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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NationalGuard.mil -- Thu, 21 May 2026 N.Y. National Guard Marks Memorial Day With Ceremony LATHAM, N.Y. Soldiers, Airmen, Naval Militia members and civilians who work at the New York National Guard headquarters in Latham marked Memorial Day with a short ceremony May 21 at the buildings... (more)
WBNG -- Wed, 20 May 2026 Citizen Preparedness Corps to host emergency training sessions in Tompkins County (Video) TOMPKINS COUNTY, N.Y. (WBNG) -- Next month, Tompkins County residents will have the opportunity to learn how to be prepared for emergencies. The Citizen Preparedness Corps, led by the New... (more)
Rome Daily Sentinel -- Tue, 19 May 2026 Former EADS commander Roos retires after 30 years of service ROME Air Force Col. Joseph F. Roos, a Manlius resident and former commander of the Eastern Air Defense Sector, was recognized for 30 years of service during a retirement ceremony on Tuesday,... (more)