Staff Sgt. Gulmar Parga, a Squad Leader in the New York Army National Guard's Security Force, Detachment C, stands behind Cpl. Gerald Munroe as his squad prepares to move to a training objective during battle drill rehearsals at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Patriot, Fort Bragg, NC.
The Guard Soldiers are training for deployment to Afghanistan later this spring as part of Combined Joint Task Force Phoenix, the training and mentoring team for the Afghan national army and police forces. The unit will conduct predeployment training until March.US Army Photo by Lt. Col. Paul Fanning. (RELEASED)
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National Guard.mil -- Fri, 26 Jun 2026 Last N.Y. Guardsmen Return Home From Operation Epic Fury TROY, N.Y. The last of 500 New York National Guard Soldiers who deployed to the Middle East with the headquarters of the 42nd Infantry Division returned to New York from their deployment... (more)
Batavia Daily News -- Thu, 25 Jun 2026 Medina soldier receives Army National Guard promotion LATHAM Two area New York Army National Guard members have been promotied in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership. The promotions included: Liam Castricone... (more)
Army.mil -- Wed, 24 Jun 2026 NY Army Guard aviation brigade hones domestic response readiness during Vibrant Response 2026 CAMP ATTERBURY, Ind. Forty New York Army National Guard Soldiers from the 42nd Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade coordinated aviation support during Vibrant Response 2026, a large-scale... (more)