Higher temperatures and increased humidity can cause unseen hazards. Missions can suffer, vacations can be ruined, and lives can be endangered or lost.
Heat stroke is the most serious heat-related illness and can cause death or lead to permanent disability. About 2,800 troops suffered illnesses from dehydration to heat stroke last year; that number is 50 percent higher than it was five years ago!
Prevention starts with training. Follow the link below for guidance from the NYARNG Safety Office on how you can prevent heat injuries.
DMNA Press Releases
NY National Guard In the News
National Guard.mil -- Sat, 07 Dec 2024 New York Airmen Bring Holiday Cheer to Hurricane Victims While Training STEWART AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, N.Y. Airmen from the New York Air National Guards 105th Airlift Wing helped out Santa Clause by delivering over 4,000 toys earmarked for North Carolina kids... (more)
NationalGuard.mil -- Fri, 06 Dec 2024 New York Air National Guard Honors President Martin Van Buren KINDERHOOK, New YorkNew York Air Guardsmen saluted the nations eighth president on Thursday, Dec. 5, as Brigadier General Gary Charlton, the assistant adjutant general, Air, placed a wreath... (more)
Palladian Times -- Fri, 06 Dec 2024 National Guard member says he was fired for his service BREWERTON A member of the New York Air National Guard is suing his former Oswego County employer, arguing that he was discriminated against and fired over his mandatory National Guard training. ... (more)