LATHAM-New York Army National Guard Sgt. 1st Class Erich Schmidt, the New York National Guard Family Programs Operations NCO marks Red Ribbon week on October 27, 2020. During the week of October 23-31 people and groups opposed to drug use display red ribbons to show a commitment to a drug-free lifestyle. Each ribbon marks a show of support for those struggling with drug addiction.
The tradition started following the murder of Drug Enforcement Administration Agent Kiki Camarena in 1985 by Mexican drug traffickers.
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Times Union -- Tue, 16 Jun 2026 Duty Calls: Danish, American military personnel respond to injured soldier Rapid coordination demonstrates how the countries' military personnel have learned to work together, Col. Eric Underhill says Photo Caption: Maj. Gen. Ray Shields, left, state adjutant... (more)
Rome Daily Sentinel -- Mon, 08 Jun 2026 EADS civilian worker earns prestigious award ROME Colt Brumm, of Barneveld, a civilian employee at the Eastern Air Defense Sector on the Griffiss Business and Technology park, has been named the Air National Guards Civilian Safety Professional... (more)
Mid-Hudson News.com -- Mon, 08 Jun 2026 French jets roar into Stewart Air National Guard Base NEWBURGH Ten Alpha Jets, a precision demonstration unit assigned to the French Air Forces Patrouille de France, stopped at Stewart Air National Guard Base on Sunday as part of Libert 250. Libert... (more)