BASRA, Iraq--New York Army National Guard Soldiers of the 206th MP Company, posted in Basra, examine a map during a recent training exercise on quick reaction force missions.
As American military forces in Iraq draw-down, Soldiers are learning to do new missions. The company's 3rd Squad, 2nd Platoon recently cross-trained on the QRF mission with 3rd Squad, 2rd Platoon, led by Staff Sgt. Anthony Boodoo. The day's training also included escorting a British convoy.
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WSTM -- Thu, 10 Oct 2024 Syracuse based National Guard troops deployed to assist in Milton response More than 40 Syracuse-based National Guard soldiers have been deployed to Florida to assist in the response to Hurricane Milton. Sixty-five total National Guard members from across the state... (more)
WHEC -- Wed, 09 Oct 2024 Its pretty devastating: Army National Guard members, Chinook helicopters return after relief efforts in Carolinas (videos) ROCHESTER, N.Y. While Florida is dealing with the wrath of Hurricane Milton, many people in the Carolinas are still reeling from the effects of Hurricane Helene two weeks ago. Three Chinook... (more)
WCAX -- Wed, 09 Oct 2024 New York sends National Guard to Florida ( Video) Hurricane victims will receive a helping hand from the Empire State as New York is sending aid to Florida in the wake of Milton.