HEMPSTEAD Newly commissioned Army second lieutenants take the oath of office for the New York National Guard during commissioned ceremonies conducted on May 20, 2023 at Hofstra University for members of the Army Reserve Officer Training Corps Culper Battalion in Hempstead, New York. Army National Guard officers take an oath that includes preserving and protecting the Constitution of the State of New York and obeying the orders of the governor, in addition to the regular military officer commissioning oath.
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Newsday -- Thu, 28 Aug 2025 Air Force vets from Westhampton Beach rescue wing recall Hurricane Katrina mission The devastation wrought on New Orleans from Hurricane Katrina revealed itself to the crew of a Westhampton Beach-based Air National Guard helicopter two decades ago by what they couldn't... (more)
NationalGuard.mil -- Thu, 28 Aug 2025 Massachusetts, New York Guard Compete in Logan-Duffy Rifle Competition FORT DEVENS, Mass. Soldiers from the 1st Battalion 182nd Infantry Regiment, Massachusetts Army National Guard, and the 1st Battalion 69th Infantry Regiment, New York Army National Guard,... (more)
Batavia Daily News -- Tue, 26 Aug 2025 Bethany resident in National Guard promoted to staff sergeant Major General 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)