NYS DMNA Photo Archive

2 Dec, 2022

LATHAM-- New York Air National Guard Col. Eric Underhill right the director of joint operations for the New York National Guard and other New York Air National Guard leaders pose for a photo with World War II veteran William H. Meyer during his 100th birthday celebration at Shaker Place Nursing Home in Latham New York on Nov. 28. Meyer served in the United States Army Air Force in World War II and then enlisted in the Air Force following the war and served until 1962.

1 Dec, 2022

BALLSTON SPA--New York Army National Guard Sgt. First Class Brandon Moseman, a recruiter for the NYARNG, loads a Christmas Tree into a FedEx truck at the Elms Family Farm in Ballston Spa, N.Y., Nov. 28th, 2022. Moseman and other recruiters were participating in Trees for Troops, helping local tree farms donate Christmas trees to families of Service Members.

29 Nov, 2022

DJIBOUTI- New York Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to Task Force Wolfhound enjoy a Thanksgiving day meal at Camp Lemonnier Djibouti Nov. 24 2022. More than 1100 New York Army National Guard Soldiers from 1st Battalion 69th Infantry Regiment 2nd Squadron 101st Cavalry and 2nd Battalion 108th Infantry Regiment are deployed overseas to locations in Djibouti Kenya and Somalia as part of Combined Joint Task Force Horn of Africa.

25 Nov, 2022

The Holiday Season is a great time to be with friends and family. But there are also safety hazards ranging form slipping on ice and snow to a Christmas Tree fire. Read the message from Major General Ray Shields, the adjutant general, for tips on staying safe this season.

25 Nov, 2022

GRAFENWOEHR, Germany -- New York Army National Guard Command Sgt. Maj. David Piwowarski Command Sergeant Major of the New York Army National Guard serves Thanksgiving dinner to Sgt. Desirie Carson a combat medic specialist assigned to Task Force Orion 27th Infantry Brigade Combat Team New York Army National Guard in Grafenwoehr Germany Nov. 24 2022. Piwowarski carried on the Army tradition of senior leaders serving Soldiers at the holidays while visiting the task force which is deployed in support of the Joint Multinational Training Group Ukraine mission.

22 Nov, 2022

MANAS, Brazil--New York Air National Guard Tech Sgt. Jeremy Miter right a member of the 274th Air Support Operations Squadron is congratulated by the chief of Brazils world-famous Jungle Warfare Training School in Manas Brazil on Nov. 17 2022 after completing the international course taught annually by the school. Miter attended the course as part of the State Partnership Program agreement between Brazil and the New York National Guard.

21 Nov, 2022

LAKE SHORE--An Airman assigned to the New York Air National Guards 107th Attack Wing operates a skid loader while conducting a snow removal mission in Lake Shore, New York on Nov. 20, 2020 as part of the New York State response to a massive snow storm which hit western New York beginning on Nov. 17, 2022. At the direction of Gov. Kathy Hochul the New York National Guard deployed 130 Soldiers and Airmen and equipment to assist in the storm response.

19 Nov, 2022

CHEEKTOWAGA--Airmen assigned to the New York Air National Guards 174th Attack Wing clear snow from a section of the New York State Thruway near Cheektowaga New York on Nov. 19 2022 using an Oshkosh runway clearing snow blower. The two Airmen manning the snow machine were among 60 activited by Gov. Kathy Hochul to help western New York dig out from a major snowstorm which hit on Nov. 18.

15 Nov, 2022

New York Army National Guard Pfc. Rafael Caballero assigned to the 101st Signal Expeditionary Battalion trains on the ANTSC-156 Phoenix Tactical SHF Satellite Terminal during premobilization training at the Camp Smith Training Site in Cortlandt Manor N.Y. October 3 2022.

15 Nov, 2022

N.Y. Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Richard Garcia rappels onto a basketball court with the assistance of Staff Sgt. Luis Diaz-Cruz at Hofstra University in Hempstead N.Y. Nov. 11 2022. Garcia and Diaz-Cruz were delivering the game ball at a Salute to Service event for Veterans Day at Hofstra University.

3 Nov, 2022

LATHAM-- Major General Ray Shields the adjutant general of New York presents a retirement plaque to Mr. Robert Martin the director of budget and finance for the New York State Division of Military and Naval Affairs during his retirement ceremony at New York National Guard headquarters in Lathem New York on October 28. Martin who served in his position since 2022 is retiring after more than 30 years of New York State Service.

10 Nov, 2022

New York Army National Guard Lt Col Padraic Pat Lilly, Rear Detachment Commander, 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry Regiment joins retired Maj. Gen. Pat Alesia, President of the 42nd Infantry (Rainbow) Division Association in placing a memorial wreath at the 42nd Division WWI Monument in Garden City, Long Island on November 5, 2022 to honor the division's Soldiers for Veterans Day. The 42nd Division was created near Garden City at Camp Mills, N.Y. in 1917. U.S. National Guard photo by Capt. Mark Getman, New York Guard.

7 Nov, 2022

LATHAM-- Six New York Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to Detachment 5 of Company C 2nd Battalion 245th Aviation Regiment stand in formation prior to the start of their deployment farewell ceremony at Army Aviation Support Facility 3 in Latham New York on November 6 2022. The Soldiers who fly the C-12 Huron transport aircraft will deploy to Djibouti in East Africa to support United States military forces in the region.

7 Nov, 2022

KUWAIT-- New York Army National Guard Col. Seth Morgulas commander of the 369th Sustainment Brigade and Command Sgt. Maj. Curtis Moss senior enlisted advisor to Morgulas uncase their brigades flag during a transfer of authority ceremony Nov. 3 2022 at Camp Arifjan Kuwait. The transfer of authority ceremony signifies the end of the responsibilities of Task Force Phoenix followed by the assumption of responsibility by Task Force Hellfighter.

7 Nov, 2022

JETS STADIUM--N.Y. Army National Guard recruits stand in front of a Jets banner at Met Life Stadium East Rutherford N.J. Nov. 6th 2022. Soldiers of the New York Army National Guard were joined by recruits of other branches to take the oath at the start of the New York Jets versus Buffalo Bills game in a Salute to Service event.

6 Nov, 2022

WESTHAMPTONM BEACH--U.S. Army Gen. Daniel R. Hokanson Chief of the National Guard Bureau inspects the gunners station on an HH-60 Pave Hawk rescue helicopter during a visit to the New York Air National Guards 106th Rescue Wing at F.S. Gabreski Air National Guard Base in Westhmapton Beach NY on Nov. 5. During Hokanson's visit he met with Airmen from across the wing as they participated in training as well as during lunch and in a town hall style discussion with all the wings councils.

