WASHINGTON, D.C.--Members of the New York National Guard in-process during Joint Reception Staging Onward Movement and Integration as part of Joint Task Force-District of Columbia (JTF-DC) at the D.C. Armory Washington D.C. Jan. 18 2025. Approximately 8000 National Guard service members from approximately 40 states and territories comprise JTF-DC to support the 60th Presidential Inauguration continuing a legacy that began in 1789 when their predecessors escorted George Washington to the first inauguration. At the request of civil authorities these National Guard service members provide critical support such as crowd management traffic control points CBRN response civil disturbance response and sustainment operations.
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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)