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Download full resolution image Soldier  Equipment of Past, Present Compared

Soldier Equipment of Past, Present Compared

LATHAM- Civil War re-enactor Howard Young, from Rotterdam, and Sgt. 1st Class Joseph Weidlich, a member of the New York Army National Guard’s 206th Military Police Company discuss combat gear from era’s 150 years apart during a media event conducted at Division of Military and Naval Affairs Headquarters on July 20. The event, held to mark the 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Bull Run, compared and contrasted the equipment worn and used by New York Soldiers then with New York Soldiers now.

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Orleans Hub -- Thu, 06 Aug 2026 National Guard soldier from Medina gets promotion A National Guard soldier from Medina has been promoted in the New York Army National Guard, Major General Ray Shields, the adjutant general for the state of New York, announced. Ashley Lowery... (more)

Rome Sentinel -- Thu, 06 Aug 2026 Several local airmen receive promotions LATHAM Several local residents have received promotions in the New York Air National Guard, according to an announcement by Air Force Major Gen. Gary Charlton, in recognition of their capability... (more)

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