CAMP SMITH--Brig. Gen. Isabel R. Smith the commander of the 53rd Troop Command and Major Gen. Michel Natali, the assistant Adjutant general of the New York Army National Guard pose for photo with Col. Robert Mitchel, and Command Sgt. Major Marc Maynard, during Mitchels retirement ceremony held at Camp Smith Training Site on May 17, 2025. Mitchell, who joined the Army in 1995, and lives in North Bellmore, is a veteran of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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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)