CAMP SMITH-- New York National Guard Maj. Terry Benson the incoming commander of the 1st Battalion Infantry 106th Regiment Regional Training Institute (1st BN 106th IN RTI) accepts the battalion colors from Col. Jeffery Csoka regimental commander of the 106th Regiment Regional Training Institute during a change of command ceremony at Camp Smith Training Site Cortlandt Manor N.Y. June 12 2022. The ceremony marked the change of the 1st BN 106th IN RTIs commander from outgoing Lt. Col. Robert Stealey to incoming Maj. Terry Benson
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Department of War -- Wed, 18 Mar 2026 National Guard Airlift Wing Completes 38th Year of Antarctic Support The New York Air National Guard's 109th Airlift Wing concluded its 38th year supporting American scientific research in Antarctica during the 20252026 Operation Deep Freeze season, March... (more)
Fox News -- Tue, 17 Mar 2026 Steve Doocy reports live from NYC ahead of St. Patrick's Day Parade (Video) Steve Doocy reports live from New York City, speaking with Lt. Col. Andrew Prior about the National Guard's 'Fighting 69th' Infantry Battalion leading the St. Patrick's... (more)
Stars and Stripes -- Mon, 16 Mar 2026 The Fighting 69th to lead worlds largest St. Patricks Day parade in New York City About 800 soldiers from the New York Army National Guard will lead New York Citys annual St. Patricks Day Parade on Tuesday. Also known as The Fighting 69th, the 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry... (more)