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Download full resolution image Empire Shield Helps Secure Holiday Travelers

Empire Shield Helps Secure Holiday Travelers

New York Army National Guard Sgt. Norma Saderimoreira helps provide security support at New York Citys Pennsylvania Station AMTRAK platforms Nov. 25. The New York National Guards Joint Task Force Empire Shield regularly employs forces in support of city, state and federal law enforcement agencies across New York City. November 25th is considered the busiest travel day of the year as families gather for the Thanksgiving holiday. Photo by Spc. Napoleon Valazquez, Joint Task Force Empire Shield.

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Lawrence/Depew Bee -- Thu, 22 Jan 2026 New York National Guard funeral honors decline as veteran population ages Soldiers and Airmen from the New York National Guard provided military funeral honors at 6,166 graveside services across the state in 2025, continuing a long-term decline tied to the shrinking... (more)

The Plattsburgh Press Republican -- Tue, 20 Jan 2026 Preserving the Battle of Saratoga SARATOGA SPRINGS A massive painting memorializing Benedict Arnolds heroism at the 1777 Battle of Saratoga was unrolled for the first time since 2013 at the New York State Military Museum... (more)

Batavia Daily News -- Mon, 19 Jan 2026 New York Army National Guard announces promotions LATHAM Three New York Army National Guard members from the GLOW region were promoted in December. The promotions include: Adam Bolles of Darien Center was promoted to major. Hes assigned... (more)

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