DACHAU, Germnay --New York Army National Guard Maj. Gen. Jack James commander of the 42nd Infantry Division based in Troy N.Y. joins with military leaders surviving U.S. Army liberators and descendants in Dachau Germany on May 3 2025 to present the colors of the three liberating divisions to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Nazi Germanys notorious Dachau Concentration Camp. The Armys 42nd Division 45th Division and 20th Armored Division are all credited with participating in the liberation of the camp in 1945.
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Rome Sentinel -- Thu, 04 Dec 2025 CHANGE IN LEADERSHIP :Manlius man to take command of 174th Attack Wing SYRACUSE New York Air National Guard Col. Brett Batick, of Manlius, will take command of the New York Air National Guard's 174th Attack Wing during a ceremony at Hancock Field Air National... (more)
Daily Gazette -- Wed, 03 Dec 2025 St Johnsville National Guard Soldier Receives New Rank, New Responsibilities LATHAM Major General 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)
Department of War -- Wed, 03 Dec 2025 NY National Guard Volunteers Give Lift to Trees for Troops Seven New York National Guard soldiers and airmen joined local veterans Dec. 1 to load 150 Christmas trees onto a truck at Ellms Family Christmas Tree Farm in Ballston Spa, New York. A man,... (more)