CAMP SMITH-- New York Guard Major Douglas Hedwig (left) poses with Maryland Defense Force Major Jari Villanueva who visited New York Guard headquarters here on Saturday, May 5 to honor Hedwig who is retiring from the state’s volunteer defense force. Hedwig has served as the commander of the New York Guard Band, joining after the 9/11 attacks, and provided advice to Villanueva on organizing a Maryland state guard band. Villanueva provided the New Yorker with Maryland Defense Force patches as a token of esteemUnder Hedwig’s leadership the New York Guard band has performed in parades and at public events, as well as for veterans. Hedwig is also the composer of the New York Naval Militia March
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Rome Daily Sentinel -- Mon, 08 Jun 2026 EADS civilian worker earns prestigious award ROME Colt Brumm, of Barneveld, a civilian employee at the Eastern Air Defense Sector on the Griffiss Business and Technology park, has been named the Air National Guards Civilian Safety Professional... (more)
Mid-Hudson News.com -- Mon, 08 Jun 2026 French jets roar into Stewart Air National Guard Base NEWBURGH Ten Alpha Jets, a precision demonstration unit assigned to the French Air Forces Patrouille de France, stopped at Stewart Air National Guard Base on Sunday as part of Libert 250. Libert... (more)
WVIB -- Sat, 06 Jun 2026 New commander assumes control of Air National Guard 107th Attack Wing (video) BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) A new commander assumed control of the New York Air National Guard 107th Attack Wing Saturday during a ceremony at the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station. Colonel Christopher... (more)