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Download full resolution image Naval Militia and New York Guard mark holidays

Naval Militia and New York Guard mark holidays

WEST POINT- Brig. Gen. Raymond Shields (center), assistant adjutant general, Army, joins leaders of the New York Naval Militia and the New York Guard during the two state services annual Holiday Dinner at the United States Military Academy Officers Club on Dec. 3, 2106. The New York Guard is the state's volunteer defense force while the New York Naval Militia offers retired and serving members of the Navy, Marine and Coast Guard Reserves the opportunity to serve New York.

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MyRye.com -- Mon, 11 May 2026 Honoring Service: Fallen Veteran Edward J. McNamara, WWI Our reporting on local veterans is a collaboration with RyeVets.org to highlight those from Rye who have served our country across times of war and peace. There are over 2,100 veterans from... (more)

Times Union -- Mon, 11 May 2026 Duty Calls: Two National Guard officers advance to brigadier general Two New York National Guard officers have advanced to the rank of brigadier. Jason Lefton, of Niskayuna, a veteran of the Iraq War, was promoted to brigadier general while commanding the... (more)

WNYT -- Thu, 07 May 2026 WWII soldier Joseph Burke laid to rest at Saratoga National Cemetery SCHUYLERVILLE, N.Y. (WNYT)- Second Lt. Joseph Burke was laid to rest with military honors after his remains were identified decades after he died as a prisoner of war. The funeral ceremony... (more)

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