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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New York Times -- Tue, 18 Feb 2025 Hochul May Deploy National Guard as Wildcat Strikes Hit 25 N.Y. Prisons Corrections officers, without their unions approval, refused to show up for work to protest what they say are hazardous conditions and severe staff shortages. Gov. Kathy Hochul threatened... (more)
Times Union -- Mon, 17 Feb 2025 Duty Calls: Niskayuna officer honored for 42 years of service New York Army National Guard Lt. Col. Dave Berge of Niskayuna, an Afghanistan War veteran, was honored during a ceremony upon retirement after 42 years of military service. Major Gen. Ray... (more)