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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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Rome Sentinel -- Thu, 04 Dec 2025 CHANGE IN LEADERSHIP :Manlius man to take command of 174th Attack Wing SYRACUSE New York Air National Guard Col. Brett Batick, of Manlius, will take command of the New York Air National Guard's 174th Attack Wing during a ceremony at Hancock Field Air National... (more)

Daily Gazette -- Wed, 03 Dec 2025 St Johnsville National Guard Soldier Receives New Rank, New Responsibilities LATHAM Major General Ray Shields, the adjutant general for the state of New York, announces the recent promotion of members of the New York Army National Guard in recognition of their capability... (more)

Department of War -- Wed, 03 Dec 2025 NY National Guard Volunteers Give Lift to Trees for Troops Seven New York National Guard soldiers and airmen joined local veterans Dec. 1 to load 150 Christmas trees onto a truck at Ellms Family Christmas Tree Farm in Ballston Spa, New York. A man,... (more)

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