FORT DRUM--New York National Guard Sgt. Jason Beckwith services a 10 K generator during 27th Brigade Combat Team training on the Standardized Integrated Command Post System conducted at Fort Drum the weekend of Nov. 5-6.
Training on the new system required brigade soldiers to learn how to set up new improved DRASH (Deployable Rapid Assembly Shelter) tents, and operate new communications systems, computers and support equipment.
The brigade is schedule to deploy to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in 2012.
DMNA Press Releases
NY National Guard In the News
Southnews.net -- Tue, 19 Nov 2024 US Northeast dealing with hundreds of bushfires in windy conditions NEW YORK CITY, New York: Firefighters in New York said on November 17 that a voluntary evacuation overnight helped them protect more than 160 homes from a stubborn wildfire near the New Jersey... (more)
WKBW, -- Mon, 18 Nov 2024 'It's a lot of fun': 107th Attack Wing celebrates milestone recruiting numbers (video): NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WKBW) You've seen our Airmen flying over Highmark Stadium before Buffalo Bills games, getting fans excited. Turns out there's a lot to cheer about on the field and... (more)
NationalGuard.mil -- Mon, 18 Nov 2024 New York Army National Guard New York Air Guard Woman Excels at South Africa Competition POTCHEFSTROOM, South Africa - New York Air Guard Senior Airman Vincenza Costanzo was the top-scoring woman at a week-long South African National Defence Force Military Skills Competition. ... (more)