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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Stars And Stripes -- Thu, 19 Feb 2026 Satellite internet service links National Guard troops at Antarctic to outside world Starlink is helping American airmen stay in touch with loved ones during deployments to one of the most isolated spots on Earth, according to members of the New York Air National Guard working... (more)
Oswego County News Now -- Thu, 19 Feb 2026 Oswegos Kimball honored by N.Y. Air National Guard LATHAM Staff Sgt. Dylan Kimball of Oswego has been recognized as one of five of the New York Air National Guard's 5,872 members named Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2026. The New... (more)
The River Reporter -- Wed, 18 Feb 2026 Prepare for emergencies NARROWSBURG, NY The Upper Delaware Council (UDC) and New York National Guard invite river valley residents in NY and PA to attend a free Citizen Preparedness Training course on Wednesday,... (more)