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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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)