CAMP SMITH N.Y.-- Brig. Gen. Joseph L. Biehler the commander of the New York Army National Guards 53rd Troop Command receives the units flag or colors from Maj. Gen. Raymond Shields the Adjutant General of New York during a change of command ceremony in Camp Smith N.Y. Oct. 17 2021. During the ceremony Brig. Gen. Jack A. James relinquished command of the 53rd Troop Command to Biehler after two years leading the organization.
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Cheektowaga Bee News -- Sun, 30 Aug 2026 Gerard awarded Josephthal Award for 2026 An East Amherst resident has been named the top performer in the 2,700-member New York Naval Militia. Chief Electricians Mate John Gerard, who has served in the states naval force since 2018,... (more)
Springville Journal -- Thu, 27 Aug 2026 West Valley resident Bradley Frank promoted to one-star general New York Army National Guard Col. Bradley Frank, a West Valley resident and veteran of the Iraq War, was promoted to the rank of brigadier general during an Aug. 15 ceremony at the Connecticut... (more)
WKTV -- Wed, 26 Aug 2026 New York Air Guard's 224th Support Squadron Gets New Commander ROME, N.Y. -- A Whitesboro resident has become the commander of the New York Air National Guard's 224th Support Squadron. According to New York State Military and Naval Affairs, Air... (more)