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EOD Soldier Honored for Afghan Heroism

GLENVILLE-- New York Army National Guard Sgt. Joshua Young, a member of the 1108th Ordnance Company (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) receives the Bronze Star with V device for valor during a ceremony at the Scotia-Glenville Armed Forces Reserve Center here on Friday, July 19. Brig. General Michael Swezey, the commander of the 53rd Troop Command presented Young with the medal. He was recognized for saving the life of a fellow Soldier while under continuous enemy fire on March 16, 2012 while he was serving in Afghanistan with an EOD battalion from Fort Drum, NY.

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Legacy.com, July 26, 2024: -- Fri, 26 Jul 2024 Thomas Maguire Obituary Major General (retired) Thomas P. Maguire, Jr, 77, the former Adjutant General of New York, passed away on July 20, 2024, at his home in Sun City Center, FL where he lived happily with his... (more)

WNYT -- Tue, 23 Jul 2024 New leader takes helm at National Guard headquarters in Troy (video) New York Army National Guard Lieutenant Colonel Katie Schin has taken command of the 42nd Infantry Divisions Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion. A ceremony took place at the divisions... (more)

Times Union -- Mon, 22 Jul 2024 Duty Calls: Two honored for 35 years of exemplary duty COLONIE - Two members of the New York state military forces have been honored for 35 years of military service upon retirement. New York Army National Guard Col. Steve Rowe of Clifton Park... (more)

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