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.
DMNA Press Releases
NY National Guard In the News
WTEN -- Tue, 21 Oct 2025 State Police K-9 honors fallen NY Guardsman LATHAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) A New York State Police Canine (K-9) Officer was praised for his heroic efforts in a recent drug bust. K-9 J has sniffed out nearly 20 pounds of drugs, including fentanyl... (more)
Times Union -- Tue, 21 Oct 2025 New York bill would restrict outside National Guard from entering state ALBANY Democrats in New York introduced a bill Monday that would prohibit other states, territories or districts from sending their National Guard troops to the Empire State without approval... (more)
WTEN -- Tue, 21 Oct 2025 Sovereignty showdown: Bill would keep other states National Guard from invading New York ALBANY, N.Y. (NEXSTAR) A bill introduced in the New York State Senate would clarify the governors authority over out-of-state National Guard deployments, in a move Democratic State Senator... (more)