Eleven New York National Guard joint service members pose in the winners circle of the Saratoga Race Course for honors by Tony Allevato right representing the New York Racing Association and Joel Rosario winning jockey for the horse Pizza Bianca during Military Appreciation Day on July 22 2021. The members assigned to the New York Army National Guard Air National Guard New York Naval Militia and New York Guard state defense force participated in a special recognition following the tracks fifth race to honor these and other COVID-19 response personnel. U.S. Army National Guard photo by Maj. Jean Kratzer.
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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)