CAMP SMITH, NY-- New York Army National Guard Specialist Brian Lekhmus, from Salt Point, NY; and Sgt. David Martinson, from Albany, take a break on May 16 while competing in the Northeast Army National Guard Best Warrior Competition being held at Camp Smith Training Site May 15-17. The competition pits top non-commissioned officers and junior enlisted Soldiers from New England, New York and New Jersey against each other to determine who will represent the region in a national competition. The Soldiers were tested on military knowledge, physical fitness, marksmanship, land navigation, and Soldier tasks.
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Southnews.net -- Tue, 19 Nov 2024 US Northeast dealing with hundreds of bushfires in windy conditions NEW YORK CITY, New York: Firefighters in New York said on November 17 that a voluntary evacuation overnight helped them protect more than 160 homes from a stubborn wildfire near the New Jersey... (more)
WKBW, -- Mon, 18 Nov 2024 'It's a lot of fun': 107th Attack Wing celebrates milestone recruiting numbers (video): NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WKBW) You've seen our Airmen flying over Highmark Stadium before Buffalo Bills games, getting fans excited. Turns out there's a lot to cheer about on the field and... (more)
NationalGuard.mil -- Mon, 18 Nov 2024 New York Army National Guard New York Air Guard Woman Excels at South Africa Competition POTCHEFSTROOM, South Africa - New York Air Guard Senior Airman Vincenza Costanzo was the top-scoring woman at a week-long South African National Defence Force Military Skills Competition. ... (more)