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New York City-- New York Governor David Paterson pins two-star rank on New York Guard Commander Major General Fergal Foley, the commander of the New York Guard, the state's volunteer, unpaid force which augments the New York National Guard and assists with operations and training.
State Major General Foley retired from the New York Army National Guard as a Colonel in 2006. He assumed command of the New York Guard this year and his promotion was recently confirmed by the New York State Senate.
The New York Guard, one of 26 Congressionally-authorized state defense forces, provides National Guard forces with additional skills and manpower when training, preparing for mobilization, and in state emergencies.
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Rome Sentinel -- Wed, 16 Jun 2021 Whitesboro man receives promotion to senior master sergeant LATHAM Airman John McCormick, of Whitesboro, has been promoted to the rank of senior master sergeant at the 224th Air Defense Group during a recent ceremony, according to an announcement... (more)
Army.mil, -- Wed, 16 Jun 2021 New York National Guard celebrates Army birthday LATHAM, N.Y. An Army warrant officer who has been in uniform since 1978 and a private first class who has served just over a year joined forces to cut the Army birthday cake during the New... (more)
Patch.com -- Tue, 15 Jun 2021 NY Will Close COVID Testing Site, Return Glen Island To County NEW ROCHELLE, NY The first drive-through coronavirus testing site opened in New York will close on June 25. The end of testing at the Westchester County park marks something of a milestone.... (more)
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