NEW YORK- New York Army National Guard Spc. Michael John ( left)a member of the 1st Battalion 69th Infantry, joined Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ray Odierno (center), and Staff Sgt. Edimael Aponte in cutting the Army Birthday Cake in Times Square on Friday, June 12. John was the youngest Soldier present for the traditional cake cutting. Soldiers from the 1-69th took part in the event, which marked the Army's 240th year.
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NNY 360.com -- Sun, 31 May 2026 106th Rescue Wing conducts five-day Combat Readiness Exercise at Fort Drum FRANCIS S. GABRESKI AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, N.Y. More than 1,000 Airmen assigned to the 106th Rescue Wing completed a five-day combat readiness exercise, testing every element of the unit's... (more)
Plattsburgh Press Republican -- Thu, 28 May 2026 BOCES, National Guard host event in Malone Plattsburgh Press Republican, May 28,2026 : MALONE Students from Franklin-Essex-Hamilton BOCES component districts on Wednesday spent the day learning about career opportunities at an event... (more)
WRGB -- Thu, 28 May 2026 Stories of perseverance, bravery and sacrifice (Youtube video) NOTE: This WRGB Special features the NYS Military Museum and NYARNG Honor Guard. In honor of Memorial Day, CBS6 presents this look at some of the moments and people who shaped New York... (more)