CAMP SMITH--New York Naval Militia Petty Officer Frank Gavin conducts training on how to tow one of the Military Emergency Boat Service patrol craft during training here on May 18. The Naval Militia’s Military Emergency Boat Service (MEBS) operates nine watercraft that support security and law enforcement missions. Naval Militia members belong to the Navy Reserve, Coast Guard Reserve, and Marine Corps Reserve and agree to make themselves available for state duty when called upon. A small number of Naval Militia members are retired servicemembers not affiliated with the federal reserve forces.
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Military Spot.com -- Wed, 01 Apr 2026 Guard Using Tethered Drones for Protection APRIL 1, 2026 The New York Guards 105th Airlift Wing at Stewart Air National Guard Base is introducing tethered drones to its arsenal of safety and security equipment to enhance its ability... (more)
NationalGuard.mil -- Tue, 31 Mar 2026 New York Guard Elevates Force Protection with Tethered Drones STEWART AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, N.Y. The New York Guards 105th Airlift Wing at Stewart Air National Guard Base is introducing tethered drones to its arsenal of safety and security equipment... (more)
Nordic Defense Sector -- Tue, 31 Mar 2026 Inside the Sweden-New York Nat'l Guard Partnership NDS has interviewed Brigadier General Isabel Smith and Lieutenant Colonel Melanie Padilla from the New York National Guard (NYNG), who speak about the close cooperation between Sweden and... (more)