3 Nov, 2022

FREEHOLD, NEW JERSEY-- New York Army National Guard Sgt. William Liu, right,a member of the 24th Weapons of Mass Destruction-Civil Support Team New York National Guard assists Staff Sgt. Mauricio Caceres, assigned to the survey team of the 21st Weapons of Mass Destruction-Civil Support Team of the New Jersey National Guard, into his Level A Protective Suit during an Army North-mandated training proficiency evaluation at the Monmouth County Sheriff Situational Training and Response Simulator Facility Freehold New Jersey Nov. 1 2022. The 24th CST, which is based at Fort Hamilton in New York City was assisting the 21st CST in their evaluation. CSTs identify chemical biological radiological and nuclear substances; assesses and advises civil authorities on response measures to man-made or natural disasters.

31 Oct, 2022

DJIBOUTI--New York Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Georges Fontaine a member of Delta Company 1st Battalion 69th Infantry Regiment stands in formation with other members of Task Force Wolfhound after receiving his combat patch during a ceremony held at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. A Soldier earns the right to wear a patch on his right shoulder designating service with a unit in a combat zone after 30 days of deployment time. Task Force Wolfhound is providing security at Camp Lemonnier and other locations in East Africa.

31 Oct, 2022

HANCOCK FIELD AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE-- Col. William McCrink, the commander of the New York Air National Guard's 174th Attack Wing, greets President Joe Biden as he arrives at Hancock Field Air National Guard Base in Syracuse on Thursday, October 27, 2022. Biden was in Syracuse for a speech at Onondaga Community College and flew into and out of the base on board Air Force 1.

28 Oct, 2022

SYRACUSE- Airmen assigned to the New York Air National Guard's 174th Attack wing prepare to launch an MQ-9 Reaper remotely piloted aircraft during a readiness exercise conducted by the wing at Hancock Field Air National Guard Base on October 21, 2022.

24 Oct, 2022

QUEENSBURY - New York Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to the 466th Area Medical Company unload a gurney from a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter at the Floyd Bennet Memorial Airport Queensbury N.Y. Oct. 22nd 2022. Medics with the 466th and flight crews with C Company 1-171 General Support Aviation Battalion, based in Rochester, conducted joint training for unloading and offloading wounded soldiers.

21 Oct, 2022

SARATOGA NATIONAL CEMETERY--Members of the New York National Guard Honor Guard fold an American Flag during military honors for the dedication of a memorial stone for Private Oliver Barrett at the Saratoga National Cemetery on October 19 2022. Barrett volunteered as a Minuteman and died serving under the 10th Massachusetts Regiment in the Battle of Saratoga on October 7 1777 at 51 years of age. Barrett lies in an unmarked grave on the Saratoga Battlefield and was honored with a memorial stone at the ceremony.

19 Oct, 2022

LATHAM-New York Army National Guard 2nd Lieutenant Andrea Faye Estacio, is administered the Oath of Office by Brig, Gen. Isabel Rivera Smith, the director of joint staff of the New York National Guard, during a ceremony at New York National Guard headquarters in Latham, New York on October 13, 2022. Estacio formerly served as a staff sergeant before earning her commission through Officer Candidate School. She is assigned to the 101st Expeditionary Signal Battalion.

18 Oct, 2022

FORT BENNING-- New York Army National Guard Sgt. Austin Manville, a member of of C Troop, 1st Squadron, 101st Cavalry Regiment, at far left, was among the Army National Guard's Best Squad competitors who made it to the finals of the Army-wide competition on October 10. The team was selected as one of the top four of the service-wide competition that began with twelve teams from the Active Reserve and Special Forces components. Also pictured are: Spc. Nathaniel Miska Minnesota Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Bryan Kummer Nebraska Army National Guard Sgt. Tyler Holloway Wyoming National Guard Spc. Wyatt Walls Oregon Army National Guard.

17 Oct, 2022

CAMP SIMBA, Kenya-- New York Army National Guard Soldiers deployed to East Africa as part of Task Force Wolfhound and stationed at Camp Simba, Kenya, receive their "combat patches" during an October 12, 2022 ceremony at the base. Combat patches are earned when Soldiers perform 30 days of duty in a designated area. The New York National Guard Soldiers are deployed as part of Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, and are conducting security missions at U.S. facilities in the region.

13 Oct, 2022

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 marked the 247th Birthday of the United States Navy on October 13 2002 by posing for a group photo with two goats the mascot of the Naval Academy. At one time goats were carried on sailing ships for their milk. The New York Naval Militias 2700 members serve concurrently in the Navy Marine Corps and Coast Guard Reserves while serving the state of New York.

11 Oct, 2022

GREENWHICH--New York National Guard recruiter Staff Sgt. Sam Devino out of Queensbury chats with fair goers at the Washington County Fair in Greenwich New York August 28 2022. The New York National Guard was the only state Army National Guard to meet its recruiting goal for federal fiscal year 2022. Major General Ray Shields, the adjutant general of New York, credits recruiters like Devino for this accomplishment.

6 Oct, 2022

MENANDS--New York Army National Guard Maj. Gen. Michel Natali the assistant adjutant general Army and Command Sgt. Maj. Robert Jenks the senior enlisted leader of NYs Joint Force Headquarters place the presidential wreath at the grave of former President Chester A. Arthur on his birthday Albany New York Oct. 5 2022. On each former presidents birthday a wreath is laid at their grave on behalf of the current president.

4 Oct, 2022

FLORIDA--A civilian search and rescue vehicle loads on board a CH-47F Chinook helicopter operated by New York Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to B Company 3rd Battalion 126th Aviation Regiment prior to a mission on Sanibel Island Florida on October 2 2022. At the direction of Governor Kathy Hochul the New York National Guard deployed 2 CH-47F aircraft and 11 Soldiers to assist the Florida National Guard in responding to the destruction caused by Hurricane Ian.

29 Sep, 2022

SYRACUSE--Airmen of the New York Air National Guard's 152nd Air Operations Group run weapon system checks and review the command and control air tasking cycle at Hancock Air National Guard Base NY. in preparation for a drill weekend. The 152nd has entered into an agreement to help the Air Force Research Laboratory in Rome New York develop new computer command and planning systems.

29 Sep, 2022

ROCHESTER-- A New York Army National Guard CH-47F Chinook helicopter deploying from the Rochester International Airport on Wednesday Sept. 28 2022 lifts off for Jacksonville Florida to provide support to the Florida National Guard has Hurricane Ian heads for the state. Two aircraft and 11 Soldiers were deployed fore the mission at the direction of Governor Kathy Hochul.

22 Sep, 2022

PRETORIA, South Africa--New York Air National Guard Master Sgt. Anthony Galioto from the 105th Airlift Wing speaks with South African students at the African Aerospace and Defense Expo on September 21, 2022 outside Pretoria, South Africa. The New York Army National Guard has a State Partnership with Brazil. The New York National Guard sent over 60 Air and Army National Guard members with five Air National Guard planes to Africa's largest air show from the 21-25 of September.

