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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WHAM -- Wed, 05 Nov 2025 WWII soldier's remains returned home 83 years after being declared missing (video) Lyons, N.Y. (WHAM) A hometown hero had a final homecoming 83 years after he made the ultimate sacrifice for his country. "It's pretty exciting, pretty emotional," said Norma... (more)
Spectrum News -- Wed, 05 Nov 2025 Long-missing WWII veteran's remains finally return home to upstate N.Y ROCHESTER, N.Y. The remains of a soldier killed 83 years ago when his plane was shot down are finally home. DNA was used to help identify the remains of Army Air Corps Staff Sgt. John Pagliuso,... (more)
Hospitality Net -- Mon, 03 Nov 2025 Correctional Crisis Spurs Hotel Boom in Upstate New York Corrections-Officer Strike & National Guard Response On February 17, 2025, thousands of corrections officers at more than 25 prisons across Upstate New York went on strike over staffing... (more)