LATHAM- Major General Ray Shields, the adjutant general of New York, presents the New York State Conspicuous Service Medal to New York State Division of Military and Naval Affairs webmaster William Albrecht during a short ceremony at New York National Guard headquarters in Latham on August 19, 2021. Albrecht was honored for his work in creating a COVID-19 vaccination webpage which allowed National Guard Soldiers and Airmen, veterans, and employees to make appointments for vaccinations online at multiple locations, while also allowing National Guard leaders to easily track the numbers of shots given.
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Times Union -- Tue, 25 Nov 2025 Duty Calls: New commander New York Army National Guard Lt. Col. Andrew Prior assumed command of the historic 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry Regiment during a ceremony at Camp Smith Training Site in Cortlandt Manor. The... (more)
Rockland Times -- Sun, 23 Nov 2025 Recognizing the Accomplishments of Rocklands Bravest New York Air National Guard Promotion Air Force Major General Michael Bank, the commander of the New York Air National Guard, announces the recent promotion of members of the New York Air... (more)
The Schoharie News -- Sun, 23 Nov 2025 Cobbleskill National Guard Airman Receives New Rank, New Responsibilities Latham Air Force Major General Michael Bank, the commander of the New York Air National Guard, announces the recent promotion of members of the New York Air National Guard in recognition... (more)