New York Army National Guard at Erie County Fair

HAMBURG, NY (08/20/2015)(readMedia)-- The New York Army National Guard will be at the Erie County Fair today through Sunday, Aug. 23rd. Recruiters will be on hand to talk to people considering a career with the New York Army National Guard. There is a pull-up bar competition, a Humvee for viewing and an on-site mobile recruiting office. Recruiters will be available throughout the day to interview prospective Soldiers.

For inquiries, contact Master Sgt. Peter L. Holden (315) 719-9707.

WHO: New York Army National Guard Soldiers and recruiters

WHAT: Erie County Fair

WHEN: Thursday, August 20, 2015 through Sunday, August 23, 2015

WHERE: Erie County Fairgrounds, Hamburg, New York 14075

BACKGROUND:

The New York Army National Guard, with a membership close to 10,500 soldiers, is currently at 100 percent strength. National Guard recruiters, however, are continually seeking new Soldiers for job and education opportunities in units across the state.

An Army National Guard recruiting team at the fair is manning a mobile recruiting station where visitors can find out about part-time jobs available with the Army National Guard. They can learn more about what 10,000 members of the New York Army National Guard do, and consider if they have an interest in joining the team.

Recruiters and Army National Guard Soldiers will be prepared to discuss benefits of National Guard membership. This may include money for further education, specialized skills training and additional income.

The New York Army National Guard has units located across the state. After Soldiers complete basic and advanced training, they can expect to generally serve one weekend per month and two weeks annual training. Other training opportunities require a greater time commitment.

Members of the Army National Guard have both a national and state function. Soldiers train in preparation for deployment; as infantrymen, truck drivers, artillerymen, signal specialists, medics, supply clerks or in other skills. This prepares Soldiers for overseas deployment to combat zones or for other federal missions. National Guard Soldiers also use military skills here in New York State when responding to state emergency missions.

Members of the media are invited to drop by the National Guard recruiting station as part of their coverage. Throughout the summer months New York Army National Guard recruiters will be manning booths at town and county fairs to let the public and potential Soldiers know more about opportunities available within the force.