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Download full resolution image Big Apple Rededicates Father Duffy Square

Big Apple Rededicates Father Duffy Square

The Times Square memorial for New York Army National Guard Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Francis Duffy shines on October 16, 2008. The City of New York rededicated Father Duffy Square after years of renovations and restoration for the heroic World War I National Guard veteran of the city's famous 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry, the Army's illustrious "Fighting 69th." The unit has served as a National Guard military force in the nation's Civil War, Mexican Expedition of 1916, World War I, World War II and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Most recently, hundreds of New York City, Long Island and Hudson Valley Soldiers from the 69th volunteered to deploy for service in Afghanistan for Operation Enduring Freedom.

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USA Today Network -- Thu, 09 Jul 2026 Why are flags at half-staff in NY today? What to know Flags on all New York state government buildings will be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset Thursday, July 9, in honor of Cottekill Fire Department Chief David A. Gagnon, who died... (more)

National Fisherman.com -- Thu, 02 Jul 2026 Coast Guard, Air Guard rescue one after EPIRB off Montauk An EPIRB alert for the fishing vessel Miss Alexa sounded around 11:24 a.m. June 30 southwest of Montauk, N.Y. Coast Guard boat crews and National Guard aviators searched June 30 and located... (more)

NationalGuard.mil, -- Wed, 01 Jul 2026 New York Guard to Participate in July 4 Aerial Review NEW YORK Two New York Air National Guard wings will participate in a 150-plane International Aerial Review set for the morning of July 4 in New York City. Airmen from the 105th Airlift... (more)

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