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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Rome Sentinel -- Wed, 24 Dec 2025 HOLIDAY HELPERS: Whos tracking Santa tonight? ROME Every year, Santa delivers toys to billions of children but he cant do it alone. The Eastern Air Defense Sector (EADS) at Griffiss Business and Technology Park in Rome defends the... (more)
Adirondack Daily Enterprise -- Wed, 24 Dec 2025 Hell be coming down the chimney when? ROME, N.Y. Wondering when Santa is about to leave presents under the tree? The Santa Tracker has your answer. The cherished annual operation is undertaken by the North American Aerospace... (more)
Stratford Patch -- Mon, 22 Dec 2025 Stratford National Guard Soldier Receives New Rank STRATFORD, CT (Contributed): Major General Ray Shields, the adjutant general for the state of New York, announces the recent promotion of members of the New York Army National Guard in recognition... (more)