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Download full resolution image New York Guardsmen Honor Fallen EOD Soldiers

New York Guardsmen Honor Fallen EOD Soldiers

BASRA, Iraq-- New York Army National Guard Major James Wood, Operations Officer for the 501st Ordnance Battalion (Explosive Ordinance Disposal) reads the names and biographies of EOD Soldiers who gave their lives during operations in 2010 during a memorial service held at the chapel here on May 7. The 501st, based in Scotia, NY is in command of EOD Soldiers operating in Southern Iraq in support of Operation New Dawn.

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Times Union -- Wed, 15 Jul 2026 Leaders urge Hochul to sign bill renaming Patroon Island Bridge for Henry Johnson Naming the bridge in honor of Black WWI hero would correct present-day attempts to whitewash history, state Sen. Pat Fahy said ALBANY Under hazy skies from Canadian wildfire smoke that state... (more)

WTEN -- Wed, 15 Jul 2026 Lawmakers urge renaming Patroon Island Bridge after Henry Johnson ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) Multiple state lawmakers and members of the Harlem Hellfighters Veterans Association, Albany Chapter are continuing to push for the renaming of a Capital Region bridge.... (more)

USA Today Network -- Thu, 09 Jul 2026 Why are flags at half-staff in NY today? What to know Flags on all New York state government buildings will be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset Thursday, July 9, in honor of Cottekill Fire Department Chief David A. Gagnon, who died... (more)

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