QUEENS- New York Guard members assigned to the 15th Detachment of the 88th Area Command stand at parade rest during a change of command ceremony held at the Whitestone Armory on Jan. 26, 2020. Capt. Joseph Polcha was replaced as the detachment commander by 2nd Lt. Zachary Perkins. The New York Guard is the state's volunteer self-defense force which augments New York National Guard units during state emergencies.
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The Boerne Star -- Tue, 17 Feb 2026 Wounded warrior to receive wheelchair after Boerne event Injured in 2024 chopper crash, soldier honored at Black Rifle Coffee Co. A program linking physically challenged service members and first responders with better mobility is helping give... (more)
Times Union -- Mon, 16 Feb 2026 Duty Calls: Painting of Revolutionary War hero-turned-traitor being restored Supersized work depicting heroic moment in Continental Army Maj. Gen. Benedict Arnold's life to go on display in 2027. A huge painting depicting a heroic moment in the Continental Army... (more)
Daily Freeman -- Sun, 15 Feb 2026 Military news: New York Army National Guard members promoted The following area residents serving in the New York Army National Guard were promoted: * Montanah Pancake of Saugerties, assigned to Bravo Company, New York Recruiting and Retention Battalion,... (more)