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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NY National Guard In the News
Osceloa News Gazette -- Thu, 11 Sep 2025 Remembering 9-11; Kissimmee N.Y. National Guard member promoted Today marks the 24th anniversary of the terror attacks that took place in New York City, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C. by extremists. As most people know, on that day several planes were... (more)
Times Tribune -- Sun, 07 Sep 2025 People on the Move: New York Army National Guard Major General Ray Shields, the adjutant general for the state of New York, announces the recent promotion of members of the Army National Guard in recognition of their capability for additional... (more)
The Daily News -- Fri, 05 Sep 2025 Two receive National Guard promotions Sep 5, 2025 LATHAM Two area members of the New York Army National Guard have been promoted in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership. They include: Ian Hinz... (more)