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.
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The Arctic Today -- Mon, 06 Oct 2025 Under the radar, Americas Arctic diplomacy is gaining traction: Commentary It would be easy to feel discouraged about Americas standing in the diplomatic world. Statements from Washington about Greenland and two Arctic partners, Canada and Denmark, have been anything... (more)
Spectrum News -- Fri, 03 Oct 2025 Family of helicopter pilot killed in crash create foundation to help others The family of John Grassia III, the New York Army National Guard helicopter pilot who died in a crash while on active duty last year, hosted the second annual golf tournament Friday morning... (more)
Times Union -- Mon, 29 Sep 2025 Duty Calls: Air National Guard airman advances to colonel James Vendetti, a Rotterdam resident who began his military career as an Army private, has been promoted to colonel while serving with the New York Air National Guards 109th Airlift Wing at... (more)