26 Sep, 2022

THAILAND -- New York Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Sgt Jamie Brisbin (right in red helmet), who now serves as a pararescueman in the 106th Rescue Wing's 103rd Rescue Squadron, takes a break with fellow Airman Tech Sgt. John Merchand, in one of the flooded chambers of Thailand's Tham Luang Nang Non Cave during the rescue of 13 members of a youth soccer team in July of 2018. Brisbin was one of the U.S. Airmen who assisted in the rescue which is the subject of the Amazon Prime film 13 Lives.

10 Nov, 2022

New York Army National Guard Lt. Col. Padraic Pat Lilly, the Rear Detachment Commander for the 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry Regiment joins retired Brig. Gen. Pat Alesia, President of the 42nd Infantry (Rainbow) Division Association in placing a memorial wreath at the Rainbow Division WWI monument in Garden City, Long Island on November 5, 2022. The wreath is placed in Garden City, site of the division's WWI mobilization, to honor past veterans of the 42nd Division. U.S. National Guard photo by Capt. Mark Getman, New York Guard.

26 Sep, 2022

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.

20 Sep, 2022

DJIBOUTI-Army National Guard Lt. Col. Shawn Tabankin, the commander of 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry Regiment, and Command Sgt. Maj. Jason Zeller, the New York National Guard's 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry Regiment, senior enlisted leader, unfurls the units colors during a transfer-of-authority ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Sep. 19. More than 1,100 New York Army National Guard Soldiers are currently serving in Africa as part of Combined Joint Task Force Horn of Africa.

19 Sep, 2022

CAMP SMITH--New York National Guard Staff Sgt. Kerpaline Reddick poses with her family following a farewell ceremony for the 369th Sustainment Brigade at Camp Smith Training Site New York on September 18 2022. The brigade known as the Harlemhell Fighters for the units service in World War I will be deploying to Kuwait to provide logistics support Army forces in the Middle East.

16 Sep, 2022

FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, Pennsylvania-- New York National Guard Soldiers assigned to the 152nd Engineer Battalion as Search and Extractors double check their equipment during a Homeland Response Force validation exercise at Fort Indiantown Gap PA on September 11 2022. The Soldiers were tasked with rappelling into a confined space to rescue casualties during the exercise.

15 Sep, 2022

GRAFENWOEHR, GERMANY--U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to Task Force Orion 27th Infantry Brigade Combat Team of the New York National Guard show their participation medals following a morale run at the Tower Barracks Physical Fitness Center in Grafenwoehr Germany Sep. 11 2022. The run was held to honor the 21st anniversary of the September 11 terror attacks and recognize the sacrifices of first responders and lives lost on that day.The New York National Guard Soldiers are part of the Joint Multinational Training Group-Ukraine, which is training Ukranian military personnel.

13 Sep, 2022

SCOTIA, New York-- Nine LC-130 Hercules ski-equipped transports line up on the runway at Stratton Air National Guard Base in Scotia New York on Saturday Sept. 10 2022 while another flies overhead as the New York Air National Guards 109th Airlift Wing conducts its first Elephant Walk. An Elephant Walk is an maximum surge effort by a wing to get as many aircraft airborne in as short a time as possible.

12 Sep, 2022

CANMP SMITH--New York Army National Guard Lt. Col. Paul Mulligan, the incoming commander of the 101st Expeditionary Signal Battalion, accepts the battalion colors from Col. Seth Morgulas, the commander of the 369th Sustainment Brigade, during a change of command ceremony at Camp Smith Training Site, Cortlandt Manor, N.Y., Sept. 10, 2022. The ceremony marked the change of the 101st ESB commander from outgoing Lt. Col. Michael Hastings to incoming Lt. Col. Paul Mulligan.

8 Sep, 2022

FORT BLISS, Texas --New York Army National Guard Lt. Col. Shawn Tabankin, the 1st Battalion 69th Infantry Regiment commander and Command Sgt. Maj. Jason Zeller the 1st Battalion 69th Infantry Regiment senior enlisted advisor case the battalions colors during a ceremony at Fort Bliss Tx. Sep. 6, 2022 to mark the end of Task Force Wolfhounds training. The units colors were cased to signify that the unit has finished its training and is ready to deploy overseas. The colors will be unfurled in Africa when the unit assumes responsibility for a security mission as part of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa.

6 Sep, 2022

ELLENVILLE_ A New York Army National Guard UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter drops 600 gallons of water on a wild fire raging along a ridgeline in Minnewaska State Park Preserve in the Hudson Valley near Ellenville New York on August 30 2022. The New York National Guard deployed two Black Hawks to support fire fighting operations at the request of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. (U.S. Army National Guard photo courtesy New York National Guard State Aviation Office)

2 Sep, 2022

SYRACUSE-- New York Army National Guard Sgt. Adam Simmons, a member of Bravo Company of the 427th Brigade Support Battalion, works on a project at the Army National Guard display at the New York State Fair on August 21, 2022. The company set up their metal working shop at the fair and worked on projects in order to demonstrate the range of skills National Guard Soldiers can learn. The fair runs through the Labor Day weekend.

1 Sep, 2022

GREENWICH--New York National Guard recruiter Staff Sgt. Sam Devino out of Queensbury chats with fair goers at the Washington County Fair in Greenwich New York August 28 2022. The recruiters set up a display at the fair that included a M997A3 HMMWV ambulance and a pull-up bar for attendees to test their strength.

31 Aug, 2022

MINNEASKA STATE PARK PRESERVE-- New York Army National Guard UH-60 M dips water into a Bambi Bucket from Lake Minnewaska at Minnewaska State Park Preserve near New Paltz in Ulster County while fighting the 270 acre Napanoch Point Fire in ther park which is located near New Paltz in the Hudson Valley on August 30 2022.. The New York National Guard deployed two helicopters which dropped 80 of the 660 gallon buckets of water on the fires.

29 Aug, 2022

STEWART AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE--U.S. Air Force Capt. Travis Grindstaff, a pilot with the Air Force's Thunderbirds exhibition team, swears in three new members of the New York Air National Guard's 105th Airlift Wing on Friday, August 26 at Stewart Air National Guard Base in Newburgh, New York. Taking the oath are twin brothers Nicholas and Christian Farrah, as well as their best friend Joseph Martello. The Thunderbirds performed at the New York Air Show held at the base August 27-28.

26 Aug, 2022

CAMPO GRANDE, Brazil--Airmen assigned to the New York Air National Guards 106th Rescue Squadron prepare to load simulated casualties onto one of the wings HC-130 Combat King II search and rescue aircraft during a medical evacuation mission being conducted as part of Exercise Tapio a joint Brazilian- U.S. training exercise in Campo Grande Brazil on August 24 2022. The New York Air National Guard sent 100 personnel to participate in the exercise as part of the New York National Guard State Partnership Program relationship with Brazil.

