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BAGRAM, AFGHANISTAN-- The incoming command team from the New York Army National Guards 501st Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Maj. Robert Crudden and Command Sgt. Maj. Kevin Conklin uncased the organization colors at the Transfer of Authority ceremony on Thursday, March 29th, at Bagram Airfield in Afghanistan. The 501st Ordnance Battalion (EOD) sent 19 Soldiers to Afghanistan where they are responsible for overseeing Explosive Ordnance Disposal units-- both American and Coalition-- throughout the country.
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Mid-Hudson News.com, -- Sun, 01 Feb 2026 105th Airlift Wing honors 2025 Outstanding Airmen NEWBURGH- The New York Air National Guards 105th Airlift Wing at Stewart Air National Guard Base has named its 2025 Outstanding Airmen of the Year. Five Airmen were recognized for exceptional... (more)
WCAX -- Thu, 29 Jan 2026 3 charged with stealing New York National Guard members DoorDash orders ( video) PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (WCAX) - Three people are facing court dates after being accused of stealing food intended for National Guard members at a Plattsburgh hotel. New York State Police said... (more)
Gothamist -- Wed, 28 Jan 2026 New York's prison strike has $1 billion tab and climbing New Yorks total bill to post the National Guard in prisons a response to last years corrections officers strike is set to swell past $1 billion, officials said. Gov. Kathy Hochuls proposed... (more)
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