SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- New York Army National Guard Spc. Josh Austin gives his daughter, Jaida, a kiss upon returning home from Afghanistan with the 2nd Battalion, 108th Infantry Regiment September 26, 2012. The battalion deployed to Afghanistan as Task Force Iron, conducting security missions in various bases. The first elements of the battalion returned from demobilization at Camp Shelby, Miss., bringing some 200 Soldiers home to their families. Other Soldiers returned to their families in Newburg, Glenville, Utica, CAmp Smith and New York on Wednesday
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NationalGuard.mil -- Thu, 21 May 2026 N.Y. National Guard Marks Memorial Day With Ceremony LATHAM, N.Y. Soldiers, Airmen, Naval Militia members and civilians who work at the New York National Guard headquarters in Latham marked Memorial Day with a short ceremony May 21 at the buildings... (more)
WBNG -- Wed, 20 May 2026 Citizen Preparedness Corps to host emergency training sessions in Tompkins County (Video) TOMPKINS COUNTY, N.Y. (WBNG) -- Next month, Tompkins County residents will have the opportunity to learn how to be prepared for emergencies. The Citizen Preparedness Corps, led by the New... (more)
Rome Daily Sentinel -- Tue, 19 May 2026 Former EADS commander Roos retires after 30 years of service ROME Air Force Col. Joseph F. Roos, a Manlius resident and former commander of the Eastern Air Defense Sector, was recognized for 30 years of service during a retirement ceremony on Tuesday,... (more)