WASHINGTON- New York Army National Guard Command Sgt. Major Louis Wilson speaks about Medal of Honor Winner Sgt. Henry Johnson during an event on Wednesday, June 3, marking Johnson's induction into the Pentagon's Hall of Heroes. Johnson, a member of the New York National Guard's 369th Infantry Regiment, was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor by President Barack Obama on June 2. Because Johnson has no living relatives Wilson represented him at both ceremonies.
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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)