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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National Guard.mil -- Fri, 26 Jun 2026 Last N.Y. Guardsmen Return Home From Operation Epic Fury TROY, N.Y. The last of 500 New York National Guard Soldiers who deployed to the Middle East with the headquarters of the 42nd Infantry Division returned to New York from their deployment... (more)
Batavia Daily News -- Thu, 25 Jun 2026 Medina soldier receives Army National Guard promotion LATHAM Two area New York Army National Guard members have been promotied in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership. The promotions included: Liam Castricone... (more)
Army.mil -- Wed, 24 Jun 2026 NY Army Guard aviation brigade hones domestic response readiness during Vibrant Response 2026 CAMP ATTERBURY, Ind. Forty New York Army National Guard Soldiers from the 42nd Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade coordinated aviation support during Vibrant Response 2026, a large-scale... (more)