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Download full resolution image NY National Guard unit takes over Afghan EOD

NY National Guard unit takes over Afghan EOD

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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Times Union -- Mon, 08 Dec 2025 Duty Calls: Local airman among first to earn Armys new combat badge Master Sgt. Scott Potter, a Ravena resident and veteran of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, receives Army Master Infantryman Badge Master Sgt. Scott Potter, a New York Air National Guardsman... (more)

WRGB -- Sat, 06 Dec 2025 Army National Guard honors Van Buren with wreath-laying ceremony in Kinderhook KINDERHOOK, NY (WRGB) Did you know the 8th U.S. President was born and is buried right here in the Capital Region? President Martin Van Buren was from Kinderhook, and his 243rd birthday... (more)

Rome Sentinel -- Thu, 04 Dec 2025 CHANGE IN LEADERSHIP :Manlius man to take command of 174th Attack Wing SYRACUSE New York Air National Guard Col. Brett Batick, of Manlius, will take command of the New York Air National Guard's 174th Attack Wing during a ceremony at Hancock Field Air National... (more)

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