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Download full resolution image New York Guard Doctor Does Afghan Duty

New York Guard Doctor Does Afghan Duty

KABUL, Afghanistan--New York Army National Guard Major William Lecates, a doctor assigned to the Medical Command clinic at Watervliet Arsenal, poses with an Afghan physician who runs one of Afghanistan's few dialysis clinics. Lecates, a Cooperstown resident, is the doctor in charge of Troop Medical Clinic 1 at U.S. forces headquarters in Kabul.

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The Plattsburgh Press Republican -- Tue, 20 Jan 2026 Preserving the Battle of Saratoga SARATOGA SPRINGS A massive painting memorializing Benedict Arnolds heroism at the 1777 Battle of Saratoga was unrolled for the first time since 2013 at the New York State Military Museum... (more)

Batavia Daily News -- Mon, 19 Jan 2026 New York Army National Guard announces promotions LATHAM Three New York Army National Guard members from the GLOW region were promoted in December. The promotions include: Adam Bolles of Darien Center was promoted to major. Hes assigned... (more)

Times Union -- Mon, 19 Jan 2026 Duty Calls: Loudonville resident takes command of New York Air National Guard Gary Charlton II of Loudonville was promoted to major general as he took command of the 5,800-member New York Air National Guard during two ceremonies at New York National Guard Headquarters... (more)

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