LATHAM-- New York Air National Guard Command Chief Master Sgt. Jeff Trottier left age 59 from Lake Luzerne New York joins New York Army National Guard Pvt. Jacob McConville from Amsterdam New York, in cutting the National Guard Birthday Cake during a ceremony at New York National Guard headquarters in Latham New York on Dec. 13 2021 marking the 385th anniversary of the National Guard. Traditionally the oldest Guard member present representing the history of the Guard teams up with the youngest member who represents the future to cut the birthday cake.
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WWNY -- Wed, 04 Mar 2026 7 After Noon: Ogdensburg Armory set to house new National Guard unit after recruiting goal surpassed WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - The Ogdensburg Armory is expected to house a New York Army National Guard unit again, after the state exceeded its regional recruiting target, the Guards second-in-command... (more)
Times Union -- Mon, 02 Mar 2026 Duty Calls: Air National Guard recruiter achieves a milestone New York Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Jason Malm achieved a milestone with the recruitment of 200 airmen. Malm, a recruiter with the 109th Airlift Wing, achieved that career milestone by... (more)
Buffalo Ledger -- Fri, 27 Feb 2026 Erie County Sheriffs Deputy awarded by France for actions during Iraq deployment Deputy Aaron Taylor of the Erie County Sheriffs Office Aviation Unit has received the French National Defense Gold Medal with Bronze Star for his actions during a 2023 deployment in Iraq.... (more)