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Officers of the New York Naval Militia’s 1st Battalion Naval Reserve Artillery pose for a photograph in 1891, the year the first unit of 15 officers and 190 enlisted Sailors was accepted for duty as part of New York’s Military Forces. The Legislature officially recognized the force on June 23, 1891.
Today the Naval Militia comprises more then 2,500 members of the United States Navy Reserve, United States Marine Corps Reserve, United States Coast Guard Reserve who agree to perform state active duty when called and a small core of retired military volunteers. The unique force provides New York with skills learned through their military training and also man a fleet of nine patrol boats that can be employed in support of law enforcement.
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Times Union -- Mon, 13 Apr 2026 Duty Calls: Army general from Delmar is among top NATO leaders Army Maj. Gen. Sean Flynn, of Delmar, a veteran of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars who has led many New York Army National Guard units, is now the top-ranking American officer in one of the... (more)
Corning Leader -- Thu, 09 Apr 2026 Corning resident wins NY Army National Guard Best Warrior Competition A New York Army National Guard member from Corning was one of two winners of the New York Army National Guard's statewide Best Warrior Competition, held on March 23. Staff Sgt. Derek... (more)
Niagara Frontier Publications -- Thu, 09 Apr 2026 New York Army National Guard conducting joint training with New York Air Guard at Youngstown local training area New York Air National Guard Airmen from the 107th Attack Wing at Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station will team up with New York Army Guard aviators based in Rochester for an exercise this weekend... (more)
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