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Revolutionary War hero honored

CROTON-ON-HUDSON-- New York National Guard Soldiers, and New York Guard members assigned to Joint Task Force COVID-19 headquartered at Camp Smith Training Site near Peekskill gathered to lay at wreath at the memorial plaque dedicated to Revolutionary War Soldier John Jacob "Rifle Jack" Peterson at Croton Point Park in Croton-on-Hudson N.Y. on March 4 2021. Peterson was a Revolutionary War patriot of African and Kitchawan descent who interfered with Benedict Arnold's plans to betray the American fort at West Point to the British in 1780. Peterson fired on a boat that was going to pick up Major Andre, Arnold's contact. That action eventually resulted in Andre's capture.

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WGRZ -- Tue, 07 Jan 2025 Past president Fillmore honored in tribute at Forest Lawn Cemetery ( Video) BUFFALO, N.Y. It may not have looked like a typical birthday party, but it was one fit for a president. The fresh falling snow provided a beautiful white backdrop at Forest Lawn Cemetery... (more)

Rome Sentinel -- Tue, 07 Jan 2025 Local Air National Guard officer receives Space Operations award ROME A New York Air National Guard member from Rome was recognized for outstanding service by the Space Force Association during the organizations annual conference in Orlando, Florida in... (more)

WKTV News 2 -- Mon, 06 Jan 2025 New York Air National Guard Member from Rome Honored ROME, N.Y. -- A member of the New York Air National Guard from Rome received recognition for his exceptional service from the Space Force Association. Staff Sgt. Jason Capostagno, serving... (more)

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