CAMP SMITH --New York Army National Guard Soldiers take on the 12-mile ruck march during the Best Warrior Competition at Camp Smith Training Site on April 10, 2025. Two competitors, Sgt. Sgt. Alexandro Dierdonne, a member of Bravo Company, 3rd Battalion, 142nd Assault Helicopter Battalion, (left) and Sgt. David Amendola, a member of the 442nd Military Police Company( right) are joined by last years Army Guard Best Warrior, Sgt. Peter Fillion (center) on the route. Staff Sgt. Alejandro Sanchez Mendez from the 2nd Battalion, 108th Infantry was the winner in the NCO category while Spc. Christian Habecker, a member of Bravo Troop, 2nd Squadron, 101st Cavalry Regiment, won in the junior enlisted category.
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Times Union -- Tue, 13 May 2025 Duty Calls: 105th Airlift Wing airman earns top Air Force recruiter award New York Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Franklin Angel has received a Blue Suit Award for being one of the Air Forces top recruiters.
WTEN -- Mon, 12 May 2025 Local helicopter firefighting training along Hudson River (Video) New York Army National Guard helicopter crews are continuing firefighting training along the Hudson River near Schuylerville. ________________________________________
Auburn Citizen -- Sat, 10 May 2025 Military Notes: Cayuga County National Guard members promoted LATHAM Maj. Gen. Ray Shields, the adjutant general for the state of New York, announces the recent promotion of members of the New York Army National Guard in recognition of their capability... (more)