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NY's First Woman to Command NY Air National Guard

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Ray Shields the adjutant general passes the colors of the New York Air National Guard to Air Force Brig. Gen. Denise Donnell signifying her assumption of command of the states Air National Guard at the Joint Force Headquarters in Latham New York April 2 2022. Donnell assumes command of the states nearly 6000 Air National Guard members the nations largest Air National Guard component from Maj. Gen. Timothy LaBarge who retires after 39 years of service. . (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. William Gizara)

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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)

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