25 Aug, 2022

JERICHO, Vermont --New York Army National Guard Sgt. Craig Rowell, a member of the 204th Engineer Battalion's 152nd Engineer Support Company shoots targets from the seated position during the 26th Annual Marksmanship Advisory Council Region One (MAC1) Combat Championships held at Camp Ethan Allen Training Site in Jericho August 19-21 2022. The MAC1 provides a combat focused marksmanship sustainment training event and competition for all the states in New England and New York. These matches are the second priority in the Chief of the National Guard Bureaus guidance for sustainment training events. The matches are operational focused marksmanship sustainment exercises designed to validate and sustain perishable marksmanship skills essential to mobilization readiness and success.

24 Aug, 2022

CAMPO GRANDE, Brazil--106th Rescue Wing special mission aviator Senior Airman Bailey Sullivan readies for flight on an HH-60 Pave Hawkin Campo Grande Brazil on August 22 2022 while taking part in Exercise Tapio, a joint Brazilian-American exercise, One hundred Airmen from the New York Air National Guard are participating. The New York National Guard is a partner with Brazil in the National Guard State Partnership Program.

22 Aug, 2022

CAMPO GRANDE, BRAZIL--Air Force Tech Sgt. Rafe Baez assigned to the 106th Rescue Wing of the New York Air National Guard prepares the tail rotor of one of the wings HH-60 Pave Hawk rescue helicopters for operations at Campo Grande Brazil on August 21 2022. The aircraft was shipped to Brazil on board a C-17 flown by the New York Air National Guards 105th Airlift Wing to participate in Exercise Tapio a combined Brazilian- U.S. irregular warfare exercise. The New York Air National Guard dispatched 100 Airmen from the two wings to participate as part of the State Partnership Program relationship with Brazil.

18 Aug, 2022

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.

14 Aug, 2022

FORT BLISS, TEXAS--New York Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Steve Burton a squad leader assigned to Alpha Company 1st Battalion 69th Infantry Regiment relays commands to his squad during a live-fire training exercise at Fort Bliss Tx Aug. 8. Currently the unit is conducting mobilization training for an overseas deployment to the Horn of Africa later this summer.

11 Aug, 2022

LATHAM--Major General Ray Shields the adjutant general of New York left is joined by New York State Office of General Services Commissioner Jeannette Moy during symbolic ground breaking ceremonies for a new 3.7 million entryway at New York State Division of Military and Naval Affairs headquarters in Latham New York on August 11 2022. Also joining them were five employees who moved into the building when it opened in 1986 Haydee Sullivan assistant federal human resources officer; Master Sgt. John Mustico the agency computer network manager; Kathy Phillips deputy director of the state budget office; Tina Lehning a senior personnel administrator; and George Encarnacion who oversees the state award program.

9 Aug, 2022

OLD BETHPAGE, NY-- New York Army National Guard Maj. Gen. Michel Natali, assistant adjutant general, Army, administers the oath of office to five new second lieutenants graduating from Officer Candidate School Class 67 at the Museum of American Armor, Old Bethpage, NY, August 7, 2022.

9 Aug, 2022

STRATTON AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE-- Master Sgt. Terra Martin, left, and Master Sgt. Matthew King, both members of the 109th Airlift Wing Base Honor Guard, have been recognized for their efforts by the Air National Guard. Martin has been selected as Honor Guard Manager of the Year, while King has been named Honor Guard Member of the Year.

9 Aug, 2022

GRAFENWOEHR, GERMANY-- New York Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to Task Force Orion 27th Infantry Brigade Combat Team stand in formation during the Joint Multinational Training Group-Ukraine Transfer of Authority ceremony in Grafenwoehr Germany August 8 2022. The unit assumed the JMTG-U mission from Task Force Gator 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team Florida Army National Guard and will ensure the combat effectiveness of Ukrainian military personnel training on systems and equipment issued under the United States Presidential Drawdown Authority.

8 Aug, 2022

MONTAUK POINT-- The New York Army National Guard's 42nd Infantry Division "Rainbow" Band plays a free concert at the famed Montauk Point Lighthouse with the Atlantic Ocean in the background on Saturday, August 6. The performance was the last in a series of public performances which included playing at the United Nations in the New York city, and in Port Washington and Greenport on Long Island.

4 Aug, 2022

FORT INDIANTOWN GAP--New York Army National Guard Sgt. Safiah Azam a property book non-commissioned officer with the 369th Sustainment Brigade shoots her rifle in the prone position to qualify with her M4 rifle on the range while range safety Sgt. Hugo Cuadra watches during annual training at Fort Indiantown Gap National Guard National Training Center Jonestown PA July 9 2022.

2 Aug, 2022

NEW YORK, NY--Soldiers assigned to the New York National Guards 719th Composite Truck Company uses several M1075 palletized load system and M1078 light modular tactical vehicles for a unit movement operation during annual training at Harlem Regiment Armory New York NY July 19 2022. The 719th CTC is a light composite organization that has the assets required to provide a full array of transportation support.

1 Aug, 2022

CAMP SMITH -- New York Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to the 719th Composite Truck Company enjoy a fun day for morale welfare and recreation with food prepared by their fellow service members and Recruiting and Retention Soldiers that provided information for education and career management during annual training at Camp Smith Training Site Cortlandt Manor NY July 22 2022.

28 Jul, 2022

SMYRNA, Tennessee- New York Army National Guard Specialist Austin Manville, a member of the 2nd Squadron, 101st Cavalry from Rochester, in the field during the Army National Guard Best Warrior competition being held in Smyrna, Tennessee on July 27, 2022. Manville did not wing the competition but was recognized for his performance by being selected for the Army National Guard's Top Squad.

28 Jul, 2022

RICHARDS BAY, South Africa --New York Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Christine Iraci left holds a light and Army Reserve Maj. Dwayne Bodie looks on as Anissa Talib-Ally with the South African Military Health Service checks a patient outside Richards Bay South Africa during a medical readiness visit July 25 2022 as part of Exercise Shared Accord. The every-other-year exercise teams American military personnel with those from an African nation. (Courtesy photo)

27 Jul, 2022

NEW YORK-- Rear Admiral Larry Weil center the commander of the New York Naval Militia presents plaques to the commanders of two Dominican Republic Navy training vessels visiting New York City on July 2 2022; the Almirante Juan Bautista a sail training ship; and the Almirante Didiez Burgos a former United States Coast Guard cutter. Weil and Commander Don McKnight attended a reception on board the Almirante Juan Bautista alongside representatives of the navies of Mexico Peru and El Salvador and the United State Coast Guard in New York City.

26 Jul, 2022

FORT INDIANTOWN GAP-New York Army National Guard Spc. Alana Johnson, a healthcare specialist with the 369th Special Troops Battalion, demonstrates a tactical casual care wrapping technique on Sgt. David Segarra, a combat medic with the 369th Sustainment Brigade, during annual training at Fort Indiantown Gap National Guard National Training Center, Jonestown, PA, July 13, 2022. The 369th Special Troops Battalion staff is a small battalion staff that operates with efficiency and effectiveness as a team, controlling a variety of units based on the operational situation.

