LATHAM-- Major General Timothy LaBarge(center) the Commander of the New York Air National Guard joins Army National Guard Master Sgt. Roger Townsend age 59 (left); and Air National Guard Airman 1st Class Caleb Lapinel age 21( right) in cutting the National Guard Birthday Cake at a ceremony marking the 383rd birthday of the National Guard held on Friday Dec. 13 at New York National Guard Headquarters in Latham N.Y. The cake cutters traditionally include an older service member symbolizing the history of the National Guard an a young serice member who represents the future of the Guard.
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Sullivan County Democrat -- Tue, 10 Feb 2026 Prepare for emergencies at free class NARROWSBURG The Upper Delaware Council (UDC) and New York National Guard invite river valley residents in New York and Pennsylvania to attend a free Citizen Preparedness Training course on... (more)
CPA Journal -- Mon, 09 Feb 2026 Remembering a Forgotten Leader and New Yorks First African American CPA: The Legacy of General Wilmer F. Lucas When Brigadier General Wilmer F. Lucas retired from the United States Army Reserve, he did so as a war hero who had led the Harlem Hellfighters at the World War II battle of Okinawa. For his... (more)
Times Union, -- Mon, 09 Feb 2026 Duty Calls: Niskayuna resident takes command of 5,100 soldiers New York Army National Guard Col. Jason Lefton of Niskayuna, an Iraq War veteran, took command of 5,100 soldiers of the 53rd Troop Command during a ceremony at Camp Smith Training Site, Cortlandt... (more)