FORT POLK--New York State Command Sgt. Major David Piwowarski the senior enlisted advisor to the New York Army National Guard speaks with Pfc. Mathew Smithers a cavalry scout with the 2nd Squadron 101st Cavalry while atop a Humvee and manning a .50-caliber machine gun at the Army's Joint Readiness Training Center Fort Polk La. July 20 2016. The Soldiers of the 27th Infantry Brigade Combat Team joined another 2000 Soldiers from other state Army National Guard units active Army and Army Reserve troops to hone their skills and practice integrating combat operations ranging from infantry troops engaging in close combat with the enemy to artillery and air strikes July 9-30 2016.
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NY National Guard In the News
The Batavian -- Wed, 11 Sep 2024 Darien Center National Guard soldier receives new rank, new responsibilities Major General Ray Shields, the adjutant general for the state of New York, announces the recent promotion of members of the New York Army National Guard in recognition of their capability... (more)
Times Union -- Wed, 11 Sep 2024 Duty Calls:Top enlisted leader Michael Richardson of Albany, an Iraq war veteran, has been promoted to command sergeant major as he became the top noncommissioned officer of the New York Army Guard's Recruiting and Retention... (more)
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)