New York Division of Military and Naval Affairs

New York Guardsmen Honor Fallen EOD Soldiers

Guard Members in New York Security Surge

Finance Soldiers Train in Basic Medical Skills

Photo by Lt. John Harder, 501s Ordnance Bn. (EOD)

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.

NY National Guard In the News

DefenseVisual Information Distribution System -- Wed, 23 Apr 2014

Deskins: Military leadership committed to fixing sexual harassment, assault

WASHINGTON - Bare walls dominate the office décor, evidence that the newest tenant has recently moved in. “I’m still getting used to it,” says Air Force Brig. Gen.... (more)

Democrat and Chronicle -- Tue, 22 Apr 2014

Retired RPD officer earns NY National Guard accolades

Retired Rochester police officer and Iraq war veteran Louis E. Wilson was named Top New York National Guard Sergeant, the New York State Division of Military and Naval Affairs announced in... (more)

Defense Visual Information Distribution System -- Tue, 22 Apr 2014

National Guard supports 2014 Boston Marathon

BOSTON-- More than 800 Massachusetts, New York, and Rhode Island National Guardsmen helped local law enforcement agencies in eight cities and towns to keep the route clear for runners as they... (more)

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