25 Jul, 2022

FORT INDIANTOWN GAP--New York Army National Guard Pfc. Banquan Gladden a materiel control accounting specialist with the 369th Sustainment Brigade fires the Browning M2 .50 caliber machine gun assisted by Sgt. Michael Black a movements non-commissioned officer that transports equipment for automated systems for the brigade, during annual training at Fort Indiantown Gap National Guard National Training Center in Jonestown,Pennsylvania during annual training on July 10 2022. The sustainment brigade provides support and services to enable operational reach ensure freedom of action and prolong endurance for Army forces.

22 Jul, 2022

NEW MEXICO -New York Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to Charlie Company 2nd Battalion 108th Infantry Regiment conduct an awards and promotion ceremony at MacGregor Range Base Complex NM Jul. 16. During the ceremony Soldiers were recognized for their outstanding performance during pre-mobilization training at Fort Drum NY. Currently the company is attached to Task Force Wolfhound and is undergoing mobilization for an upcoming deployment to the Horn of Africa.

20 Jul, 2022

NEW WINDSOR-- New York Army National Guard 1st Sgt. Jose Aquino the new first sergeant of the 1569th Medium Truck Company stands with his family after a change of responsibility ceremony at Armed Forces Reserve Center New Windsor NY July 16 2022. The ceremony marked the change from outgoing 1st Sgt. John Wellington to incoming 1st Sgt. Jose Aquino.

18 Jul, 2022

CAMP SMITH-New York Guard service members, Spc Victor Marrero, Spc Henry Irizarry, and Staff Sgt. Stanley Cohen, assigned to the 56th Area Command, operate the Mobile Emergency Response Center radio station during the Empire Challenge exercise, at Camp Smith Training Site, Cortlandt Manor, NY, on July 16th, 2022. The communications exercise involved 100 personnel and stations across the state and Naval Militia personnel training on Seneca Lake.

15 Jul, 2022

SYRACUSE- Soldiers from the New York Army National Guard's 27th Infantry Brigade Combat Team who are deploying to Europe to serve as part of the Joint Multinational Training Group-Ukraine stand in formation during a farewell ceremony on Friday, July 15 at the Thompson Road Armory in Syracuse. The New York Army National Guard Soldiers will relieve Florida Army National Guard Soldiers who are currently conducting the mission.

15 Jul, 2022

FORT DRUM--New York Army National Guard Cpl. Michael Ortega and Pfc. Juan Almeida, two infantrymen assigned to Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry Regiment, operate a M240B machine gun during a platoon exercise at Fort Drum, Jul. 01. The 69th Regiment is conducting pre-mobilization training at Fort Drum in preparation of an upcoming deployment to the Horn of Africa.

11 Jul, 2022

FORT DRUM-- New York Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry Regiment, participate in a company live-fire exercise at Fort Drum, Jul. 4. Soldiers assigned to 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry Regiment are conducting pre-mobilization training in preparation of an upcoming deployment to Africa.

11 Jul, 2022

CAMP ROBINSON, ARKANSAS--U.S. Army Sergeants 1st Class Michael Trask and Robert Lamorte II, assigned to the New York Army National Guards 42nd Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade display the New York State flag during the Army Guards week-long Winston P. Wilson machine gun competition at Camp Joseph T. Robinson in North Little Rock Arkansas May 16-20. The two decided to compete at the last minute representing the state with just hours to go in the enrollment deadline.

7 Jul, 2022

U.S. Army 1st Lt. Timothy Kao, a platoon leader assigned to Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry Regiment, ignites a flare during a company live-fire exercise at Fort Drum, Jul. 4. Soldiers assigned to 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry Regiment are conducting pre-mobilization training in preparation of an upcoming deployment to Africa. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander Rector)

1 Jul, 2022

FORT DRUM --New York Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry Regiment, conduct a platoon live-fire exercise at Fort Drum, Jun. 29. The battalion is honing its warfighting skills for an upcoming deployment to Combined Joint Task Force Horn of Africa, slated for later this summer.

29 Jun, 2022

MINEOLA - Soldiers assigned to A Company of the New York Army National Guard's Recruiting and Retention Battalion gather for a group photograph during a retirement dinner for outgoing members of the company on June 23, 2022. The company is responsible for filling New York National Guard ranks in New York City and the surrounding area.

28 Jun, 2022

NEW YORK-- Pfc Zachery Jefremore, a member of the 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry, poses with his family members following a farewell ceremony at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in Manhattan on June 14, 2022. Jefremore is one of 1,100 Soldiers who headed for Fort Drum on June 14 to continue training for a deployment to the Horn of Africa in the fall.

27 Jun, 2022

FORT DRUM--New York Army National Guard Spc. Ronald Maldonado-Burke a religious affairs specialist, and Chaplain (Capt.) Garth Olsen, the 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry Regiment, chaplain conducts a religious service during pre-mobilization training at Fort Drum , New York on Jun. 19, 2022. Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry Regiment, are currently conducting pre-mobilization training for an overseas mission to the Horn of Africa.

22 Jun, 2022

WESTHAMPTON BEACH- New York Air National Guard Airmen who were part of the 2017 mission to save two crewmen on board the Motor Vessel Tamar pose with a painting commemorating the mission during an awards ceremony on June 4, 2022 at F.S. Gabreski Air National Guard Base in Westhampton Beach, New York. On April 24, 2017, the pararescue Airmen and Combat Rescue Officers jumped into the Atlantic Ocean at night to board the ship and perform emergency surgery to save two badly burned sailors. Picture are, from left: Lt. Col. Stephen Rush (team doctor, Master Sgt. Erik Blom, Lt. Col.Shawn Boughal, Maj. Marty Viera, Senior Master Sgt. Erik Blom, Master Sgt. Jordan St. Clair, Master Sgt. Jed Smith, and Staff Sgt. Michael Hartman.

21 Jun, 2022

CAMP SMITH-- New York National Guard Maj. Terry Benson the incoming commander of the 1st Battalion Infantry 106th Regiment Regional Training Institute (1st BN 106th IN RTI) accepts the battalion colors from Col. Jeffery Csoka regimental commander of the 106th Regiment Regional Training Institute during a change of command ceremony at Camp Smith Training Site Cortlandt Manor N.Y. June 12 2022. The ceremony marked the change of the 1st BN 106th IN RTIs commander from outgoing Lt. Col. Robert Stealey to incoming Maj. Terry Benson

17 Jun, 2022

MASSAPEQUA PARK-- Major General Ray Shields, right, the adjutant general of New York, speak with New York Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to the 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry, about their upcoming deployment to the Horn of Africa, during a farewell ceremony held at the Nassau County Police Academy in Massapequa Park, New York, on June 14. The Soldiers are part of a 1,100 member task force which will be providing security at Camp Lemonnier.

