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LATHAM--Roger Towsend a New York State Division of Military and Naval Affairs employee who worked in support of communications and cyber for the New York National Guard, receives the New York State Conspicuous Service Medal from Col. Diane Armbruster, during retirement ceremonies at DMNA headquarters in Latham New York Aug. 31 2023. He spent 34 years of military and civilian service on the job. Townsend and his wife were both presented with NYS Conspicuous Service Medals in recognition of his many years of service.
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Times Union -- Mon, 27 Jul 2026 Duty Calls: Old gets new look The Old 490 aircraft that has guarded Stratton Air National Guard Base gates in Scotia for decades has a new look thanks to volunteer airmen. Though it hasnt flown in decades, its the first... (more)
The South Shore Press -- Fri, 24 Jul 2026 106th Rescue Wing Families Explore Military History Museum Children and family members connected to the Westhampton Beach-based Air National Guard unit toured the expanded Rocky Point museum, learning firsthand about the sacrifices of Americas service... (more)
Oswego County News Now -- Thu, 23 Jul 2026 Local residents promoted in Army National Guard LATHAM Major General Ray Shields, the adjutant general for the state of New York, announces the promotion of members of the New York Army National Guard in recognition of their capability... (more)
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