New York State Preparedness Training Center -- Oriskany, NY -- New York Army National Guard Pfc. Alexander Ladighin of the 222 Chemical Company and New York Guard Pvt. Jose Castro, of the 88th Brigade, work together to build a decontamination tent during Homeland Response Force training here, May 16. Both decontamination teams train side-by-side to ensure the quickest and most accurate support to civil authorities in the State of New York. In the event of a chemical attack, both teams would be called to active duty by an executive order of the New York State Governor.
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Eagle News Online -- Wed, 19 Mar 2025 Marcellus National Guard member promoted Major General Ray Shields, the adjutant general for the state of New York, announced the recent promotion of members of the New York Army National Guard in recognition of their capability... (more)
Defense News -- Tue, 18 Mar 2025 US Air Force returns from Antarctica after summer mission accomplished CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand The last U.S. Air Force transport aircraft journeyed home on March 7 after a busy summer in Christchurch. From this New Zealand city, the Air Force made frequent... (more)
NationalGuard.mil, -- Tue, 18 Mar 2025 New York Air Wing Concludes Antarctic Science Support Season SCOTIA, N.Y. - The New York Air National Guards 109th Airlift Wing moved 1,076 passengers, 900 tons of cargo and 120,000 gallons of fuel during its annual support for science in Antarctica... (more)