15 Jun, 2022

LATHAM--Sgt. Major Joseph Fisher the oldest Soldier presents joins New York Army Guard Command Sgt. Major David Piwowarski and Pvt. Aiden Lugo a New York Army National Guard recruit and the youngest Soldier present in cutting the Army Birthday Cake during a ceremony marks the Armys 247th Birthday on June 15 2022 at New York National Guard headquarters in Latham New York. The ceremony was delayed a day because New York Army National Guard key leaders were attending June 14 farewell events for 1100 Soldiers departing for a Horn of Africa security mission.

15 Jun, 2022

NEW YORK -- Six hundred Soldiers assigned to the 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry, wait for a farewell ceremony to begin a the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York on June 14, 2022. The Soldiers are deploying to the Horn of African in September. They left the ceremony on buses heading to Fort Drum, New York to continue training for the mission.

13 Jun, 2022

SCHENECTADY--Major General Michel Natali the assistant adjutant general Army for the New York National Guard join Schenectady New York Mayor Gary R. McCarthy in cutting the ribbon officially opening the New York Army National Guards storefront recruiting office in Schenectady. The new office is the tenth storefront recruiting station the New York Army National Guard has opened.

9 Jun, 2022

CAMP SMITH--New York Army National Guard Soldiers who competed as team Pale Horse receive the LTC William OToole Combat Team Pistol Match award for finishing in first place award following The Adjutant General Combat Marksmanship Skills Competition (TAG Match) at Camp Smith Training Site N.Y. on June 5 2022. The award was presented by Brig. Gen. Joseph Biehler, the commander of the 53rd Troop command, far right. The TAG Match is a 3-day event conducted by the New York Army National Guard to promote excellence in marksmanship training and offer Soldiers Airmen and State Militia the opportunity to test their marksmanship skills and weapon systems in a battle-focused environment

10 Jun, 2022

LATHAM--Family and friends of Soldiers of the 3rd Battalion 142nd Aviation wave as Soldiers depart for Fort Hood, Texas aboard UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters following a farewell ceremony on June 9, 2022. The Soldiers will be training at Fort Hood as they prepare to deploy to Kuwait later this summer. A similar farewell ceremony was also held at the flight facility in Ronkonkoma on June 9.

9 Jun, 2022

HANCOCK FIELD-- New York Air National Guard Master Sgt. Eric Wintersteen a crew chief assigned to the 174th Attak Wings Maintenance Group explains the airframe and engine inspection he is performing on an MQ-9 Reaper remotely piloted aircraft to Brazilian Air Force officers visiting Hancock Field Air National Guard Base in Syracuse New York on June 6 2022. The Hancock Field stop was part of a week-long tour of New York Air National Guard facilities the Brazilian team of eight officers and NCOs was conducting as part of the State Partnership Program.

8 Jun, 2022

FORT DRUM--New York Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to the 1st Battalion 69th Infantry negotiate swampy terrain at Fort Drum New York while conducting training there in May. The battalion is preparing to deploy to Camp Lemonnier Djibouti in the Horn of Africa later this summer.

7 Jun, 2022

NEWBURGH, New York-- Megan and Ginger Charlton pin the rank of brigadier general onto the uniform of their father Gary R. Charlton II of Skaneateles as their mother Susan and Major General Ray Shields the commander of the New York National Guard look on during promotion ceremonies on Saturday June 4 at Stewart Air National Guard Base in Newburgh.

6 Jun, 2022

STEWART AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE--General Daniel Hokanson the Chief of the National Guard Burea left on stage joins the members of the crew of C-17 Reach 824 on Saturday June 4 at Stewart Air National Guard Base in Newburgh New York. Hokanson was there to present one Distinguished F lying Cross and five Air Medals to the flight crew. They were recognized for their airmanship and valor in August 2021 when they delivered critical cargo and personnel to Kabul Airport dispite small arms fire and other dangers.

2 Jun, 2022

STEWART AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE- The seven members of the crew of Reach 824, a C-17 Globemaster III flown by the New York Air National Guards 105th Rescue Wing into Kabul during August 2021, pose for a group photo. They are, from left, Capt Matthew McChesney (Aircrew Commander), Tech Sgt. Byron Catu (flying crew chief), Staff Sgt. Evan Imbriglio (loadmaster), Tech Sgt. Joseph Caponi (loadmaster instructor), Staff Sgt. Corey Berke (loadmaster), Capt Jonathan Guagenti (pilot), Lt. Col. Andrew Townsend (pilot). McChesney will receive the Distinguished Flying Cross, while Townsend, Guagenti, Berke, Imbriglio, and Caponi will receive the Air Medal with Valor. Catu has ALREADY been awarded the Meritorious Service Medal.

31 May, 2022

GARDEN CITY-- Members of the 42nd Infantry Rainbow Division Association, and the 42nd Infantry Rainbow Division Veterans Foundation, and guests, honor the war dead of the 42nd Infantry Division at the N 42nd Infantry "Rainbow" Division World War I memorial, located in Garden City (Long Island), NY, on Saturday May 28, 2022.

27 May, 2022

LATHAM-- New York Army National Guard Color Guard presents arms as the Star Spangled Banner is played during Memorial Day ceremonies at New York State Division of Military and Naval Affairs headquarters in Latham New York on May 26 2022.

23 May, 2022

OVER THE ATLANTIC--New York Air National Guard Technical Sgt. Steven Benza, a loadmaster, and Chief Master Sgt. Craig Connor, a flight engineer, who are both assigned to the 106th Rescue Wing, work to assemble a medical supply cargo drop during a mission into the North Atlantic on May 20, 2022. The 106th Rescue Wing launched a mission to drop medical supplies to the crew of the French-registered sailboat Namah which was sailing from France to Panama and was 1,200 east of Long Island. A crewmember had second degree burns and the crew required supplies to treat her.

20 May, 2022

STEWART AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE-- New York Air National Guard Technical Sergeant Byron A. Catu,a member of the 105th Airlift Wing, receives the Meritorious Service Medal from Brig. Gen. Denise Donnell, the commander of the New York Air National Guard, during an award ceremony at Stewart Air National Guard Base on May 15, 2022. Catu, and three other flying crew chiefs, were recognizes for their service on multiple missions flown into an out of Afghanistan in August, 2021 in support of Operation Allies Refuge, the effort to evacuate Afghans who added the United States as Kabul fell to the Taliban.

19 May, 2022

STEWART AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE--New York Air National Guard Command Chief Master Sgt. Joseph A. Cincotta ( right) accepts the colors of the 105th Airlift Wing from Col. Gary Charlton II, the wing commander, during a ceremony marking his assumption of authority as the highest ranking enlisted leader in the 105th Airlift Wing on May 15, 2022 at Stewart Air National Guard Base in Newburgh.

16 May, 2022

FORT INDIANTOWN GAP- A New York National Guard Soldier with the 222nd Chemical Company performs a decontamination exercise at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, on May 14, while another solider carefully removes the gas mask for gear decontaminating.

