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The National Guard turns 383 on Friday Dec. 13.
That's the date in 1636 when the General Court of the Massachusetts Bay Colony voted to organize the colony's militia into three permanent regiments. Today these are the oldest in the country.
New York can trace it's first militia back to the Burger Guard formed by the Dutch East Indian Company on Manhattan in the 1640s.
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Times Union -- Mon, 01 Dec 2025 New York Army National Guard recruiters are No. 1 again New York Army National Guard recruiters are No. 1 in recruiting and retention of citizen-soldiers in the nation for the fourth year in a row. The numbers reflect higher national recruiting... (more)
Daily Gazette -- Sat, 29 Nov 2025 Local News In Brief: New York Army National Guard Promotions LATHAM Major General Ray Shields, the Adjutant General for the State of New York, announces the promotion of members of the New York Army National Guard in recognition of their capability... (more)
Tap into Morristown -- Wed, 26 Nov 2025 Morristown Resident Logan Foley Promoted to Specialist in New York Army National Guard MORRISTOWN, NJ A local resident has earned a promotion within the New York Army National Guard, recognizing his leadership, professionalism, and potential for continued advancement. Logan... (more)
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