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Download full resolution image Change of Command in Kabul

Change of Command in Kabul

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.

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NY National Guard In the News

National Guard,mil -- Wed, 23 Sep 2026 New York, Massachusetts Guard Soldiers Compete in Logan-Duffy Rifle Match WEST POINT, N.Y. Twelve National Guard Soldiers representing New York and Massachusetts took to the firing line Sept. 18 at the United States Military Academy for the annual Logan-Duffy Rifle... (more)

Morris County Focus -- Wed, 23 Sep 2026 East Hanover Airman Promoted to Major in New York Air National Guard EAST HANOVER Nicholas Evans assigned to the New York Air National Guards 105th Airlift Wing, was promoted to the rank of major on July 29. Air Force Major General Gary Charlton, commander... (more)

Utica Phoenix -- Wed, 23 Sep 2026 Hochul Highlights National Guard Security Efforts at Grand Central Visit spotlights 1,050-member Empire Shield mission and state funding for security at major New York City transit hubs National Guard security at Grand Central Terminal was the focus of Gov.... (more)

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