CAMP SMITH--New York Guard Acting Commander Col. David Warager speaks during a ceremony marking the 100th anniversary of the state defense force held on August 9, 2017 at Camp Smith Training Site in Cortlandt Manor, N.Y. The New York Guard was created to replace the New York National Guard in 1917 when those Soldiers were mobilized to fight in World War I. The New York Guard is a state only volunteer force with no federal mission. Warager unveiled a plaque which will be displayed at Camp Smith.
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WNYT -- Wed, 28 Oct 2026 Clifton Park Veteran to receive 2026 Veteran of the Year Award SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (WNYT)- Retired U.S. Army Brigadier General Barry Hartman has been named the 2026 Veteran of the Year by the Friends of the New York State Military Museum (FNYMM) and... (more)
Times Union -- Mon, 26 Oct 2026 Naval Militia promotion Michael Golden, an Afghanistan War veteran from Ballston Spa, was promoted to lieutenant colonel in the New York Naval Militia during a ceremony at the New York State Military Museum in Saratoga... (more)
Olean Times Herald -- Wed, 21 Oct 2026 Emergency preparedness program Monday at Little Valley Fire Department LITTLE VALLEY New York National Guard members will be sharing tips on how to cope with a disaster and then recover quickly during a special program at 11 a.m. Monday at the Little Valley... (more)