FORT HAMILTON--Lt. Col. Andrew Prior accepts the flag of Joint Task Force Empire Shield, the New York National Guard security force in New York City, from Brig. Gen. Isabel Smith, the director of joint staff, during a change-of-command ceremony held on May 22, 2025 at Fort Hamilton. Prior replaced Col. Jeffery Roth as commander of the 1000-member State Active Duty force which operates in New York City augmenting law enforcement.
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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)