LATHAM-- New York Air National Guard Command Chief Master Sgt. Jeff Trottier left age 59 from Lake Luzerne New York joins New York Army National Guard Pvt. Jacob McConville from Amsterdam New York, in cutting the National Guard Birthday Cake during a ceremony at New York National Guard headquarters in Latham New York on Dec. 13 2021 marking the 385th anniversary of the National Guard. Traditionally the oldest Guard member present representing the history of the Guard teams up with the youngest member who represents the future to cut the birthday cake.
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News USA Today -- Sun, 25 Jan 2026 NY Winter Storm: Travel Bans, National Guard Deployed Jan 2024 A powerful winter storm is poised to blanket much of New York State with a foot or more of snow, prompting Governor Kathy Hochul to initiate travel restrictions and mobilize the National Guard.The... (more)
Lawrence/Depew Bee -- Thu, 22 Jan 2026 New York National Guard funeral honors decline as veteran population ages Soldiers and Airmen from the New York National Guard provided military funeral honors at 6,166 graveside services across the state in 2025, continuing a long-term decline tied to the shrinking... (more)
The Plattsburgh Press Republican -- Tue, 20 Jan 2026 Preserving the Battle of Saratoga SARATOGA SPRINGS A massive painting memorializing Benedict Arnolds heroism at the 1777 Battle of Saratoga was unrolled for the first time since 2013 at the New York State Military Museum... (more)