New York Army National Guard Pfc. Nikiesha Renko, a food service specialist with the 642nd Aviation Service Battalion,42nd Combat Aviation Brigade pours hot soup into a cup during the state level Phillip A. Connelly Competition at Camp Smith Training Site on April 29, 2016. The Phillip A. Connelly Award for Excellence in Army Food Service was established in 1968 to recognize excellence in preparation and serving food in Army dining facilities and field kitchens, and to promote and improve Army food service by providing competition, incentives, professional training and media coverage. Named after the late Phillip A. Connelly, a former president of the International Food Service Executives Association, the program is comprised of four categories: Active-duty garrison, Active-duty field, Army National Guard field, and Army Reserve field.
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Times Union -- Tue, 16 Jul 2024 Scotias 139th Aeromedical Squadron best in nation GLENVILLE - The New York Air National Guard's 139th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron airmen have earned a Best in the Air National Guard Award. The squadron is an element of the 109th Airlift... (more)
Army.mil -- Mon, 15 Jul 2024 New York National Guard inks State Partnership Program agreement with Swedish military The New York National Guard and Swedish military entered into a joint training agreement on Friday, July 12, as part of the National Guards State Partnership Program during a ceremony held... (more)
Finger Lakes Daily News -- Sat, 13 Jul 2024 NY National Guard, Swedish Armed Forces Reach Partnership Agreement A state partnership agreement has been signed between the New York National Guard and the Swedish Armed Forces. According to the Governors Office, the agreement allows the New York National... (more)