QUEENS- New York Guard members assigned to the 15th Detachment of the 88th Area Command stand at parade rest during a change of command ceremony held at the Whitestone Armory on Jan. 26, 2020. Capt. Joseph Polcha was replaced as the detachment commander by 2nd Lt. Zachary Perkins. The New York Guard is the state's volunteer self-defense force which augments New York National Guard units during state emergencies.
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National Guard.mil -- Fri, 26 Jun 2026 Last N.Y. Guardsmen Return Home From Operation Epic Fury TROY, N.Y. The last of 500 New York National Guard Soldiers who deployed to the Middle East with the headquarters of the 42nd Infantry Division returned to New York from their deployment... (more)
Batavia Daily News -- Thu, 25 Jun 2026 Medina soldier receives Army National Guard promotion LATHAM Two area New York Army National Guard members have been promotied in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership. The promotions included: Liam Castricone... (more)
Army.mil -- Wed, 24 Jun 2026 NY Army Guard aviation brigade hones domestic response readiness during Vibrant Response 2026 CAMP ATTERBURY, Ind. Forty New York Army National Guard Soldiers from the 42nd Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade coordinated aviation support during Vibrant Response 2026, a large-scale... (more)