CAMP BUEHRING, KUWAIT-- New York Army National Guard Lt. Col. Jack James, the commander of the 642nd Aviation Support Battalion and Battalion Command Sgt. Major Mark Wilson raise the New York state flag above the battalions headquarters here on Saturday, Dec. 14 as the battalion assumed its duties providing support to the 42nd Combat Aviation Brigade elements here. The Soldiers, based in Farmingdale, Dunkirk, and Rochester will be stationed in Kuwait for approximately nine months.
DMNA Press Releases
Loading Press Releases...NY National Guard In the News
Times Union -- Tue, 25 Nov 2025 Duty Calls: New commander New York Army National Guard Lt. Col. Andrew Prior assumed command of the historic 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry Regiment during a ceremony at Camp Smith Training Site in Cortlandt Manor. The... (more)
Rockland Times -- Sun, 23 Nov 2025 Recognizing the Accomplishments of Rocklands Bravest New York Air National Guard Promotion Air Force Major General Michael Bank, the commander of the New York Air National Guard, announces the recent promotion of members of the New York Air... (more)
The Schoharie News -- Sun, 23 Nov 2025 Cobbleskill National Guard Airman Receives New Rank, New Responsibilities Latham Air Force Major General Michael Bank, the commander of the New York Air National Guard, announces the recent promotion of members of the New York Air National Guard in recognition... (more)