New York National Guard Soldiers, and New York Guard volunteers, assigned to Joint Task Force COVID-19 took time to lay a wreath at a memorial to Revolutionary War Soldier John Jacob "Rifle Jack" Peterson
at Croton Point Park in Croton-on-Hudson N.Y. on March 4 2021. "Rifle Jack" Peterson was a Revolutionary War patriot of African and Kitchawan descent whose heroism helped repel British forces in Croton New York. His actions threw Benedict Arnolds treasonous plans into disarray and led to the capture of Major Andre. His heroism inspired the erection of a memorial plaque at Tellers Point Croton.
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Genesee Sun -- Wed, 14 Apr 2021 New York Army National Guard Promotions Within Livingston County 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 for additional... (more)
Face 2 Face Africa, -- Tue, 13 Apr 2021 Harlem Hellfighters: After leading U.S. into WWI, the heroism of this all-Black unit may finally be lauded When the 369th Infantry arrived in Brittany on January 1, 1918, they were one of the four African-American regiments sent from the racially segregated U.S. to fight under French command during... (more)
The Morning Journal, -- Sat, 10 Apr 2021 Lorain honors native Brigadier General Isabel Rivera Smith, Discusses Memorial Project Many tears and laughs were shared April 10 during the Ohio Hispanic Veterans memorial event. Held at Sacred Heart Chapel, the event was meant to honor Lorain native and recently elected... (more)