BASRA, Iraq-- New York Army National Guard Specialist Jorge Alvarez, a member of the 501st Ordnance Battalion who lives in the Bronx, receives a coin from Sergeant Major of the Army Raymond Chandler during a visit to Contingency Operating Base Basrah on June 25. The Soldiers of the 501st Ordnance Battalion are overseeing Explosive Ordnance Disposal units in southern Iraq as part of Task Force Troy. The unit is based in Scotia, New York.
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Rockland County Times -- Mon, 22 Dec 2025 9/11 Benefits Expanded For NY National Guard Responders Former members of the Army and Air National Guard, the Naval Militia and New York Guard who were part of the force which responded to 9/11 attacks in New York City have until Sept. 11, 2026... (more)
Times Union -- Mon, 22 Dec 2025 Duty Calls: Four Army National Guard aviation units have new leaders Four New York Army National Guard aviation companies now have new commanders. Capt. John Anderton, of Niskayuna, assumed command of Alpha Company of the 3rd Battalion, 142nd Attack Helicopter... (more)
Olean Times Herald -- Fri, 19 Dec 2025 NY Army National Guard announces promotions Two area residents serving in the New York Army National Guard received promotions, as announced by New York Guard headquarters in Latham. Landon Arnold of Wellsville, assigned to Alpha... (more)