NEW YORK-- New York National Guard Soldiers assigned to the rear detachment of the 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry continue the tradition of leading the New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 17, 2023. The Fighting 69th has led the worlds largest St. Patrick's Day parade since 1851. The bulk of the battalion is currently deployed in Djibouti where they marked St. Patrick's Day with a parade at Camp Lemonnier.
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WTEN -- Mon, 12 May 2025 Local helicopter firefighting training along Hudson River (Video) New York Army National Guard helicopter crews are continuing firefighting training along the Hudson River near Schuylerville. ________________________________________
Auburn Citizen -- Sat, 10 May 2025 Military Notes: Cayuga County National Guard members promoted LATHAM Maj. Gen. Ray Shields, the adjutant general for the state of New York, announces the recent promotion of members of the New York Army National Guard in recognition of their capability... (more)
Army.mil -- Tue, 06 May 2025 NY National Guard commander marks end of World War II in Europe SARATOGA SPRINGS, New YorkMajor General Ray Shields, the adjutant general of New York, will mark the end of World War II in Europe as the New York State Military Museum holds a special program... (more)