BUFFALO-Gen. Daniel Hokanson, the Chief of the National Guard Bureau (left) and Chief Master Sgt. Tony Whitehead (right), the National Guard Bureau senior enlisted advisor, are joined by New York Army National Guard Master Sgt. John Donoghue and Pfc. Hannah Woodworth during a cake cutting ceremony commemorating the 385th birthday of the National Guard held at the Connecticut Avenue Armory in Buffalo, NY, on Dec. 12, 2021. Hokanson was in western New York to visit with New York Army and Air National Guard leaders and troops. As part of a long standing tradition, the oldest and youngest Soldier in attendance are afforded the honor of cutting the cake
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NationalGuard.mil -- Fri, 28 Jun 2024 Retired NY Army Guardsman Honored for 2004 Iraq Actions LATHAM, N.Y. - A retired New York Army National Guard Soldier was recognized for his heroic actions 20 years ago in Iraq during a ceremony at the Division of Military and Naval Affairs headquarters... (more)
Saratoga Today -- Thu, 27 Jun 2024 From New York to the Nuclear Navy Opens June 29 at State Military Museum in Saratoga Springs: Exhibit Tracks the History of the Nuclear Navy In New York SARATOGA SPRINGS A new exhibit at the New York State Military Museum in Saratoga Springs highlights the history of the U.S. Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program and the contributions to the... (more)
Rome Sentinel -- Thu, 27 Jun 2024 Colonel takes command of 224th Air Defense Group ROME Col. Jennifer L. King is the new commander of the 224th Air Defense Group in Rome. King, of Prospect, took command from Col. Steven H. Rathmell, who is retiring after 30 years of service.... (more)