CAMP SMITH--Soldiers participating in the 53rd Troop Command's Best Warrior competition wait to fire on the Engagement Skills Trainer (EST) during the competition at Camp Smith Training Site, N.Y.on Sept. 10, 2021. The 53rd Troop Command Best Warrior Competition is an annual event in which junior enlisted Soldiers and non-commissioned officers from various 53rd Troop Command units compete in several events intended to test their military skills and knowledge, as well as their physical fitness and endurance with the winners proceeding the State competition next year.
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Spectrum News -- Thu, 18 Dec 2025 N.Y. National Guard members who responded to 9/11 attacks can apply for dis-ability benefits Members of New York's military force who served on state active duty responding to the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in Manhattan can now register to file for potential disability... (more)
WWNY -- Thu, 18 Dec 2025 National defense bill brings millions to Capital Region projects Funding coming to Capital Region from defense bill The Senate has passed a national defense bill that will provide federal funding to the Capital Region. The National Defense Authorization... (more)
Nationalguard.mil -- Wed, 17 Dec 2025 New York Air Guard Activates C-17 Combined Test Force STEWART AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, N.Y. This fall, the New York Air National Guards 105th Airlift Wing activated a C-17 Combined Test Force responsible for the development, testing and fielding... (more)