National Guard Bureau Chief Lt. Gen. Steven Blum speaks with New York Adjutant General Major Gen. Joseph Taluto during a visit to New York City on Sept. 17, 2007. Blum wears a New York Police Department baseball cap presented to him by members of the New National Guard’s Joint Task Force Empire Shield who are also members of the NYPD. Joint Task Force Empire Shield employs National Guard Soldiers and Airmen to enhance security at New York City airports, and train stations., along with power plants in upstate New York.
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Times Union -- Mon, 09 Jun 2025 Duty Calls: Clifton Park resident advances to brigadier general Patrick Clare of Clifton Park, an Iraq War veteran, was promoted to brigadier general while serving in the New York Army National Guard during a ceremony at the New York National Guard Headquarters... (more)
Stars and Stripes -- Sat, 07 Jun 2025 Empire Challenge hits the waters near Niagara Falls NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (Tribune News Service) The New York Naval Militia and New York National Guard members conducted emergency response exercises Thursday on the lower Niagara River and Lake... (more)
WVIB -- Thu, 05 Jun 2025 Empire Challenge helps agencies practice collaboration (video) LEWISTON, N.Y. (WIVB) Local, state, and federal agencies are conducting emergency response exercises on the Niagara River and Lake Ontario on June 5 and 6 during the Empire Challenge. The... (more)