12 May, 2022

KINGSTON-New York Naval Militia landing craft LC-350 pulls up on shore in Kingston, New York to debark an ATV assigned to the 2nd Civil Support Team on May 11 during a three-day United States Coast Guard exercise testing an interagency response to an oil spill on the Hudson River. Along with deploying the Civil Support Team to help analyze the spill, the Military Emergency Boat Team deployed an oil boom in the river.

3 May, 2022

HANCOCK FIELD, Syracuse--Col. William J. McCrink 174th Attack Wing Commander stands next to Col. Kevin St.John during an assumption of command ceremony of the 152nd Air Operations Group at Hancock Field Air National Guard Base Saturday April 30. St. John replaced Col. James J. Muscatello who had commanded the 152nd AOG since 2020.

10 May, 2022

NIAGARA FALLS-- A CH-47 Chinook assigned to the New York Army National Guards Bravo Company 3rd Battalion 126th Aviation removes a 3900-pound steel pontoon from the Niagara River just above the American side of Niagara Falls in Niagara Falls New York on May 4 2022. The pontoon which washed away from an ice dam in 2019 was removed because of concerns that it could go over the falls and damage the Cave of the Winds.

9 May, 2022

BRASILIA, Brazil- New York Air National Guard Airmen from the 222nd Command and Control Squadron which augments the U.S. agency managing American surveillance satellites pose with Brazilian officials at Brazils Space Operations Center in Brasilia the countrys capital on April 19 2022. The Guard Airmen were there as part of a State Partnership Program exchange.

6 May, 2022

SLEEPY HOLLOW- Combined Color Guards from the New York Guard, the New York City Department of Environmental Protection Police, and the Veterans Corps of Artillery, an honorary military organization, present arms during a ceremony honoring members of the New York Guard who died while protecting the New York City water system during World War I on May 1 in Sleep Holly Cemetery. Forty members of the state militia force died from influenza and accidents while protecting the city water system from sabotage.

6 May, 2022

FORT DRUM--A UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter assigned to the 3rd Battalion 142nd Aviation Regiment takes off to conduct aerial gunnery training at Fort Drum New York on April 28 2022. The battalion conducted annual training at Fort Drum from April 23 to May 7 as they prepare to mobilize and deploy to Kuwait in June.

3 May, 2022

CATSKILL-- The crew of the New York Naval Militias latest landing craft LC-351 form up in front of the boat during a christening ceremony at Historic Catskill Point Catskill New York April 30 2022. After taking delivery in March the 39 foot boat was christened by its sponsor Mrs. Patricia Weill and the boat will join the Navail Militias Military Emergency Boat Service. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Ryan Campbell)

3 May, 2022

FORT DRUM- Soldiers assigned to the New York Army National Guard's 3rd BAttalion, 142nd Aviation participate in Simulated Water Egress Training at the McGrath sports complex at Fort Drum, New York on April 29, 2022. The training is simulates a situation where a Soldier might need to evacuate a helicopter or vehicle that has been submerged in water.

2 May, 2022

LATHAM-- New York Rear Admiral Lawrence Weill speaks after taking command of the 2700-member New York Naval Militia during ceremonies at New York National Guard Headquarters in Latham New York on April 29 2022. Weill a retired Navy Reserve officer and Walworth New York leads the largest state naval force in the country.

28 Apr, 2022

LATHAM-- Major General Ray Shields, the Adjutant General of New York, presents Division of Military and Naval Affairs headquarters building superintendent with an award marking his 36 years of service as a state employee during a retirement ceremony on April 28 at the headquarters building in Latham. Along with serving as a facilities employee, Olsen also served 23 years as a New York Army National Guard infantryman.

27 Apr, 2022

LATHAM-Soldiers, Airmen and civilians assigned to New York National Guard headquarters gather out side Division of Military and Naval Affairs headquarters on Wednesday, April 27 to mark "Denim Day". The last Wednesday of April is earmarked as Denim Day on which people where denim clothing to indicate support for sexual assault awareness.

22 Apr, 2022

NEW YORK-- New York Army National Guard Major Michael McLean, the executive officer of the 369th Special Troops Battalion, conducts a tour of the historic Harlem Armory for a delegation of South African officers on April 21, 2022. The South African officers, and representatives of their military academy, where in New York to initial a faculty exchange agreement with the United States Military Academy. The New York National Guard has had a State Partnership Program agreement with South Africa's military since 2003.

21 Apr, 2022

US Army National Guard soldier Spc. Arnaldo Santos assigned to the 222nd Military Police Company perform the 100 swim in uniform which is part of the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge event at west point military academy APR. 6-8 2022.The three-day event consists of several events to test Soldiers on their Army knowledge physical fitness and tactical prowess ending in a 12-mile road march and the privilege to represent New York at the regional and national levels.

12 Apr, 2022

US Army Staff Sgt. Alexander Sanchez assigned to the New York Army National Guards 222nd Military Police Company prepares for the deadlift portion of the Army Combat Fitness Test during the New York Best Warrior Competition at the Camp Smith Training Site Cortlandt Manor N.Y. April 6 2022. Sanchez earned the title of Best NCO at the conclusion of the training competition that included events such as fitness land navigation warrior tasks essay writing a board appearance and weapons qualification. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Pfc. Jean Sanon)

6 Apr, 2022

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Ray Shields the adjutant general passes the colors of the New York Air National Guard to Air Force Brig. Gen. Denise Donnell signifying her assumption of command of the states Air National Guard at the Joint Force Headquarters in Latham New York April 2 2022. Donnell assumes command of the states nearly 6000 Air National Guard members the nations largest Air National Guard component from Maj. Gen. Timothy LaBarge who retires after 39 years of service. . (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. William Gizara)

31 Mar, 2022

U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Derrick Perez the incoming first sergeant of the New York Army National Guards 133rd Composite Supply Company receives his promotion to first sergeant and is pinned by his daughter prior to his change of responsibility ceremony at Army Reserve Readiness Center on Fort Hamilton in Brooklyn N.Y. March 27 2022. Perez and the 133rd Supply Company are part of the 369th Sustainment Brigade the Armys famed Harlem Hellfighters. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Sebastian Rothwyn)

30 Mar, 2022

Schenectady County Legislator Gary Hughes thanks New York Army National Guard Sgt. Olivia Mannetti for her service at the Glendale Home in Glenville New York March 25 2022. The Glendale Home is a 200-bed nursing home where seven Soldiers and New York Guard state defense force volunteers deployed to assist with the care of residents during the recent COVID-19 Omicron surge. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Matthew Gunther)

21 Mar, 2022

GUILDERLAND --Spc Ilies Benaiche of Bravo Company 642nd Aviation Support Battalion fires a M-4 Carbine while participating in the 42nd Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigades best warrior competition at Guilderland Range NY on 19 March. The competition was designed to evaluate the basic soldier skills of participants while under stressful situations.

