KINGSTON, N.Y. - New York Army National Guard Brig. Gen. Michael Swezey, at left, Commander of the New York Army National Guard's 53rd Troop Command, presents Army Commendation Medals to Spc. Michael Taylor and Spc. Kristen Walker of the 104th Military Police Battalion Headquarters at their Kingston armory on Sunday June 22. The Soldiers, their families, and Kingston-area community gathered for the unit's formal welcome-home Freedom Salute Ceremony to honor the troops for their successful overseas deployment to Iraq from June 2007 until March of 2008. Photo by Maj. James Zucker (RELEASED).
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Times Union, -- Mon, 09 Feb 2026 Duty Calls: Niskayuna resident takes command of 5,100 soldiers New York Army National Guard Col. Jason Lefton of Niskayuna, an Iraq War veteran, took command of 5,100 soldiers of the 53rd Troop Command during a ceremony at Camp Smith Training Site, Cortlandt... (more)
Rome Daily Sentinel, -- Mon, 09 Feb 2026 Sherrill resident among five New York Air Guard honorees LATHAM Five of the New York Air National Guards 5,872 members have been named Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2026, according to an announcement by state officials. The New York Air... (more)
Niagara Frontier Publications -- Sat, 07 Feb 2026 NY Air Guard's 107th Attack Wing recruiters earn top recruiting award for 2025 The recruiters of the New York Air National Guard's 107th Attack Wing have earned the Air Guard's top recruiting award in the state. The 10 recruiters earned the Patriot Team award... (more)