FORT HAMILTON--Soldiers assigned to the New York National Guards Joint Task Force Empire Shield clear snow from Humvees at Fort Hamilton Brooklyn on Saturday Jan. 23 as a major blizzard hits New York City. The task force which augments law enforcement in providing security at New York City transportation hubs had more than 100 Soldiers and Airmen on standby to support civil authorities in New York City if necessary.
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WNYT -- Mon, 09 Sep 2024 Leadership award given to New York Air National Guard chief master sergeant New York Air National Guard Chief Master Sergeant Greg Mihalko has earned a National Leadership Award. The Lance P. Sijan Leadership Award recognizes airmen who demonstrate the highest quality... (more)
The Official Ryan McBeth Substack -- Sat, 07 Sep 2024 Will the National Guard Take Trump To Jail: This is a lie that endangers New York soldiers and airmen (video) Several rumors have been spreading online that the New York National Guard is being mobilized in the event that New York City Police Officers call out sick to protest former President Trumps... (more)
Verify.com -- Fri, 06 Sep 2024 No, National Guard troops are not deployed to New York City because of Trumps sentencing Trumps sentencing, previously scheduled for Sept. 18, is not the reason the National Guard is in New York City. They're assisting the NYPD with transit patrols. Former President Donald Trump,... (more)