FORT POLK--New York Army National Guard infantrymen assigned to Co. C 1st Battalion 69th Infantry based in New York City assault Objective Tarantula during a live fire training exercise at the Joint Readiness Training Center Ft. Polk La. July 25 2016.The live fire exercise is completed in three phases training exercise company exercise and live fire and challenges the commander to simultaneously complete two separate objectives while maintaining command and control of the battlefield. Approximately 3000 Soldiers from New York joined 2000 other state Army National Guard units active Army and Army Reserve troops as part of the 27th Infantry Brigade Combat Team task force. The Soldiers are honing their skills and practicing integrating combat operations ranging from infantry troops engaging in close combat with an enemy to artillery and air strikes July 9-30 2016.
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NationalGuard.mil -- Thu, 17 Jul 2025 N.Y. Army, Air Guard Partner for Medical Evacuation Exercise NEWBURGH, N.Y. New York Army and Air National Guard medical personnel teamed up with their active component Army counterparts from West Points Keller Army Community Hospital for a three-day... (more)
Milspot.com -- Thu, 17 Jul 2025 Guard Serves as Opposing Force at Training Center JULY 16, 2025 Two hundred forty-six New York Army National Guard Soldiers will go to Fort Irwin, California, the home of the Armys National Training Center in the Mojave Desert, starting... (more)
Hudson Valley Press -- Wed, 16 Jul 2025 Harlem Hellfighters 109 Years of Service & Sacrifice NEW WINDSOR The Hall of Honor will commemorate Purple Heart Appreciation Day on Saturday, August 9th at 1:00 pm. The program, is in support of their rotating exhibit on the 369th Infantry... (more)