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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Times Union -- Thu, 05 Feb 2026 Schumer announces $194 million secured for Skibird planes used by 109th Airlift Wing GLENVILLE U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer announced Wednesday that he and U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand had secured $194 million to start building the next-generation LC-130H Skibird... (more)
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Daily Gazette -- Wed, 04 Feb 2026 New York Air National Guard Promotions LATHAM Air Force Major General Gary Charlton, the commander of the New York Air National Guard, announced the recent promotion of members of the New York Air National Guard in recognition... (more)