CAMP SMITH-- New York Army National Guard Capt. Danielle Dias the new commander of the 138th Public Affairs Detachment receives the guidon from Col. Steven Perry deputy commanding officer of the 53rd Troop Command the presiding officer over the ceremony held on May 18, 2025 at Camp Smith Training Site. Dias took command of the detachment from Capt. Stephanie Fernandez. The commander of troops was Sgt. 1st Class Jonathan Pietrantoni outgoing detachment sergeant.
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WTEN -- Tue, 21 Oct 2025 State Police K-9 honors fallen NY Guardsman LATHAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) A New York State Police Canine (K-9) Officer was praised for his heroic efforts in a recent drug bust. K-9 J has sniffed out nearly 20 pounds of drugs, including fentanyl... (more)
Times Union -- Tue, 21 Oct 2025 New York bill would restrict outside National Guard from entering state ALBANY Democrats in New York introduced a bill Monday that would prohibit other states, territories or districts from sending their National Guard troops to the Empire State without approval... (more)
WTEN -- Tue, 21 Oct 2025 Sovereignty showdown: Bill would keep other states National Guard from invading New York ALBANY, N.Y. (NEXSTAR) A bill introduced in the New York State Senate would clarify the governors authority over out-of-state National Guard deployments, in a move Democratic State Senator... (more)