FORT HAMILTON, BROOKLYN--Major Jody Lupo, the new commander of the 24th Civil Support Team, stands in front of the members of his specialized unit after taking command from Lt. Col. Kaarlo Hietala during Change of Command ceremonies here on Wednesday, March 9. The 21-member team of New York National Guard Soldiers and Airmen is specially trained to detect the presence of chemical, biological, and radiological agents and works with civilian first responders and other agencies in the New York City metropolitan area.
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North Country Now -- Wed, 26 Aug 2026 Army National Guard officer from Waddington gets promoted at site of historic battlefield Army Guard Maj. Alex Hammond received his new rank on Tuesday, August 25, at the site of a French and Indian War battle immortalized in "The Last of the Mohicans." Photo courtesy... (more)
WGRZ -- Tue, 25 Aug 2026 West Valley National Guardsman promoted to one-star brigadier general ( Video) New York Army National Guard Col. Bradley Frank, a West Valley resident and veteran of the Iraq War, was promoted to the rank of brigadier general.
Military Officer -- Tue, 25 Aug 2026 Sept. 11 Through the Eyes of National Guard Officers Who Were There The terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, remain a watershed moment in American history. Twenty-five years ago this month, members of the extremist group al-Qaida hijacked four passenger jets,... (more)