CAMP SMITH--New York Guard Major Vingrove Thomas, and New York Guard Private Johnathan Rosa, cut a birthday cake commemorating the 105th anniversary of the state's volunteer self-defense force, during a ceremony on August 16, 2022 at Camp Smith Training Site in Cortlandt Manor, New York. Thomas, the oldest member of the New York Guard present, represented the history of the organization while Rosa, the youngest member, represents its future. The New York Guard is conducting a week-long annual training at Camp Smith which ends on August 20.
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Rome Sentinel -- Thu, 04 Dec 2025 CHANGE IN LEADERSHIP :Manlius man to take command of 174th Attack Wing SYRACUSE New York Air National Guard Col. Brett Batick, of Manlius, will take command of the New York Air National Guard's 174th Attack Wing during a ceremony at Hancock Field Air National... (more)
Daily Gazette -- Wed, 03 Dec 2025 St Johnsville National Guard Soldier Receives New Rank, New Responsibilities LATHAM Major General Ray Shields, the adjutant general for the state of New York, announces the recent promotion of members of the New York Army National Guard in recognition of their capability... (more)
Department of War -- Wed, 03 Dec 2025 NY National Guard Volunteers Give Lift to Trees for Troops Seven New York National Guard soldiers and airmen joined local veterans Dec. 1 to load 150 Christmas trees onto a truck at Ellms Family Christmas Tree Farm in Ballston Spa, New York. A man,... (more)