WATERVLIET--New York Army National Guard Sgt. Donald Leinfelder explains to Ray Gaston, Watervliet Arsenal support division chief, how a similar armor kit may have saved his life during a 2005 firefight in Iraq.
Since 2004 the Arsenal team has produced more than 15,000 gunner protective kits and 6,000 overhead protection kits. The Arsenal has ended production of those kits as the Army switches to new types of armored vehicles.
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Bellmore Patch -- Wed, 19 Nov 2025 North Bellmore National Guard Airman Receives New Rank NORTH BELLMORE, NY A National Guard Airman received a new rank, as recently shared by Air Force Major General Michael Bank, commander of the New York Air National Guard. Bank announced... (more)
Rome Sentinel -- Tue, 18 Nov 2025 Pair promoted in New York Air National Guard LATHAM Two local airmen have received promotions with the New York Air National Guard, according to an announcement by Air Force Major Gen. Michael Bank, in recognition of their capability... (more)
Rome Sentinel -- Tue, 18 Nov 2025 Several local Army National Guard soldiers earn promotions LATHAM Five area residents are among the members of the New York Army National Guard who have received recent promotions, according to an announcement by Major Gen. Ray Shields, adjutant... (more)