CAMP SMITH TRAINING SITE -- New York Guard Search and Rescue volunteers receive emergency helicopter evacuation procedures from NY State Police Technical Sgt. Duwayne Tinsley during annual training here July 26. During the week-long training, troops excersied various response strategies to ensure the saftey of New Yorkers during a state emergency. New York Guard personnel are capable of asssiting local first responders in locating stranded persons during disaster or when otherwise tasked. Photo by Warrant Officer Ubon Mendie, New York Guard.
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NationalGuard.mil -- Wed, 14 Jan 2026 New York Army Guard Psychologist is Warhammer Champion LATHAM, N.Y. New York Army Guard Maj. Matthew Southard holds a doctorate in clinical psychology, has two masters degrees, is a supervising psychologist for the New York Police Department,... (more)
Newsday -- Wed, 14 Jan 2026 Military funerals in New York: Ceremonies to bid final farewells decline as generation of World War II, Korea war vets dwindles New York's reserve forces, which provide military funeral services for service members, are seeing a generational shift in which they are giving a final farewell to fewer veterans in... (more)
Daily Sentinel -- Tue, 13 Jan 2026 Three earn New York Army National Guard promotions LATHAM Three local residents have been promoted in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership, according to an announcement on Tuesday, Jan. 13, by Major... (more)