WASHINGTON- President Barack Obama presents a posthumous Medal of Honor awarded to New York National Guard Soldier Henry Johnson for his heroism during World War I to New York Army National Guard Command Sgt. Major Louis Wilson, who represented Johnson during the Tuesday, June 2 event in the East Room of the White House. Wilson accepted the medal because Johnson, a member of the 369th Infantry --the Harlem Hell Fighters-- has no living relatives.
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Times Union -- Tue, 16 Jul 2024 Scotias 139th Aeromedical Squadron best in nation GLENVILLE - The New York Air National Guard's 139th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron airmen have earned a Best in the Air National Guard Award. The squadron is an element of the 109th Airlift... (more)
Army.mil -- Mon, 15 Jul 2024 New York National Guard inks State Partnership Program agreement with Swedish military The New York National Guard and Swedish military entered into a joint training agreement on Friday, July 12, as part of the National Guards State Partnership Program during a ceremony held... (more)
Finger Lakes Daily News -- Sat, 13 Jul 2024 NY National Guard, Swedish Armed Forces Reach Partnership Agreement A state partnership agreement has been signed between the New York National Guard and the Swedish Armed Forces. According to the Governors Office, the agreement allows the New York National... (more)