JAVA CENTER-- New York Army Army Spc. Andrew Niedzielski an assistant team leader, and Sgt. Michael Wheeler a team leader assigned to Charlie Troop 2nd Battalion 101st Cavalry Regiment New York Army National Guard prepare to move out with other members of the troop who were just inserted by a CH-47 Chinook helicopter assigned to Bravo Company 3rd Battalion 126th Aviation Regiment New York Army National Guard Java Center N.Y. March 10 2018. The more than 40 infantrymen will spent two days training in harsh conditions on reconnaissance tactics utilizing infiltration and exfiltration techniques by helicopter.
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Sullivan County Democrat -- Tue, 10 Feb 2026 Prepare for emergencies at free class NARROWSBURG The Upper Delaware Council (UDC) and New York National Guard invite river valley residents in New York and Pennsylvania to attend a free Citizen Preparedness Training course on... (more)
CPA Journal -- Mon, 09 Feb 2026 Remembering a Forgotten Leader and New Yorks First African American CPA: The Legacy of General Wilmer F. Lucas When Brigadier General Wilmer F. Lucas retired from the United States Army Reserve, he did so as a war hero who had led the Harlem Hellfighters at the World War II battle of Okinawa. For his... (more)
Times Union, -- Mon, 09 Feb 2026 Duty Calls: Niskayuna resident takes command of 5,100 soldiers New York Army National Guard Col. Jason Lefton of Niskayuna, an Iraq War veteran, took command of 5,100 soldiers of the 53rd Troop Command during a ceremony at Camp Smith Training Site, Cortlandt... (more)