Col. Brian Balfe, the commander of the New York Army National Guard's 27th Brigade Combat Team receives the Brigade colors from Major General Robert Cone, commander of Combined Security Transition Command-Afghanistan during Transition of Authority (TOA) ceremonies on Saturday, April 26 in Kabul, Afghanistan. Balfe took command of Combined Joint Task Force Phoneix, a international task force with the mission of training the Afghan Army and police from Brig. Gen. Robert E. Livingston of the South Carolina Army National
CJTF-Phoneix includes members from 22 NATO nations and all four United States Military Services.
DMNA Press Releases
Loading Press Releases...NY National Guard In the News
WRGB -- Thu, 26 Mar 2026 Act of Valor during Civil War lives on through Saratoga Springs museum (video) SARATOGA COUNTY, N.Y. (WRGB) In Mechanicville, the name Ellsworth seems to be everywhere on street signs, historical markers, and towering memorials. Most people drive right by, unaware... (more)
WPIX -- Thu, 26 Mar 2026 Flags ordered to half-staff for NYPD officer Sorffly Davius: Heres why NEW YORK (PIX11) On Friday, flags will be at half-staff to honor a U.S. Army Major and NYPD Officer who died from a medical episode in Kuwait while supporting Operation Epic Fury. New York... (more)
NationalGuard.mil -- Thu, 26 Mar 2026 New York Guard's Cyber Team Strengthens Online Battle Skills KINGSTON, N.Y. New York Army National Guard Soldiers with Cyber Protection Team 173 sharpened their skills defending critical infrastructure from digital threats during a simulated cyber... (more)