LATHAM--Major General Ray Shields the Adjutant General of New York (center) cuts the Army Birthday cake with New York Army National Guard PFC Amanda Coleman and Sgt. First Class Frank DeThomasis during an Army Birthday ceremony held at New York National Guard headquarters in Latham N.Y. on June 14 2019. DeThomasis the oldest Soldier present at age 59 and Coleman the youngest at age 19 joined Shields in cutting the Army birthday cake. Shields is wearing the new Army Green uniform due to be introduced starting in 2020.
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Olean Times Herald -- Wed, 21 Oct 2026 Emergency preparedness program Monday at Little Valley Fire Department LITTLE VALLEY New York National Guard members will be sharing tips on how to cope with a disaster and then recover quickly during a special program at 11 a.m. Monday at the Little Valley... (more)
The Worcester Guardian -- Wed, 21 Oct 2026 Worcester resident, former police sergeant takes command of Army National Guard division Brig. Gen. Richard Cipro, a Worcester State graduate and Iraq War veteran who spent more than three decades with the Worcester Police Department, leads approximately 15,000 soldiers across... (more)
Rome Sentinel -- Tue, 20 Oct 2026 Several local airmen receive promotions LATHAM Several local residents have been promoted in the New York Air National Guard in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership, according to an announcement... (more)