SEA GIRT, NEW JERSEY- New York Army National Guard Cpl. Dakoatah Miller (center), a member of the 2nd Battalion, 108th Infantry receives his award for winning the Northeast Region Best Warrior Competition in the junior enlisted Soldier category from New Jersey National Guard Command Sgt. Major Earnest Williams (right) and New York Army National Guard Command Sgt. Major David Piwowarski during a dinner on May 6, 2021. Miller competed against Soldiers from Maine, Connecticut, Rhode Island New Hampshire Vermont, Massachusetts and New Jersey. He now goes on to compete in a national competition.
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MyRye.com -- Mon, 11 May 2026 Honoring Service: Fallen Veteran Edward J. McNamara, WWI Our reporting on local veterans is a collaboration with RyeVets.org to highlight those from Rye who have served our country across times of war and peace. There are over 2,100 veterans from... (more)
Times Union -- Mon, 11 May 2026 Duty Calls: Two National Guard officers advance to brigadier general Two New York National Guard officers have advanced to the rank of brigadier. Jason Lefton, of Niskayuna, a veteran of the Iraq War, was promoted to brigadier general while commanding the... (more)
WNYT -- Thu, 07 May 2026 WWII soldier Joseph Burke laid to rest at Saratoga National Cemetery SCHUYLERVILLE, N.Y. (WNYT)- Second Lt. Joseph Burke was laid to rest with military honors after his remains were identified decades after he died as a prisoner of war. The funeral ceremony... (more)