18 Mar, 2022

NEW YORK-- Lt. Col. Shawn Tabankin and Regimental Pipe Major Joe Brady lead the Soldiers of the New York Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry Regiment, past St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York on March 17, 2022 as the battalion leads the New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade. The "Fighting 69th" has led the world's largest St. Patrick's Day parade since 1851.

15 Mar, 2022

SCOTIA--U.S. Air National Guard Staff. Sgt. Jason Candido, a propulsion specialist at the 109th Airlift Wing, performs maintenance on a 3.5 turbo engine on Jan. 26, 2022 at Stratton Air National Guard Base in Schenectady, New York. Candido was one of two airmen who spent over a month assembling the engine from scratch. The new engine will provide more power for the wing's LC-130 Skibirds as they take off from the ice in Antarctica or Greenland.

14 Mar, 2022

NIAGARA FALLS-- New York Air National Guard Col. Gary R. Charlton II, right, the outgoing commander of the 107th Attack Wing, congratulates his successor, Lt. Col. Andrew J. Carlson during change of command ceremonies at Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station on March 12, 2022. Charlton is moving on to command the 105th Airlift Wing at Stewart Air National Guard Base in Newburgh, New York.

11 Mar, 2022

WATERVLIET--Codi Dowen a supply technician inspects assault packs at the New York Army National Guard Central Issue Facility at the Watervliet Arsenal in Watervliet New York on March 9th 2022 . After being turned in the packs will be inspected repaired or serviced if needed and await issue to a new unit in the future.

9 Mar, 2022

BRONX--New York Army National Guard leaders and New York State Office of General Services Commissioner Jeanette Moy toss a ceremonial shovel of sand during ground breaking ceremonies at the Bronx Armory Complex in New York City on March 3, 2022 to mark the start of a $10 million building upgrade. The Soldiers are, from left, Major General Ray Shields, the adjutant general of New York, Lt. Col. Jeffery Roth, commander of the 1st Battalion, 258th Field Artillery, and Capt. Zachary Rowland, the commander of the battery which is headquartered in the building.

3 Mar, 2022

SYRACUSE -- Capt. Nicholas Charnley, Maj. Dermot Gavin and Maj. Jared Kausner assigned to the 27th Infantry Brigade Combat Teamdiscuss the theoretical application of multi-domain operations in a modern-day version of the Battle of Saipain in World War II, during a leaders workshop in Syracuse New York February 26 2022. The workshop served to prepare the 27th IBCTs senior leaders for upcoming deployments and development of their future forces.

1 Mar, 2022

WASHINGTON, D.C.-- Major General Timothy LaBarge, the commander of the New York Air National Guard, presents New York Conspicuous Service Award to U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Dawne Deskins the deputy director of the Air National Guard during her retirement ceremony at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling District of Columbia Feb. 25 2022. Deskins, retired after 37 years of military service in the Air Force and the New York Air National Guard. She commanded the Eastern Air Defense Sector before taking on responsibilities at National Guard Bureau.

28 Feb, 2022

JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX- LAKEHURST-- Soldiers assigned to Headquarters Company of the New York Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry fire 60mm mortars on Range 59c at Fort Dix, New Jersey. The 60mm mortar is a lightweight man-portable muzzle-loaded weapon consisting of a smooth-bore metal tube fixed to a base plate with a lightweight bipod mount and a sight.

18 Feb, 2022

PANAMA CITY, Florida-- New York Air National Guard 106th Rescue Wing firefighters extinguish live-fire training props at Silver Flag exercise at Tyndall Air Force Base Panama City Fla. January 6 2022. Nineteen Airmen from the 106th Civil Engineering Squadron traveled to Tyndall AFB for a 10-day exercise where they trained and tested their readiness.

17 Feb, 2022

GREAT SACANDAGA LAKE--Airmen assigned to the New York Air National Guard's 109th Airlift Wing prepare to set up camp on the ice of the Great Sacandaga Lake near Northville, New York on Feb. 15, 2022 . The Airmen were training on the tasks involved with creating an ice "ski-way" to land massive ski-equipped LC-130 Hercules aircraft on ice in the polar regions.

14 Feb, 2022

FORT HAMILTON-New York National Guard Soldiers practice immobilizing an injured leg during Emergency Medical Technician training conducted at the U.S. Army Reserve Center at Fort Hamilton, Brooklyn on February 8, 2022. The Soldiers are among 400 New York Military Forces members being trained as EMTs, even though they are not military medics, in an effort to make the New York National Guard more flexible when responding to emergency situations.

11 Feb, 2022

New York National Guard service members and support staff of the Baychester COVID-19 Vaccination Site help to administer the 100,000th shot to Horace Green, 59, of the Bronx, New York, February 10, 2022. The milestone was achieved in 315 days of operations in support of the community. U.S. National Guard photo courtesy of 1st Lt. Levi Jordan.

9 Feb, 2022

CORTLANDT MANOR -- New York National Guard Capt. Eric Samson the incoming commander of the 719th Composite Truck Company holds the guidon with the units colors as he takes charge of the responsibility and authority of the company during a change of command ceremony at the Camp Smith Training Site Cortlandt Manor N.Y. Feb. 6 2022. Lt. Col. Michael Bedryk commander of the 369th Special Troops Battalion passed the guidon to Samson during the ceremony that marked the change of the 719th Composite Truck Company's commander from outgoing Capt. Seun Ogunkoya to incoming Samson.

7 Feb, 2022

CAMP SMITH--U.S. Army Capt. Rolando Sierra, the commander of the 138th Public Affairs Detachment (left), and Sgt. 1st Class Warren Wright, the noncommissioned officer-in-charge of the detachment (right), encase the colors at a farewell deployment ceremony at Camp Smith, N.Y., January 25, 2022. The 138th PAD deployed to the Balkans in support of operation Kosovo Force 30, a NATO-led international peacekeeping force in Kosovo.

31 Jan, 2022

FORT HOOD, TEXAS-- Staff Sgt. Dylan Delamarter, a member of the 2nd Battalion, 108th Infantry, and Sgt. Ethan Hart, from the 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry, who are both combat medics transport a a patient during the Army's Best Medic Competition. Twenty-two two-Soldier teams from around the world traveled to Fort Hood Texas to competes to be named the Army's Best Medic during the 72-hour event.

26 Jan, 2022

FARMINGDALE-- New York National Guard Soldiers and Airmen review the steps for evaluating patients during emergency medical technician training conducted on January 17, 2022 at the Farmingdale Armed Forces Reserve Center on Long Island. The 37-member class, is one of 11 planned to provide EMT training to 400 members of the New York National Guard at the direction of New York Gov. Kathy Hochul.

25 Jan, 2022

ELMONT--New York Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Victor Nicotra, assigned to Alpha Co., Recruiting and Retention Battalion, repels down from the UBS Arena rafters for the ceremonial puck drop during Military Appreciation Night at the Islanders vs Coyote game January 21 2022 in Elmont, New York.

5 Jan, 2022

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.