PLUM ISLAND --New York National Guard Soldiers and Airmen of the 24th Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Team (CST) and 106th Rescue Wing prepare to identify and classify several hazardous chemical and biological materials during a collective training event at the Plum Island Animal Disease Research Facility New York May 2 2018. The CST insterted by helicopter and was responsible for establishing communications and mission command for the event which brought together the resources of several fire departments the 106th Air Rescue Wing and the Department of Homeland Security to respond to a simulated containment breach at the research facility.
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WTEN -- Mon, 12 May 2025 Local helicopter firefighting training along Hudson River (Video) New York Army National Guard helicopter crews are continuing firefighting training along the Hudson River near Schuylerville. ________________________________________
Auburn Citizen -- Sat, 10 May 2025 Military Notes: Cayuga County National Guard members promoted LATHAM Maj. Gen. Ray Shields, the adjutant general for the state of New York, announces the recent promotion of members of the New York Army National Guard in recognition of their capability... (more)
Army.mil -- Tue, 06 May 2025 NY National Guard commander marks end of World War II in Europe SARATOGA SPRINGS, New YorkMajor General Ray Shields, the adjutant general of New York, will mark the end of World War II in Europe as the New York State Military Museum holds a special program... (more)