BROOKLYN--Brazilian Army colonels Luiz Carlos Lott Guimares (left) and Anderson Pedreira Silva listen to New York Army National Guard Major Delbert Gustave the deputy commander of the 24th Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Team( back to camera) during a visit to the teams headquarters at Fort Hamilton Brooklyn on October 18 2021. The two Brazilian officers who are experts in nuclear biological and chemical response visited the New York National Guard team as well as New York City fire and emergency officials as part of State Partnership Program training exchange. The New York National Guard has a partnership with the militaries of Brazil and South Africa.
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Sullivan County Democrat -- Tue, 10 Feb 2026 Prepare for emergencies at free class NARROWSBURG The Upper Delaware Council (UDC) and New York National Guard invite river valley residents in New York and Pennsylvania to attend a free Citizen Preparedness Training course on... (more)
CPA Journal -- Mon, 09 Feb 2026 Remembering a Forgotten Leader and New Yorks First African American CPA: The Legacy of General Wilmer F. Lucas When Brigadier General Wilmer F. Lucas retired from the United States Army Reserve, he did so as a war hero who had led the Harlem Hellfighters at the World War II battle of Okinawa. For his... (more)
Times Union, -- Mon, 09 Feb 2026 Duty Calls: Niskayuna resident takes command of 5,100 soldiers New York Army National Guard Col. Jason Lefton of Niskayuna, an Iraq War veteran, took command of 5,100 soldiers of the 53rd Troop Command during a ceremony at Camp Smith Training Site, Cortlandt... (more)