BASRA, Iraq--Lt. Col. Robert Mitchell, the commander of the Scotia-based 501st Ordnance Battalion (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) poses next to the battalion’s headquarters sign here. The New York National Guard battalion is responsible for counter IED operations and training Iraqi Police counter-explosives teams as the headquarters of Task Force Troy-South. The 38 members of the units have a wide range of skills ranging from explosives experts to intelligence analysis and supply management.
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TapInto Roselle, -- Thu, 13 Feb 2025 Roselle National Guard Airman Receives New Rank, New Responsibilities ROSELLE, NJ - A Roselle National Guard Airman was among several members of the New York Air National Guard who were promoted in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility... (more)
NationalGuard.mil -- Tue, 11 Feb 2025 NY Wing to Participate in Canadian Arctic Training Exercise SCOTIA, N.Y. Fifty-nine Airmen and two LC-130 Hercules aircraft from the New York Air National Guards 109th Airlift Wing will participate in a joint military exercise in the Northwest Territories... (more)
Finger Lakes Times -- Tue, 11 Feb 2025 FLCC hosts online talk about African-American combat unit the Harlem Rattlers CANANDAIGUA In honor of Black History Month, Finger Lakes Community College will host an online talk by Jeffrey Sammons, emeritus professor of history at New York University, at 7 p.m. Wednesday. ... (more)