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Lapse in Appropriations The most recent appropriations for the Department of War expired at 11:59 p.m. EST on September 30, 2025. Military personnel will continue in a normal duty status without pay until such time as a continuing resolution or appropriations are passed by Congress and signed into law. Civilian personnel not engaged in excepted activities will be placed in a non-work, non-pay status. Read more at war.gov.
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Download full resolution image 153rd Troop Command Gets New Command

153rd Troop Command Gets New Command

BUFFALO-- Lt. Col. James Freehart, incoming commander of the 153rd Troop Command accepts the unit colors from Brig. Gen. Michael Swezey, the commander of the 53rd Troop Command during Change of Command Ceremonies on Sunday, Oct. 25 at the Connecticut Street Armory here. Freehart replaces Col. James Pabis who will become the deputy commander of the 153rd Troop Command.

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NY National Guard In the News

Daily Freeman -- Thu, 16 Oct 2025 Kingston National guardsmen headed to Texas to assist border patrol KINGSTON, N.Y. Sixty-three National Guardsmen assigned to the 104th Military Police Battalion here are among 188 troops being deployed to assist U.S. Border Patrol at the southern border... (more)

Rome Sentinel -- Thu, 16 Oct 2025 Dr. LeCates shares vision as he prepares to lead MVHS UTICA Dr. William LeCates will step into the role of president and CEO of Mohawk Valley Health System on Monday, bringing decades of medical, executive, and military leadership to the position... (more)

Stars and Stripes -- Wed, 15 Oct 2025 National Guard units from Oregon, New York deploy to southern border About 250 soldiers from the Oregon and New York state National Guards are deploying to the U.S.-Mexico border to support the federal agencies operating there. The New York National Guard... (more)

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