SARATOGA NATIONAL CEMETERY-New York Army National Guard Col. Jason Lefton, the commander of the 42nd Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade presents an American flag to the family of Chief Warrant Officer 2 Casey Frankoski following military funeral services held at Gerald B. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery in Schuylerville, New York on March 22, 2024. Frankoski, along with Chief Warrant Officer 2 John M. Grassia III, was killed in a March 8 helicopter crash outside Rio Grande City, Texas while patrolling the southwest border in support of the Border Patrol.
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Rome Sentinel -- Thu, 04 Dec 2025 CHANGE IN LEADERSHIP :Manlius man to take command of 174th Attack Wing SYRACUSE New York Air National Guard Col. Brett Batick, of Manlius, will take command of the New York Air National Guard's 174th Attack Wing during a ceremony at Hancock Field Air National... (more)
Daily Gazette -- Wed, 03 Dec 2025 St Johnsville National Guard Soldier Receives New Rank, New Responsibilities LATHAM 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)
Department of War -- Wed, 03 Dec 2025 NY National Guard Volunteers Give Lift to Trees for Troops Seven New York National Guard soldiers and airmen joined local veterans Dec. 1 to load 150 Christmas trees onto a truck at Ellms Family Christmas Tree Farm in Ballston Spa, New York. A man,... (more)