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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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)
Times Union -- Mon, 11 May 2026 Duty Calls: Two National Guard officers advance to brigadier general Two New York National Guard officers have advanced to the rank of brigadier. Jason Lefton, of Niskayuna, a veteran of the Iraq War, was promoted to brigadier general while commanding the... (more)
WNYT -- Thu, 07 May 2026 WWII soldier Joseph Burke laid to rest at Saratoga National Cemetery SCHUYLERVILLE, N.Y. (WNYT)- Second Lt. Joseph Burke was laid to rest with military honors after his remains were identified decades after he died as a prisoner of war. The funeral ceremony... (more)