ISLAN QALA, Afghanistan-- New York Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to a Security Forces Advisory Team working with Afghan forces at this border crossing between Afghanistan and Iran pose for a photograph earlier this year atop an old Russian armored personnel carrier. The Soldiers are expected to return in the fall.
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NY National Guard In the News
Times Union -- Tue, 24 Dec 2024 Duty Calls: New York state unit first to be called National Guard New York military officials can claim their state established the first militia force as a National Guard unit. The National Guard is the oldest armed service in the United States. Its roots... (more)
NationalGuard.mil -- Mon, 23 Dec 2024 New York Air National Guard Helps Track Santa Claus OME, N.Y. The North American Aerospace Defense Command defends the North American airspace 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. On Dec. 24, NORAD will add one more element... (more)
Utica Observer Dispatch, -- Sun, 22 Dec 2024 New York National Guard helps NORAD carry on tradition of tracking Santa Claus' journey Members of New Yorks National Guard will carry on a tradition this Christmas as they help keep an eye on Santa Claus' journey. Romes Eastern Air Defense Sector (EADS) will participate in... (more)