New York Division of Military and Naval Affairs

Army Guard Recruits Learning Room Clearing Tactics

Soldiers Donate Time to Trees for Troops

Army National Guard recruits prepare to execute a training mission

Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Arthur Coon, Recruiting and Retention Command.

GLOVERSVILLE--New York Army National Guard Recruits prepare conduct a room-clearing exercise in the third floor attic of the New York State Armory here as Staff Sgt. Zachary Flewelling gives them final instructions.
New recruits to the Army National Guard conduct monthly training as members of the Recruit Sustainment Program until they can go to Basic Training. The recruits learn basic military skills during the program.

NY National Guard In the News

Watertown Daily Times -- Thu, 05 Dec 2013

Search effort called off for Reaper drone that crashed into Lake Ontario

The search for a MQ-9 Reaper drone that crashed into Lake Ontario in November has ended unsuccessfully.

Daily Freeman -- Wed, 04 Dec 2013

Wreath-laying Thursday at President Martin Van Buren’s grave in Kinderhook

KINDERHOOK -- New York Army National Guard Brig. Gen. Raymond Shields, director of joint staff for the New York National Guard, will commemorate the 231st birthday of President Martin Van... (more)

Black Knights -- Tue, 03 Dec 2013

MISSION FIRST: Man On A Mission

Ask Peter Carey about his days at West Point and he’s quick to tell you he was a back-up quarterback for four years and barely saw the field. Ask others who know Peter Carey and they... (more)

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