CAMP SMITH TRAINING SITE--New York Naval Militia Staff Sgt. Christopher Vega (left) and Maj. Michael Golden prepare to launch a Vesper ISR drone as part of a flight certification exercise, at Camp Smith Training site, Cortlandt Manor, N.Y. on Feb. 11, 2025 . The two are part of the New York Naval Militia's Unmanned Aerial Surveillance Unit which was organized in 2024. The New York Naval Militia is a state defense force which is made up of personnel enrolled in the Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard reserves who also agree to perform state active duty when called.
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Albany Times Union -- Mon, 28 Apr 2025 Duty Calls: Hitlers hat added to Dachau exhibit at NY military museum A significant artifact was added to an exhibit marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Germanys Dachau Concentration Camp. Hitlers hat is now on display at the New York State Military... (more)
Batavia Daily News -- Sun, 27 Apr 2025 NY National Guard commander to attend Dachau Liberation 80th anniversary TROY - The commander of the New York Army National Guard's Troy-based 42nd Infantry Division will be on hand April 29 for the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Nazis' infamous... (more)
WRGZ -- Fri, 25 Apr 2025 Hitler artifact has a new home in NYS The New York State Military Museum unveils 'Hitler's Hat' in Saratoga Springs, donated by soldier Richard Marowitz's children. SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. An Adolf Hitler... (more)