Staff Sergeant Steven Hughes from Co. B, 642nd Aviation, New York Army National Guard, validates a known point on the Fort Drum compass course during Annual Training at Fort Drum. Hughes was checking the course to ensure that Soldiers of 3rd Battalion, 142nd Aviation, were getting accurate readings when they negotiated the course.
The Soldiers of 3-142nd Aviation are training at Fort Drum until April 24 to prepare mobilization and deployment to Iraq this summer.
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NY National Guard In the News
Brooklyn Paper -- Mon, 21 Jul 2025 Fort Hamilton celebrates 200 years standing guard over New York Harbor U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hamilton marked its bicentennial anniversary with a public celebration on June 13, featuring a free concert and fireworks display on Engeldrum Bluff. U.S. Army Garrison... (more)
Times Union -- Mon, 21 Jul 2025 Duty Calls: Several Army National Guard units have new leaders Several New York Army National Guard units have new commanders. Col. Bryon Linnehan assumed command of the historic Harlem Hellfighters 369th Sustainment Brigade during a ceremony in Harlem.... (more)
Fingerlakes Daily News, -- Sun, 20 Jul 2025 National Guard Veteran Launches Campaign in NY-24 Army National Guard veteran and educator Alissa Ellman is officially launching her campaign for Congress in New Yorks 24th District. The Democrat announced her candidacy at Veterans Memorial... (more)