CAMP SMITH-- New York National Guard Maj. Joshua Bennet, assigned to the 42nd Infantry Division Headquarters Battalion, is announced as the the winner following a combatives match against Pfc. Lorenzo Palleschi, assigned to Charlie Company 2nd Battalion 108th Infantry Division, at Camp Smith Training Site, N.Y., on Feb.2, 2025. This is the second year Camp Smith has hosted this combatives event, open to all members of the military the Minutemen competition intends to test military members combat training in several martial arts disciplines.
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Oswego County Times -- Wed, 16 Apr 2025 Richland man promoted in Air National Guard LATHAM Air Force Major General Michael Bank, the commander of the New York Air National Guard, announces the recent promotion of members of the New York Air National Guard in recognition... (more)
Nationalguard.mil -- Tue, 15 Apr 2025 Swedish Soldiers Compete in NY Guard Competition CAMP SMITH TRAINING SITE, N.Y. Two soldiers from the Swedish Armed Forces competed with New York Army National Guard troops during the 2025 Best Warrior Competition last week.
Army.mil -- Mon, 14 Apr 2025 Cavalry and Infantry Soldiers are tops at 2025 NY Army Guard Best Warrior Competition New York Army National Guard Soldiers take on the 12-mile ruck march to test endurance and resilience during the 2025 State Best Warrior Competition at Camp Smith Training Site, near Peekskill,... (more)