CAMP SMITH TRAINING SITE - New York Air National Guard Maj. Gen. Verle Johnston congratulates New York Guard troops on a job well
done, as they stand in formation during the Annual Training 2012
graduation ceremony here, July 28. The New York Guard volunteers are part of the state defense force, augmenting and supporting Soldiers and Airmen of the New York Army and Air National Guard. Photo by Warrant Officer Ubon Mendie, New York Guard.
DMNA Press Releases
NY National Guard In the News
Governing -- Wed, 14 May 2025 The Surprisingly Expansive Role of the National Guard While primarily a military reserve force, the National Guard also responds to a wide variety of state-level missions some familiar kinds of missions, some more unusual. In Brief: Workforce... (more)
Newsday -- Wed, 14 May 2025 106th Rescue Wing in Westhampton Beach to get first helicopter training simulator in Northeast, mimicking perilous conditions Pilots stationed at the New York Air National Guards 106th Rescue Wing in Westhampton Beach will soon be able to safely train for a host of perilous conditions, as the base at Francis S. Gabreski... (more)
Times Union -- Tue, 13 May 2025 Duty Calls: 105th Airlift Wing airman earns top Air Force recruiter award New York Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Franklin Angel has received a Blue Suit Award for being one of the Air Forces top recruiters.