RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL--New York Army National Guard Sgt. Tesshawn Cook assigned to the 24th Civil Support Team (WMD) shows a piece of equipment to Brazilian army 1st Lt. Daniel Junior assigned to Companhia de Defesa Qumica Biolgica Radiolgica e Nuclear during Operation Maracan in Rio De Janeiro Brazil July 8 2024. Operation Maracan was a simulated Chemical Biological Radiological and Nuclear training event conducted between the New York National Guard and Brazilian army in preparation for the FIFA World Cup in 2026.
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National Guard.mil -- Fri, 26 Jun 2026 Last N.Y. Guardsmen Return Home From Operation Epic Fury TROY, N.Y. The last of 500 New York National Guard Soldiers who deployed to the Middle East with the headquarters of the 42nd Infantry Division returned to New York from their deployment... (more)
Batavia Daily News -- Thu, 25 Jun 2026 Medina soldier receives Army National Guard promotion LATHAM Two area New York Army National Guard members have been promotied in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership. The promotions included: Liam Castricone... (more)
Army.mil -- Wed, 24 Jun 2026 NY Army Guard aviation brigade hones domestic response readiness during Vibrant Response 2026 CAMP ATTERBURY, Ind. Forty New York Army National Guard Soldiers from the 42nd Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade coordinated aviation support during Vibrant Response 2026, a large-scale... (more)