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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Times Union -- Tue, 16 Jul 2024 Scotias 139th Aeromedical Squadron best in nation GLENVILLE - The New York Air National Guard's 139th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron airmen have earned a Best in the Air National Guard Award. The squadron is an element of the 109th Airlift... (more)
Army.mil -- Mon, 15 Jul 2024 New York National Guard inks State Partnership Program agreement with Swedish military The New York National Guard and Swedish military entered into a joint training agreement on Friday, July 12, as part of the National Guards State Partnership Program during a ceremony held... (more)
Finger Lakes Daily News -- Sat, 13 Jul 2024 NY National Guard, Swedish Armed Forces Reach Partnership Agreement A state partnership agreement has been signed between the New York National Guard and the Swedish Armed Forces. According to the Governors Office, the agreement allows the New York National... (more)