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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Lawrence/Depew Bee -- Thu, 22 Jan 2026 New York National Guard funeral honors decline as veteran population ages Soldiers and Airmen from the New York National Guard provided military funeral honors at 6,166 graveside services across the state in 2025, continuing a long-term decline tied to the shrinking... (more)
The Plattsburgh Press Republican -- Tue, 20 Jan 2026 Preserving the Battle of Saratoga SARATOGA SPRINGS A massive painting memorializing Benedict Arnolds heroism at the 1777 Battle of Saratoga was unrolled for the first time since 2013 at the New York State Military Museum... (more)
Batavia Daily News -- Mon, 19 Jan 2026 New York Army National Guard announces promotions LATHAM Three New York Army National Guard members from the GLOW region were promoted in December. The promotions include: Adam Bolles of Darien Center was promoted to major. Hes assigned... (more)