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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Army.mil -- Tue, 05 May 2026 NY Army National Guard Honor Guard welcomes homeAirman after 84 years remains of World War II LATHAM, New York--When Army Air Corps 2nd Lt. Joseph Burke came home to Troy, New York on May 1, 2026-- 84 years after he left-- New York Army National Guard Soldiers welcomed him at the airport. ... (more)
APT/ Reuters -- Tue, 05 May 2026 Swedish Armed Forces, New York National Guard Train Together in Aurora 26 Exercise (video) Swedens Swedish Armed Forces conducted joint drills with the New York National Guard near Stockholm as part of the Aurora 26 exercise. Around 1,500 Swedish troops and 80 U.S. soldiers trained... (more)
Kingston Daily Freeman -- Sun, 03 May 2026 Military news: Area residents serving in NY Army National Guard, Air National Guard promoted The following members of the New York Army National Guard were promoted: * Timothy Agosta of Saugerties, assigned to 206th Military Police Company, to the rank of specialist on Monday, Feb.... (more)