Spc. Joseph Ryan, an assistant operations specialist with Headquarters
Company, 1-69th Infantry Regiment, New York Army National Guard, low crawls through an obstacle course during a rainy second day of the 2019 Regional Best Warrior Competition at the Regional Training Institute in Center Strafford, NH, April 30. Ryan and New York Army National Guard SFC Martin Cozens, a platoon Sergeant in 2nd Battalion, 108th Infantry both came in first place in their categories. This annual event pits state best warrior winners from CT, MA, ME, NH, NJ, NY and RI to compete for the regional title.
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NY National Guard In the News
Osceloa News Gazette -- Thu, 11 Sep 2025 Remembering 9-11; Kissimmee N.Y. National Guard member promoted Today marks the 24th anniversary of the terror attacks that took place in New York City, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C. by extremists. As most people know, on that day several planes were... (more)
Times Tribune -- Sun, 07 Sep 2025 People on the Move: New York Army National Guard Major General Ray Shields, the adjutant general for the state of New York, announces the recent promotion of members of the Army National Guard in recognition of their capability for additional... (more)
The Daily News -- Fri, 05 Sep 2025 Two receive National Guard promotions Sep 5, 2025 LATHAM Two area members of the New York Army National Guard have been promoted in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership. They include: Ian Hinz... (more)