New York Army National Guard Col. James Freehart transfers the unit guidon to Lt. Col. Jason Souza signifying the transfer of command of the 501st Ordnance Battalion (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) during a ceremony, Oct. 17 at the Armed Forces Readiness Center in Scotia-Glenville. Souza last served as served in the 501st EOD Battalion as the Battalion Operations Officer and the 53rd Troop Command as the Assistant Operations Officer. Photo by Sgt. Maj. Corine Lombardo, New York National Guard.
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Aerial Fire -- Mon, 16 Sep 2024 Army National Guard and New York Naval Militia Conduct Water Bucket Training on the Hudson River The New York Naval Militia, the New York Army National Guard, the New York Guard and the Schodack Landing Fire Company teamed up to execute a wildfire training exercise on the Hudson River... (more)
Westside News -- Mon, 16 Sep 2024 NYS Korean and Vietnam War Commemorative Medals available The New York State Division of Military and Naval Affairs is now issuing Korean War and Vietnam War commemorative medals approved by the legislature and Gov. Kathy Hochul in 2022. The legislation,... (more)
Times Union -- Mon, 16 Sep 2024 Duty Calls: Stephentown airman earns a national leadership award: Chief Master Sgt. Greg Mihalko honored New York Air National Guard Chief Master Sgt. Greg Mihalko of Stephentown has earned the Air National Guards Lance P. Sijan Leadership Award. Those who earn the award have demonstrated the... (more)