Maj. Gen. Jack Briggs, left, Director of Operations for Headquarters U.S Northern Command, visits with New York Army National Guard Soldiers on security duties at New York’s Pennsylvania Station rail hub. The Soldiers are part of Joint Task Force Empire Shield, a security enhancement force performing state active duty in New York City to augment law enforcement. Some 500 Soldiers and Airmen are currently serving on the task force and surged operations November 26 in support of the busiest travel day in the city.
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NY National Guard In the News
Batavia Daily News -- Wed, 15 Jan 2025 Honoring the fallen: NY National Guard Honor Guards performed over 8,700 military funerals in 2024 LATHAM New York National Guard Army and Air Force Honor Guards were expected to provide military funeral honors at more than 8,700 graveside services in 2024. As of Dec. 20, the 116 New... (more)
Times Union -- Mon, 13 Jan 2025 Duty Calls: Halfmoon aviators final flight marks 40 years of duty Chief Warrant Officer 4 Phillip Napolitano of Halfmoon, an Iraq War veteran, has been honored after he completed his final flight as a New York Army National Guard pilot. Napolitano was... (more)
WGRZ -- Tue, 07 Jan 2025 Past president Fillmore honored in tribute at Forest Lawn Cemetery ( Video) BUFFALO, N.Y. It may not have looked like a typical birthday party, but it was one fit for a president. The fresh falling snow provided a beautiful white backdrop at Forest Lawn Cemetery... (more)