PEEKSKILL--New York Army National Guard Sgt. Kieran Murphy, receives the Purple Heart in recognition of wounds received when insurgents attacked his vehicle with an improvised explosive device in July 13, 2012, during a ceremony here on Jan. 13. The attack occured during Operation Shrimps Net one of the major operations conducted by the 2nd Battaloon 108th Infantry. Two other Soldiers, PFC Steven W. Onofrey and PFC Ruben D. Abreu,
were wounded in the attack and were presented the Purple Heart in Afghanistan.
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Saratoga Today -- Thu, 13 Aug 2026 Mechanicville Resident Promoted to Top Enlisted Position in New York Air National Guard. A Mechanicville resident has been promoted to the top enlisted rank of the New York Air National Guard. Chief Master Sergeant Lynette Tangredi was promoted during a change of command ceremony... (more)
WTEN -- Wed, 12 Aug 2026 REPORT: New York National Guard spent 831,000 days guarding state prisons in 2025 ALBANY, N.Y. (NEXSTAR) The New York State Division of Military and Naval Affairs released its 2025 annual report on Tuesday. Its available to read at the bottom of this story, detailing the... (more)
Bee Newspapers -- Wed, 12 Aug 2026 New York Military Forces release 2025 annual report The New York State Division of Military and Naval Affairs and the New York National Guard have released their 2025 annual report, detailing the strength, activities and accomplishments of... (more)