OLD BETHPAGE- New York Guard Lt. Col. Lt. Col. Christopher St. Victor-de Pinho, accepts the colors of the New York Guard's 88th Area Command during change-of-command ceremonies conducted on Sept. 17 at the Museum of American Armor in Old Bethpage, New York. The New York Guard is comprised of volunteers who augment the National Guard during state missions. The 88th Area Command traces its heritage to the 88th New York Infantry, a part of the Irish Brigade in he Civil War.
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City and State -- Tue, 23 Apr 2024 _No plans to send National Guard to college protests in NY Gov. Kathy Hochul said the state stands ready to assist the NYPD if they ask, but she doesnt believe the National Guard is currently necessary. A day after meeting with Columbia University... (more)
Army.mil -- Tue, 23 Apr 2024 New York Army Guard Chaplains Train with African Counterparts LUSAKA, Zambia - The New York National Guards state chaplain and deputy state chaplain shared experiences and ideas with military chaplains from five African militaries in Lusaka, the capital... (more)
Times Union -- Tue, 23 Apr 2024 Stratton National Guard in need of nearly $300 million for new planes, Schumer says , April 22, 2024 : GLENVILLE U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer visited Stratton Air National Guard Base on Monday to urge the U.S. Air Force to spend nearly $300 million to replace... (more)