Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter will host a Worldwide "Troop Talk," event Tuesday, September 1 at 0900 Eastern Time. This event will feature live and pre-recorded questions from service members worldwide, which will then be live streamed via www.Defense.gov and broadcast live throughout the American Forces Radio and Television Service network from Studio 1, Defense Media Activity, Fort Meade, Maryland. The hour-long forum will enable service members to interact directly with the Department's top leader on key issues that affect each of them. New York National Guard members can participate by submit questions via Facebook, Twitter @ #AskSecDef or emailing questions to AskSecDef@mail.mil.
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WTEN, -- Thu, 22 May 2025 NY Army National Guard holds Memorial Day ceremony (video) LATHAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) The New York Army National Guard held a ceremony on Thursday in honor of fallen members of the Army and Air National Guard. There was a reading of names, a moment of... (more)
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)