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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Times Union -- Mon, 22 Jun 2026 Duty Calls: Past and future on display at Army birthday celebration One of the New York Army National Guards longest-serving soldiers and a new soldier completed a cutting-edge mission of sorts. Chief Warrant Officer 5 William Solmo, 60, teamed up with Pvt.... (more)
Prisim News -- Thu, 18 Jun 2026 Cornwall resident takes command of New York National Guard brigade Cornwall now has a direct link to one of New Yorks largest Guard formations: Col. Matthew Kilgore took command of a 4,000-soldier brigade at West Point. Orange County now has a direct line... (more)
Rome Sentinel -- Thu, 18 Jun 2026 New York Air National Guard announces promotions LATHAM Three area residents have received promotions in the New York Air National Guard, in recognition of their capacity for additional responsibility and leadership, according to an announcement... (more)