TAN-TAN, Morocco-- New York Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Joseph Deshaw a joint fire support specialist assigned to Detachment 1 Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion 258th Field Artillery stands ready to ground guide a vehicle in a convoy headed to training during Exercise African Lion in Tan-Tan Morocco May 24 2024. 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 running from April 19 to May 31 across Ghana Morocco Senegal and Tunisia with over 9100 participants from 27 nations and NATO contingents.
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Sullivan County Democrat -- Tue, 10 Feb 2026 Prepare for emergencies at free class NARROWSBURG The Upper Delaware Council (UDC) and New York National Guard invite river valley residents in New York and Pennsylvania to attend a free Citizen Preparedness Training course on... (more)
CPA Journal -- Mon, 09 Feb 2026 Remembering a Forgotten Leader and New Yorks First African American CPA: The Legacy of General Wilmer F. Lucas When Brigadier General Wilmer F. Lucas retired from the United States Army Reserve, he did so as a war hero who had led the Harlem Hellfighters at the World War II battle of Okinawa. For his... (more)
Times Union, -- Mon, 09 Feb 2026 Duty Calls: Niskayuna resident takes command of 5,100 soldiers New York Army National Guard Col. Jason Lefton of Niskayuna, an Iraq War veteran, took command of 5,100 soldiers of the 53rd Troop Command during a ceremony at Camp Smith Training Site, Cortlandt... (more)