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Download full resolution image NY Soldiers in Africa earn combat patches

NY Soldiers in Africa earn combat patches

CAMP SIMBA, Kenya-- New York Army National Guard Soldiers deployed to East Africa as part of Task Force Wolfhound and stationed at Camp Simba, Kenya, receive their "combat patches" during an October 12, 2022 ceremony at the base. Combat patches are earned when Soldiers perform 30 days of duty in a designated area. The New York National Guard Soldiers are deployed as part of Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, and are conducting security missions at U.S. facilities in the region.

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WWNY -- Wed, 04 Mar 2026 7 After Noon: Ogdensburg Armory set to house new National Guard unit after recruiting goal surpassed WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - The Ogdensburg Armory is expected to house a New York Army National Guard unit again, after the state exceeded its regional recruiting target, the Guards second-in-command... (more)

Times Union -- Mon, 02 Mar 2026 Duty Calls: Air National Guard recruiter achieves a milestone New York Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Jason Malm achieved a milestone with the recruitment of 200 airmen. Malm, a recruiter with the 109th Airlift Wing, achieved that career milestone by... (more)

Buffalo Ledger -- Fri, 27 Feb 2026 Erie County Sheriffs Deputy awarded by France for actions during Iraq deployment Deputy Aaron Taylor of the Erie County Sheriffs Office Aviation Unit has received the French National Defense Gold Medal with Bronze Star for his actions during a 2023 deployment in Iraq.... (more)

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