New York National Guard Soldiers, and New York Guard volunteers, assigned to Joint Task Force COVID-19 took time to lay a wreath at a memorial to Revolutionary War Soldier John Jacob "Rifle Jack" Peterson
at Croton Point Park in Croton-on-Hudson N.Y. on March 4 2021. "Rifle Jack" Peterson was a Revolutionary War patriot of African and Kitchawan descent whose heroism helped repel British forces in Croton New York. His actions threw Benedict Arnolds treasonous plans into disarray and led to the capture of Major Andre. His heroism inspired the erection of a memorial plaque at Tellers Point Croton.
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TapInto Roselle, -- Thu, 13 Feb 2025 Roselle National Guard Airman Receives New Rank, New Responsibilities ROSELLE, NJ - A Roselle National Guard Airman was among several members of the New York Air National Guard who were promoted in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility... (more)
NationalGuard.mil -- Tue, 11 Feb 2025 NY Wing to Participate in Canadian Arctic Training Exercise SCOTIA, N.Y. Fifty-nine Airmen and two LC-130 Hercules aircraft from the New York Air National Guards 109th Airlift Wing will participate in a joint military exercise in the Northwest Territories... (more)
Finger Lakes Times -- Tue, 11 Feb 2025 FLCC hosts online talk about African-American combat unit the Harlem Rattlers CANANDAIGUA In honor of Black History Month, Finger Lakes Community College will host an online talk by Jeffrey Sammons, emeritus professor of history at New York University, at 7 p.m. Wednesday. ... (more)