LATHAM-- Members of the New York Naval Militia on duty at New York State Division of Military and Naval Affairs headquarters in Latham New York salute Naval Militia Gunnery Sgt. Elena Parra-Perez with a traditional Piping Ashore ceremony on Dec. 29 2021 as she concludes her tour of duty with the detail. Naval Militia Sailors and Marines have been working in the personnel and finance offices during the New York National Guard COVID-19 response to assist with administrative tasks. The New York Naval Militia is composed of Navy Coast Guard and Marine Corps Reserve members who also volunteer to perform state duty when called.
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Times Union -- Mon, 18 May 2026 Duty Calls: 2 officers honored for decades of exemplary military duty New York Army National Guard Lt. Col. Dage McNitt of Ballston Lake, an Iraq War veteran, received his fifth Meritorious Service Medal and a New York State Conspicuous Service Medal during... (more)
Army.mil -- Fri, 15 May 2026 Army trains with Swedish partners during Northern Lights 26 KUNGSNGEN, Sweden Eighty New York Army National Guard Soldiers spent their annual training working alongside Swedish soldiers in Swedens sprawling forests. Instead of spending their two... (more)
MyRye.com -- Mon, 11 May 2026 Honoring Service: Fallen Veteran Edward J. McNamara, WWI Our reporting on local veterans is a collaboration with RyeVets.org to highlight those from Rye who have served our country across times of war and peace. There are over 2,100 veterans from... (more)