Captain Joseph Merrill from Binghamton congratulates Spec. Kevin MacNeill from Whitney Point as he presents the New York Army National Guard Soldier with an Army Commendation Medal for serving in Afghanistan with the 27th Brigade Combat Team during an awards ceremony held Friday, Nov. 14 in Kabul.
Almost 50 members of Company D, 2nd Battalion 108th Infantry, received awards during the event.
These included 15 Combat Infantryman's Badge awards, and two awards of the Combat Action Badge for non-infantry Soldiers
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Times Union -- Mon, 28 Sep 2026 Duty Calls: Rev. Kelley Military Society to honor hometown heroes The Rev. Francis A. Kelley Military Honor Society of the Capital District will honor and induct hometown heroes during its 13th annual Appreciation and Recognition Banquet on Oct. 23. Doors... (more)
Auburn Citizen -- Sat, 26 Sep 2026 4 Cayuga County National Guard members promoted LATHAM Maj. Gen. Ray Shields, the adjutant general for the state of New York, announces the recent promotion of members of the New York Army National Guard in recognition of his capability... (more)
Department of Defense, -- Sat, 26 Sep 2026 New York National Guard, Sweden strengthen partnership at Air Force Jubilee (video) U.S. and Swedish military leaders and aviators discuss the New York National Guards partnership with Sweden during the Swedish Air Forces centennial Jubilee at Malmen Air Base near Linkping,... (more)