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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National Guard,mil -- Wed, 23 Sep 2026 New York, Massachusetts Guard Soldiers Compete in Logan-Duffy Rifle Match WEST POINT, N.Y. Twelve National Guard Soldiers representing New York and Massachusetts took to the firing line Sept. 18 at the United States Military Academy for the annual Logan-Duffy Rifle... (more)
Morris County Focus -- Wed, 23 Sep 2026 East Hanover Airman Promoted to Major in New York Air National Guard EAST HANOVER Nicholas Evans assigned to the New York Air National Guards 105th Airlift Wing, was promoted to the rank of major on July 29. Air Force Major General Gary Charlton, commander... (more)
Utica Phoenix -- Wed, 23 Sep 2026 Hochul Highlights National Guard Security Efforts at Grand Central Visit spotlights 1,050-member Empire Shield mission and state funding for security at major New York City transit hubs National Guard security at Grand Central Terminal was the focus of Gov.... (more)