LATHAM-- Major General Timothy LaBarge(center) the Commander of the New York Air National Guard joins Army National Guard Master Sgt. Roger Townsend age 59 (left); and Air National Guard Airman 1st Class Caleb Lapinel age 21( right) in cutting the National Guard Birthday Cake at a ceremony marking the 383rd birthday of the National Guard held on Friday Dec. 13 at New York National Guard Headquarters in Latham N.Y. The cake cutters traditionally include an older service member symbolizing the history of the National Guard an a young serice member who represents the future of the Guard.
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MyRye.com -- Mon, 11 May 2026 Honoring Service: Fallen Veteran Edward J. McNamara, WWI Our reporting on local veterans is a collaboration with RyeVets.org to highlight those from Rye who have served our country across times of war and peace. There are over 2,100 veterans from... (more)
Times Union -- Mon, 11 May 2026 Duty Calls: Two National Guard officers advance to brigadier general Two New York National Guard officers have advanced to the rank of brigadier. Jason Lefton, of Niskayuna, a veteran of the Iraq War, was promoted to brigadier general while commanding the... (more)
WNYT -- Thu, 07 May 2026 WWII soldier Joseph Burke laid to rest at Saratoga National Cemetery SCHUYLERVILLE, N.Y. (WNYT)- Second Lt. Joseph Burke was laid to rest with military honors after his remains were identified decades after he died as a prisoner of war. The funeral ceremony... (more)