CAMP SMITH TRAINING SITE, CORTLANDT MANOR, N.Y. -- Connecticut Army National Guard Pfc. Steven Birge, the Conecticut Army National Guard Soldier of the Year, fires downrange during the weapons qualification phase of the Regional Best Warrior Competition here at Camp Smith, N.Y. May 15. New York hosted sixteen Army National Guard Soldiers for the National Guard Northeast Region competition May 15-16. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Debbi Newton, 130th Public Affairs Detachment, Conn. Army National Guard.
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MyRye.com -- Mon, 11 May 2026 Honoring Service: Fallen Veteran Edward J. McNamara, WWI Our reporting on local veterans is a collaboration with RyeVets.org to highlight those from Rye who have served our country across times of war and peace. There are over 2,100 veterans from... (more)
Times Union -- Mon, 11 May 2026 Duty Calls: Two National Guard officers advance to brigadier general Two New York National Guard officers have advanced to the rank of brigadier. Jason Lefton, of Niskayuna, a veteran of the Iraq War, was promoted to brigadier general while commanding the... (more)
WNYT -- Thu, 07 May 2026 WWII soldier Joseph Burke laid to rest at Saratoga National Cemetery SCHUYLERVILLE, N.Y. (WNYT)- Second Lt. Joseph Burke was laid to rest with military honors after his remains were identified decades after he died as a prisoner of war. The funeral ceremony... (more)