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Download full resolution image Long-time leader retires after almost 42 years

Long-time leader retires after almost 42 years

LATHAM- New York Army National Guard Command Sgt. Major David Piwowarski receives the Legion of Merit from Major General Ray Shields, the adjutant general of New York, during retirement ceremonies held on Friday, July 7, 2023 at New York National Guard headquarters in Latham, as Piwowarski concluded a military career which began in 1981. He was replaced as the senior enlisted leader for the New York Army Guard by Command Sgt. Major Edwin Garris.

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WAMC -- Tue, 02 Dec 2025 Trees for Troops delivers holiday spirit to troops from Ballston Spa Trees for Troops began in 2005 as a collaboration between FedEx and the Christmas SPIRIT Foundation, the charitable branch of the National Christmas Tree Association. Since 2005, the program... (more)

Army.mil -- Tue, 02 Dec 2025 NY National Guard volunteers give lift to Trees for Troops BALLSTON SPA, N.Y. Seven New York Army National Guard Soldiers and Airmen joined local veterans to load 150 Christmas trees earmarked for military bases around the country onto a truck at... (more)

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