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Download full resolution image Soldiers relax with furry visitors

Soldiers relax with furry visitors

NEW YORK --New York National Guard Spc. Dylan Messina from Albany N.Y. left and Spc. Chris Smith of Kingston N.Y. both assigned to the New York National Guard COVID-19 response look on as Labrador retriever service dogs provided by Puppies Behind Bars chase a ball in their New York City hotel on April 21 2020. Puppies Behind Bars, a nonprofit organization that trains prison inmates to raise service dogs for wounded war veterans and first responders as well as explosive-detection canines for law enforcement brought the dogs to the hotels where the Soldiers were staying to help them relax. ( U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Sean Madden)

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North Country Now -- Sun, 19 Apr 2026 SUNY Potsdam to host free NY Citizen Preparedness Training Program POTSDAM SUNY Potsdam's Center for Preparedness is pleased to announce that the campus will host the NY Citizen Preparedness Training Program on Thursday, April 23, at 12 p.m. in Kellas... (more)

Valley Independent Sentinel -- Sat, 18 Apr 2026 Shelton National Guard Airman Receives New Rank, New Responsibilities LATHAM, NY (04/17/2026) Air Force Major General Gary Charlton, the commander of the New York Air National Guard, announced the recent promotion of members of the New York Air National Guard... (more)

North Country Now -- Fri, 17 Apr 2026 New York Army National Guard promotes St. Lawrence County soldiers LATHAM -- Several St. Lawrence County soldiers recently received promotions in the New York Army National Guard in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership,... (more)

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