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LATHAM, N.Y. -- New York National Guard recruits Zander Griffin (left) and Andrew Valenza (right) join retired New York Army National Guard Chief Warrant Officer Five Brian Smith to cut a cake during ceremonies celebrating the National Guard's 379th birthday at the New York State Division of Military Affairs here on Dec. 11, 2015. Griffin and Valenza, both 17, are some the of youngest New York National members while Smith served for 39 years as helicopter pilot. Smith performed tours of duty in Iraq and Bosnia, took part in humanitarian missions in Central America, and responded to domestic emergencies such as Hurricane Katrina and Superstorm Sandy. To recognize his many years of service, Smith was awarded the Legion of Merit at the cake-cutting ceremony. Griffin is part of the 109 Airlift Wing and Valenza is part of Joint Force Headquarters. The National Guard traces its birth to December 13, 1636 in the Massachusetts Bay Colony. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Raymond Drumsta, 42nd Infantry Division/released)
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Times Union -- Tue, 30 Dec 2025 Duty Calls: Memorial Ruck March commemorates fallen airmen More than 250 airmen walk from Stewart Air National Guard Base to Purple Heart Museum in New Windsor More than 250 airmen of the New York Air National Guards 105th Airlift Wing, with heavy... (more)
Boonville Herald -- Mon, 29 Dec 2025 Boonville resident becomes top enlisted leader for Buffalo-based brigade BOONVILLE/BUFFALO New York Army National Guard Command Sgt. Major Morgan Cady, a Boonville resident and Iraq war veteran, became the senior enlisted leader of the Guards 153rd Troop Command... (more)
Kingston Daily Freeman -- Sat, 27 Dec 2025 Military news: Area residents in N.Y. Army National Guard, Air National Guard promoted The following area residents serving in the New York Army National Guard were promoted: * Michael Murashowe of Port Ewen, assigned to Bravo Company, National Guard Recruiting & Retention... (more)
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