EAST FARMINGDALE--New York Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Paul Rodriguez a member of the 24th Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Team (CST) checks a simulated terrorist during a drill at the Suffolk County Water Authoritys New Highway Pump Station on Monday Oct. 27 2014. National Guard CSTs are trained to identify the presence of chemical biological or radiological agents and provide that information to local authorities. The exercise tested response protocols to intruder events and to identify and correct any existing weaknesses in station security.(
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The Boerne Star -- Tue, 17 Feb 2026 Wounded warrior to receive wheelchair after Boerne event Injured in 2024 chopper crash, soldier honored at Black Rifle Coffee Co. A program linking physically challenged service members and first responders with better mobility is helping give... (more)
Times Union -- Mon, 16 Feb 2026 Duty Calls: Painting of Revolutionary War hero-turned-traitor being restored Supersized work depicting heroic moment in Continental Army Maj. Gen. Benedict Arnold's life to go on display in 2027. A huge painting depicting a heroic moment in the Continental Army... (more)
Daily Freeman -- Sun, 15 Feb 2026 Military news: New York Army National Guard members promoted The following area residents serving in the New York Army National Guard were promoted: * Montanah Pancake of Saugerties, assigned to Bravo Company, New York Recruiting and Retention Battalion,... (more)