New York Division of Military and Naval Affairs

Top National Guard Officer Visits New York

Army CSM Recognizes New York Avation Soldiers

Guard Members in New York Security Surge

Photo by New York Guard Pvt. Ubon Mendie, Headquarters New York Guard (Released)

NEW YORK CITY-- New York Army National Guard 2nd Lt. Jeff Hansen, a platoon leader in New York’s Joint Task Force Empire Shield, a state active duty security force that operates in New York City, briefs Gen. Craig McKinley, the Chief of the National Guard Bureau on his team’s mission at Grand Central Station August 26, 2010.
McKinley, the highest ranking officer in the National Guard, was in New York City to visit city emergency management officials, see the New York National Guard’s task force in action and give a speech.

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Associated Press -- Thu, 24 Apr 2014

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Army Times -- Wed, 23 Apr 2014

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DefenseVisual Information Distribution System -- Wed, 23 Apr 2014

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