CAMP SMITH--Col. Michel A. Natali the incoming commander of the New York Army National Guards 53rd Troop Command accepts the guidon from Brig. Gen. Raymond Shields symbolizing the transfer of command at Camp Smith N.Y. Dec. 3 2016. Natali the former deputy commander took command of more than 4000 Soldiers assigned to the 53rd Troop Command (TC) from Brig. Gen. Michael Swezey.
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Defence24com -- Tue, 28 Apr 2026 NATO exercise in Sweden Military exercise Aurora has begun in southern Sweden, in Stockholm, and on the island of Gotland. Soldiers from numerous countries are taking part, including Ukraine and the United States. According... (more)
Olean Times Herald -- Mon, 27 Apr 2026 Local soldiers receive Army National Guard promotions LATHAM Major General Ray Shields, the Adjutant General for the State of New York, announces the promotion of members of the New York Army National Guard in recognition of their capability... (more)
Rome Sentinel -- Mon, 27 Apr 2026 Colonel, from Waterville, takes command of 224th Air Defense Group ROME Col. Joseph Miller, a Waterville resident, became the commander of the New York Air National Guard's 224th Air Defense Group on Thursday, April 23, during a ceremony at the Eastern... (more)