FORT HAMILTON, New York --Army Sgt. Marisa Santiago a survey team member assigned to the New York National Guards 24th Civil Support Team dons her protective suit to conduct a training exercise at Fort Hamilton Brooklyn New York on March 11 2021 to test team members capabilities. National Guard Civil Support Teams are trained to detect chemical biological radiological nuclear and high explosive materials and report on potential threats to civil authorities. The 324th Civil Support Team based at Fort Hamilton is one of two in the New York National Guard and focuses on the New York City metropolitan area.
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WTEN -- Tue, 21 Oct 2025 State Police K-9 honors fallen NY Guardsman LATHAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) A New York State Police Canine (K-9) Officer was praised for his heroic efforts in a recent drug bust. K-9 J has sniffed out nearly 20 pounds of drugs, including fentanyl... (more)
Times Union -- Tue, 21 Oct 2025 New York bill would restrict outside National Guard from entering state ALBANY Democrats in New York introduced a bill Monday that would prohibit other states, territories or districts from sending their National Guard troops to the Empire State without approval... (more)
WTEN -- Tue, 21 Oct 2025 Sovereignty showdown: Bill would keep other states National Guard from invading New York ALBANY, N.Y. (NEXSTAR) A bill introduced in the New York State Senate would clarify the governors authority over out-of-state National Guard deployments, in a move Democratic State Senator... (more)