LATHAM, N.Y. -- Members of the Liberty Bells, a USO Show Troupe sing to New York Army National Guard Col. David Martinez during Christmas lunch festivities on Dec. 19. They are (from left) Stephanie Gerson, Karley Willocks, and Melissa VanPelt The singers performed holiday carols and a medley of World War II era classics and patriotic favorites, a USO trademark.
Since 1941, the United Service Organizations Inc., a nonprofit organization, has provided programs, services and live entertainment to United States servicemen and women to boost morale.
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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.