CAMP SMITH-- Christina DeLeon, the reigning Miss Westchester County, signs an autograph for a Soldier from Company C 1st Battalion 69th Infantry who is preparing to deploy to Afghanistan during a visit to the Camp Smith Readiness Center on Wednesday, May 18. DeLeon and Miss Westchester Teen, Samantha Gold, stopped by the Readiness Center on their way up to Albany for an event at the New York State Capital. The two young women met with Soldiers from the 69th who were preparing to move to Fort Drum for pre-mobilization training as well as members of the 53rd Troop Command headquarters who are based at the center,
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Osceloa News Gazette -- Thu, 11 Sep 2025 Remembering 9-11; Kissimmee N.Y. National Guard member promoted Today marks the 24th anniversary of the terror attacks that took place in New York City, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C. by extremists. As most people know, on that day several planes were... (more)
Times Tribune -- Sun, 07 Sep 2025 People on the Move: New York Army National Guard Major General Ray Shields, the adjutant general for the state of New York, announces the recent promotion of members of the Army National Guard in recognition of their capability for additional... (more)
The Daily News -- Fri, 05 Sep 2025 Two receive National Guard promotions Sep 5, 2025 LATHAM Two area members of the New York Army National Guard have been promoted in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership. They include: Ian Hinz... (more)