BASRA, Iraq-- New York Army National Guard Major James Wood, Operations Officer for the 501st Ordnance Battalion (Explosive Ordinance Disposal) reads the names and biographies of EOD Soldiers who gave their lives during operations in 2010 during a memorial service held at the chapel here on May 7. The 501st, based in Scotia, NY is in command of EOD Soldiers operating in Southern Iraq in support of Operation New Dawn.
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Times Union -- Mon, 30 Mar 2026 Duty Calls: 42nd Division Artillery in Troy has a new commander Col. Jeffrey Roth has assumed command of the New York Army National Guards 42nd DIVARTY, the artillery headquarters of the 42nd Infantry Division, during a ceremony last week at the Jamaica... (more)
The Daily News -- Fri, 27 Mar 2026 NYC salutes NYPD cop who died serving with Army in war against Iranian regime An NYPD cop who died doing double duty as a soldier during the U.S. attack on Iran was remembered as a humble servant who would sacrifice anything for his family, community and country. ... (more)
WCBS -- Fri, 27 Mar 2026 Family, friends mourn loss of NYPD officer and national guard member who died during deployment (video) Family, friends mourn loss of NYPD officer and national guard member who died during deployment The funeral for NYPD's Major Sorffly Davius died after suffering a medical episode while... (more)