NEW YORK-- New York Army National Guard Soldiers, from left, Private 1st Class Alex Bryers of Mastic Beach, Staff Sgt. Rosemary Taylor of Hillis and Spc. Adisha Donovan from Brooklyn all assist with the collection, sorting and distribution of donated toys and gifts at the Jacob Javits Center in Manhattan for Governor Andrew Cuomo’s “NY Gives Initiative,” providing state duties in support of the New York State Office of General Services to support the distribution of the donated items to families in need across the New York City region struck by Hurricane Sandy in 2012. The Soldiers, part of the 222nd Chemical Company, based at Fort Hamilton in Brooklyn, served for three days along with more than 50 other Soldiers to help bring holiday cheer to needy families across New York City and Westchester. Photo by 1st Lt. Mark Getman, 3rd Battalion, 142nd Aviation Regiment.
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NationalGuard.mil -- Wed, 14 Jan 2026 New York Army Guard Psychologist is Warhammer Champion LATHAM, N.Y. New York Army Guard Maj. Matthew Southard holds a doctorate in clinical psychology, has two masters degrees, is a supervising psychologist for the New York Police Department,... (more)
Newsday -- Wed, 14 Jan 2026 Military funerals in New York: Ceremonies to bid final farewells decline as generation of World War II, Korea war vets dwindles New York's reserve forces, which provide military funeral services for service members, are seeing a generational shift in which they are giving a final farewell to fewer veterans in... (more)
Daily Sentinel -- Tue, 13 Jan 2026 Three earn New York Army National Guard promotions LATHAM Three local residents have been promoted in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership, according to an announcement on Tuesday, Jan. 13, by Major... (more)