GENESEO-- Retired New York Army National Guard Lt. Col. Joseph B, McManus, age 94, a highly decorated WWII Veteran, shares his experiences and insight with Soldiers of A Co 2nd Battalion 108th Infantry at the National Warplane Museum,here on 11 October. His remarks followed a promotion ceremony in which McManus, who joined the 108th Infantry Regiment in 1939, "pinned" the rank on 11 company Soldiers following a road march to the museum.
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MyRye.com -- Mon, 11 May 2026 Honoring Service: Fallen Veteran Edward J. McNamara, WWI Our reporting on local veterans is a collaboration with RyeVets.org to highlight those from Rye who have served our country across times of war and peace. There are over 2,100 veterans from... (more)
Times Union -- Mon, 11 May 2026 Duty Calls: Two National Guard officers advance to brigadier general Two New York National Guard officers have advanced to the rank of brigadier. Jason Lefton, of Niskayuna, a veteran of the Iraq War, was promoted to brigadier general while commanding the... (more)
WNYT -- Thu, 07 May 2026 WWII soldier Joseph Burke laid to rest at Saratoga National Cemetery SCHUYLERVILLE, N.Y. (WNYT)- Second Lt. Joseph Burke was laid to rest with military honors after his remains were identified decades after he died as a prisoner of war. The funeral ceremony... (more)