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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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Orleans Hub -- Thu, 06 Aug 2026 National Guard soldier from Medina gets promotion A National Guard soldier from Medina has been promoted in the New York Army National Guard, Major General Ray Shields, the adjutant general for the state of New York, announced. Ashley Lowery... (more)
Rome Sentinel -- Thu, 06 Aug 2026 Several local airmen receive promotions LATHAM Several local residents have received promotions in the New York Air National Guard, according to an announcement by Air Force Major Gen. Gary Charlton, in recognition of their capability... (more)
American Battle Monuments Commission: -- Mon, 03 Aug 2026 3 things to know about Kemmel Monument The Kemmel Monument, located about 6 miles south of Ieper, Belgium, commemorates the service and sacrifice of American troops who fought in this area in late summer 1918 while attached to... (more)
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