WASHINGTON- New York National Guard Sgt. Henry Johnson ( pictured here) a member of the 369th Infantry Regiment, the Harlem Hell Fighters who died in 1929 will be honored with a posthumous Medal of Honor today, Tuesday June 2, at the White House. New York Army National Guard Command Sgt. Major Louis Wilson will receive the medal from President Barack Obama on his behalf. Johnson was honored with a French medal for his heroism but received no American honors at the time.
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Glens Falls Post Star -- Wed, 21 May 2025 Cohoes resident promoted to colonel in New York Army National Guard takes command of Aviation Brigade LATHAMPaul Bailie, a Cohoes resident, was promoted to colonel in the New York Army National Guard and took command of the 42nd Combat Aviation Brigade during a May 17, 2025, ceremony at the... (more)
WRGB -- Wed, 21 May 2025 New York National Guard boosts EMS workforce with 150 newly certified EMTs Albany, NY (WRGB) In a significant boost to New York's emergency medical services workforce, approximately 150 New York National Guard service members have successfully obtained Emergency... (more)
Rome Sentinel -- Wed, 21 May 2025 Two promoted at New York Air National Guard LATHAM A pair of local airmen have received promotions with the New York Air National Guard, according to an announcement by Air Force Major Gen. Michael Bank, commander of the New York Air... (more)