BEN GHILOUF, TUNISIA--New York Army National Guard Sgt. Philip Kim (left) and Spc. Mauricio Hernandez (right), both with the 258th Field Artillery Battalion, coordinate where they anticipate mortar rounds will land in Ben Ghilouf Tunisia on May 3 2024 during exercise African Lion 2024. The New York National Guard deployed 120 Soldiers to take part in the Tunisian portion of the multinational exercise. African Lion 2024 marks the 20th anniversary of U.S. Africa Commands premier joint exercise led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force Africa (SETAF-AF) running from April 19 to May 31 across Ghana Morocco Senegal and Tunisia with over 8100 participants from 27 nations and NATO contingents.
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NationalGuard.mil -- Wed, 14 Jan 2026 New York Army Guard Psychologist is Warhammer Champion LATHAM, N.Y. New York Army Guard Maj. Matthew Southard holds a doctorate in clinical psychology, has two masters degrees, is a supervising psychologist for the New York Police Department,... (more)
Newsday -- Wed, 14 Jan 2026 Military funerals in New York: Ceremonies to bid final farewells decline as generation of World War II, Korea war vets dwindles New York's reserve forces, which provide military funeral services for service members, are seeing a generational shift in which they are giving a final farewell to fewer veterans in... (more)
Daily Sentinel -- Tue, 13 Jan 2026 Three earn New York Army National Guard promotions LATHAM Three local residents have been promoted in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership, according to an announcement on Tuesday, Jan. 13, by Major... (more)