LATHAM--Leaders of the New York Army National Guard’s 204th Engineer Battalion receive the Salute Magazine "Unit of the Year" award from Salute representative Johnny Underwood, during an informal event at Division of Military and Naval Affairs Headquarters. The magazine is distributed free on military bases around the country. The unit, with companies in Kingston, Horseheads, Walton, Buffalo and Binghamton, was recognized for their response to Tropical Storms Irene and Lee in 2011.Pictured are, from left: Capt. Thomas Rome, Battalion Assistant Operations Officer; Lt. Col. James Freehart, Battalion Commander; Major Erik Stevens, Battalion Executive Officer; and Sgt. 1st Class Christophere Hatala, Forward Support Company Readiness Sergeant.
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Military Spot.com -- Wed, 01 Apr 2026 Guard Using Tethered Drones for Protection APRIL 1, 2026 The New York Guards 105th Airlift Wing at Stewart Air National Guard Base is introducing tethered drones to its arsenal of safety and security equipment to enhance its ability... (more)
NationalGuard.mil -- Tue, 31 Mar 2026 New York Guard Elevates Force Protection with Tethered Drones STEWART AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, N.Y. The New York Guards 105th Airlift Wing at Stewart Air National Guard Base is introducing tethered drones to its arsenal of safety and security equipment... (more)
Nordic Defense Sector -- Tue, 31 Mar 2026 Inside the Sweden-New York Nat'l Guard Partnership NDS has interviewed Brigadier General Isabel Smith and Lieutenant Colonel Melanie Padilla from the New York National Guard (NYNG), who speak about the close cooperation between Sweden and... (more)