ALBANY--New York Army National Guard Brig. Gen. Michael Swezey, commander of the 53rd Troop Command, and Rose Harvey, the commissioner of the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation speak with students during a ceremony opening a historic Civil War battle flag exhibit at the State Capitol on Wednesday, Sept. 18.
The exhibit " 1862: Red, White and Battered" displays the historic flags that the Division of Military and Naval Affairs holds on behalf of the state of New York. The Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation has been working to preserve the historic flags.
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Rockland County Times -- Mon, 22 Dec 2025 9/11 Benefits Expanded For NY National Guard Responders Former members of the Army and Air National Guard, the Naval Militia and New York Guard who were part of the force which responded to 9/11 attacks in New York City have until Sept. 11, 2026... (more)
Times Union -- Mon, 22 Dec 2025 Duty Calls: Four Army National Guard aviation units have new leaders Four New York Army National Guard aviation companies now have new commanders. Capt. John Anderton, of Niskayuna, assumed command of Alpha Company of the 3rd Battalion, 142nd Attack Helicopter... (more)
Olean Times Herald -- Fri, 19 Dec 2025 NY Army National Guard announces promotions Two area residents serving in the New York Army National Guard received promotions, as announced by New York Guard headquarters in Latham. Landon Arnold of Wellsville, assigned to Alpha... (more)