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Download full resolution image Preventing Heat Injuries

Preventing Heat Injuries

Higher temperatures and increased humidity can cause unseen hazards. Missions can suffer, vacations can be ruined, and lives can be endangered or lost.
Heat stroke is the most serious heat-related illness and can cause death or lead to permanent disability. About 2,800 troops suffered illnesses from dehydration to heat stroke last year; that number is 50 percent higher than it was five years ago!
Prevention starts with training. Follow the link below for guidance from the NYARNG Safety Office on how you can prevent heat injuries.

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NY National Guard In the News

Front Royal Examiner -- Thu, 11 Dec 2025 Hometown Faces:Front Royal Resident Edward Tirado Retires from the New York Air National Guard After 39 Years of Service New York Air National Guard Master Sgt. Edward Tirado, a Front Royal, Virginia resident, marked the end of a 39-year military career with a retirement ceremony on Dec. 7 at Francis S. Gabreski... (more)

Queens Chronicle, -- Thu, 11 Dec 2025 New command sgt. major in Jamaica: Neftali Perez is the senior National Guard leader at 258th Artillery Regt. An Arverne man has become the top non-commissioned officer for the New York Army National Guard at a storied artillery battalion in Jamaica. Sgt. Major Neftali Perez was installed as command... (more)

WWNY -- Wed, 10 Dec 2025 National Guard opens recruiting office at JCC ( video) WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - A dedicated National Guard recruitment office is open at Jefferson Community College. Located in Enrollment Services in the Jules Center, the year-round space... (more)

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