New York Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Lauren Hicks stands with her final sketches for the design of the New York State Korean War Commemorative Medal (right) and the New York State Vietnam War Commemorative Medal (left). On November 11 2022, the requirement for the Division of Military and Naval Affairs to design and distribute the New York State Korean War Commemorative Medal and the New York State Vietnam War Commemorative Medal were signed into state law. Hicks volunteered to design the awards which can be applied for here: https://dmna.ny.gov/awards/
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Aerial Fire -- Mon, 16 Sep 2024 Army National Guard and New York Naval Militia Conduct Water Bucket Training on the Hudson River The New York Naval Militia, the New York Army National Guard, the New York Guard and the Schodack Landing Fire Company teamed up to execute a wildfire training exercise on the Hudson River... (more)
Westside News -- Mon, 16 Sep 2024 NYS Korean and Vietnam War Commemorative Medals available The New York State Division of Military and Naval Affairs is now issuing Korean War and Vietnam War commemorative medals approved by the legislature and Gov. Kathy Hochul in 2022. The legislation,... (more)
Times Union -- Mon, 16 Sep 2024 Duty Calls: Stephentown airman earns a national leadership award: Chief Master Sgt. Greg Mihalko honored New York Air National Guard Chief Master Sgt. Greg Mihalko of Stephentown has earned the Air National Guards Lance P. Sijan Leadership Award. Those who earn the award have demonstrated the... (more)