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New York, NY--General Raymond Odierno, the commander of Multi-National Forces- Iraq congratulates New York Army National Guard 1st Sgt. James Meltz following Meltz's receipt of George Van Cleave Military Leadership Award from the USO of Metropolitan New York, at the organizations annual dinner in Manhattan on Dec. 9.
Meltz, a New York State Trooper in civilian life, was serving as 1st Sgt. of D Company 108th Infantry in Afghanistan in 2008 when he was awarded the Bronze Star for Valor after rescuing Soldiers from a damaged humvee and then joining the company commander in leading the company in repelling a Taliban ambush.
This is the second year in a row in which the New York Army National Guard has represented the Army in receiving the prestigious award, which is presented to one member of each armed service annually.
In 2008 the award when to 1st Sgt. Troy Steward of Buffalo, a member of 2nd Battalion 101st Cavalry, who also served in Asfghanistan.
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Legacy.com, July 26, 2024: -- Fri, 26 Jul 2024 Thomas Maguire Obituary Major General (retired) Thomas P. Maguire, Jr, 77, the former Adjutant General of New York, passed away on July 20, 2024, at his home in Sun City Center, FL where he lived happily with his... (more)
WNYT -- Tue, 23 Jul 2024 New leader takes helm at National Guard headquarters in Troy (video) New York Army National Guard Lieutenant Colonel Katie Schin has taken command of the 42nd Infantry Divisions Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion. A ceremony took place at the divisions... (more)
Times Union -- Mon, 22 Jul 2024 Duty Calls: Two honored for 35 years of exemplary duty COLONIE - Two members of the New York state military forces have been honored for 35 years of military service upon retirement. New York Army National Guard Col. Steve Rowe of Clifton Park... (more)
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