvt. 1st Class Jeremy Bratt, Joint Force Headquarters--New York

CAMP SMITH--Major Mark Michels delivers last minute instructions to PFC Andrew Allen, a member of the 153rd Troop Command, during rappelling training on June 5.The Soldiers were participating in a pre Air-Assault course for the weekend.
Michels, also a member of the 153rd Troop Command, was the OIC of the course.

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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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