BUFFALO--Lt. Col. Michael Fowler incoming commander of the 153rd Troop Command New York Army National Guard hands the 153rd guidon to Sgt. Maj. Martin Foos sergeant major of the 153rd during a change of command ceremony for the 153rd Buffalo N.Y. May 21 2017. The passing of the guidon symbolizes the transfer of authority from one commander to another as Lt. Col. Michael Fowler takes command of the 153rd. from Col. James Freehart.
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NationalGuard.mil -- Wed, 14 Jan 2026 New York Army Guard Psychologist is Warhammer Champion LATHAM, N.Y. New York Army Guard Maj. Matthew Southard holds a doctorate in clinical psychology, has two masters degrees, is a supervising psychologist for the New York Police Department,... (more)
Newsday -- Wed, 14 Jan 2026 Military funerals in New York: Ceremonies to bid final farewells decline as generation of World War II, Korea war vets dwindles New York's reserve forces, which provide military funeral services for service members, are seeing a generational shift in which they are giving a final farewell to fewer veterans in... (more)
Daily Sentinel -- Tue, 13 Jan 2026 Three earn New York Army National Guard promotions LATHAM Three local residents have been promoted in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership, according to an announcement on Tuesday, Jan. 13, by Major... (more)