LATHAM-Major General Dawn Deskins, the deputy director of the Air National Guard (left) presents a retirement certificate to New York Air National Guard Command Chief Master Sgt. Maureen Dooley during retirement ceremonies for Dooley held at New York National Guard headquarters in Latham, New York on Sept. 18, 2020. Deskins and Dooley served together at the Eastern Air Defense Sector in Rome, N.Y. and both played key roles in the Air Force response to the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.
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Sullivan County Democrat -- Tue, 10 Feb 2026 Prepare for emergencies at free class NARROWSBURG The Upper Delaware Council (UDC) and New York National Guard invite river valley residents in New York and Pennsylvania to attend a free Citizen Preparedness Training course on... (more)
CPA Journal -- Mon, 09 Feb 2026 Remembering a Forgotten Leader and New Yorks First African American CPA: The Legacy of General Wilmer F. Lucas When Brigadier General Wilmer F. Lucas retired from the United States Army Reserve, he did so as a war hero who had led the Harlem Hellfighters at the World War II battle of Okinawa. For his... (more)
Times Union, -- Mon, 09 Feb 2026 Duty Calls: Niskayuna resident takes command of 5,100 soldiers New York Army National Guard Col. Jason Lefton of Niskayuna, an Iraq War veteran, took command of 5,100 soldiers of the 53rd Troop Command during a ceremony at Camp Smith Training Site, Cortlandt... (more)