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Download full resolution image Empire Challenge tests communications skills

Empire Challenge tests communications skills

CAMP SMITH--New York Guard Staff Sgt. Stanley Cohen the chief signal non-commissioned officer assigned to the 56th Area Command New York Guard alongside New York Guard Spc. Richard Toscano who is assigned to the Headquarters Detachment New York Guard tests a radio system at Camp Smith Training Site Cortlandt Manor N.Y. June 26 2021. The New York National Guard worked with various New York State defense forces such as the New York Naval Militia New York Guard and Civil Air Patrol in the annual Empire Challenge to conduct training in rapid communications

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Osceloa News Gazette -- Thu, 11 Sep 2025 Remembering 9-11; Kissimmee N.Y. National Guard member promoted Today marks the 24th anniversary of the terror attacks that took place in New York City, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C. by extremists. As most people know, on that day several planes were... (more)

Times Tribune -- Sun, 07 Sep 2025 People on the Move: New York Army National Guard Major General Ray Shields, the adjutant general for the state of New York, announces the recent promotion of members of the Army National Guard in recognition of their capability for additional... (more)

The Daily News -- Fri, 05 Sep 2025 Two receive National Guard promotions Sep 5, 2025 LATHAM Two area members of the New York Army National Guard have been promoted in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership. They include: Ian Hinz... (more)

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