CAMP SMITH--New York Army National Guard Sgt. 1st Class Steven Demestrio, assigned to Joint Force Headquarters New York, Spc. Tabitha Demestrio, assigned to the 206th Military Police Company, and Cpt. Joseph Marcoux, a chaplain assigned to the 138th Chaplain Detachment, pose with Gianna Demestrio outside Chaplain Duffy Chapel on Camp Smith Training Site, New York, Sept. 10, 2023. Gianna, who was baptized by Marcoux, is believed to be the first person ever baptized on Camp Smith Training Site.
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MyRye.com -- Mon, 11 May 2026 Honoring Service: Fallen Veteran Edward J. McNamara, WWI Our reporting on local veterans is a collaboration with RyeVets.org to highlight those from Rye who have served our country across times of war and peace. There are over 2,100 veterans from... (more)
Times Union -- Mon, 11 May 2026 Duty Calls: Two National Guard officers advance to brigadier general Two New York National Guard officers have advanced to the rank of brigadier. Jason Lefton, of Niskayuna, a veteran of the Iraq War, was promoted to brigadier general while commanding the... (more)
WNYT -- Thu, 07 May 2026 WWII soldier Joseph Burke laid to rest at Saratoga National Cemetery SCHUYLERVILLE, N.Y. (WNYT)- Second Lt. Joseph Burke was laid to rest with military honors after his remains were identified decades after he died as a prisoner of war. The funeral ceremony... (more)