FIRE ISLAND-- Members of the New York Naval Militia take a break during boat coxswain training off Long Island on Wednesday, June 26 aboard Patrol Boat 280. Shown are (left rear) Petty Officer 3 Antonia Ribeiro, (right rear) Petty Officer 2 Mayerlinkow Theus, ( from left middle row ) Petty Officer 1 Charles Golding, Petty Officer 1 Ariel Gutierrez, Petty Officer 2 Paul LaLanne, and Senior Chief Charles Dick. Chief Bill Towart is kneeling in the middle.
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News 12 Bronx -- Thu, 20 Feb 2025 Video shows National Guard helicopters land on ballfield in Port Morris The incident was reported as happening on Third Avenue. UPDATE: The mayor's office tells News 12 the helicopters were from the National Guard and in response to the corrections officers... (more)
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)