CAMP SMITH--U.S. Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Matthew Ortiz, an infantryman assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry Regiment, who won in the non-commissioned officer category of the New York Army National Guard Best Warrior event on July 25-26, disassembles a Mk 19 grenade launcher as part of the land navigation event during the state NYARNG Best Warrior Competition at Camp Smith Training Site, N.Y., July 25, 2020. The Best Warrior Competition, held July 25-26, 2020, is an annual event in which junior enlisted Soldiers and non-commissioned officers from various New York Army National Guard units compete in several events intended to test their military skills and knowledge, as well as their physical fitness and endurance.
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Rome Sentinel -- Wed, 24 Dec 2025 HOLIDAY HELPERS: Whos tracking Santa tonight? ROME Every year, Santa delivers toys to billions of children but he cant do it alone. The Eastern Air Defense Sector (EADS) at Griffiss Business and Technology Park in Rome defends the... (more)
Adirondack Daily Enterprise -- Wed, 24 Dec 2025 Hell be coming down the chimney when? ROME, N.Y. Wondering when Santa is about to leave presents under the tree? The Santa Tracker has your answer. The cherished annual operation is undertaken by the North American Aerospace... (more)
Stratford Patch -- Mon, 22 Dec 2025 Stratford National Guard Soldier Receives New Rank STRATFORD, CT (Contributed): 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... (more)