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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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Times Union -- Mon, 06 Apr 2026 Duty Calls: 109th Airlift Wing has a new top enlisted airman Chief Master Sgt. Vincent Fasano has assumed the responsibility of command chief of the New York Air National Guards 1,100-member 109th Airlift Wing at the Stratton Air National Guard Base... (more)
Military Spot.com -- Wed, 01 Apr 2026 Guard Using Tethered Drones for Protection APRIL 1, 2026 The New York Guards 105th Airlift Wing at Stewart Air National Guard Base is introducing tethered drones to its arsenal of safety and security equipment to enhance its ability... (more)
NationalGuard.mil -- Tue, 31 Mar 2026 New York Guard Elevates Force Protection with Tethered Drones STEWART AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, N.Y. The New York Guards 105th Airlift Wing at Stewart Air National Guard Base is introducing tethered drones to its arsenal of safety and security equipment... (more)
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