FORT POLK--New York Army National Guard Pfc. Mathew Smithers a cavalry scout with B Troop 2nd Squadron 101st Cavalry scans his area with a MK 19 Grenade Launcher (Mark 19) for enemy forces at the Armys Joint Readiness Training Center Fort Polk La. July 23 2016. The cavalry scouts joined more than 3000 Soldiers from New York and 2000 Soldiers from 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 will 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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WNYT -- Thu, 12 Sep 2024 Hochul honors four people, two groups of NYS Defense Force (video) Gov. Kathy Hochul is recognizing our New York state heroes. She presented citations to four individuals Thursday and two groups of New York State Defense Force members. Sergeant Brian... (more)
NationalGuard.mil -- Thu, 12 Sep 2024 New York Air Guard Ends Greenland Science Support Season STRATTON AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, N.Y. - The New York Air National Guards 109th Airlift Wing wrapped up its 2024 support for National Science Foundation research in Greenland at the end of... (more)
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)