CLIFTON PARK--Allan Atwell, a World War II Army veteran who participated in the Battle of the Bulge, presents Brigadier General John Andonie, the Director of the Join Staff for the New York National Guard, a coin. Allan Atwell was honored on his 95th birthday by family, friends, neighbors, local leaders, and first responders at his residence in Clifton Park, NY on August 2nd , 2020. A New York Army National Guard contingent, led by Andonie took part in the event.
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North Country Now -- Wed, 26 Aug 2026 Army National Guard officer from Waddington gets promoted at site of historic battlefield Army Guard Maj. Alex Hammond received his new rank on Tuesday, August 25, at the site of a French and Indian War battle immortalized in "The Last of the Mohicans." Photo courtesy... (more)
WGRZ -- Tue, 25 Aug 2026 West Valley National Guardsman promoted to one-star brigadier general ( Video) New York Army National Guard Col. Bradley Frank, a West Valley resident and veteran of the Iraq War, was promoted to the rank of brigadier general.
Military Officer -- Tue, 25 Aug 2026 Sept. 11 Through the Eyes of National Guard Officers Who Were There The terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, remain a watershed moment in American history. Twenty-five years ago this month, members of the extremist group al-Qaida hijacked four passenger jets,... (more)