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 -- Tue, 17 Jun 2025 Churchill: We need a greater honor for Albany's Henry Johnson In light of Donald Trump's decision to strip the hero's name from a Louisiana Army base, Assemblyman John McDonald is proposing to rename the Patroon Island Bridge in Johnson's... (more)
27East.com -- Mon, 16 Jun 2025 Malloy Promoted to Chief Master Sergeant in the New York Air National Guard Riverhead resident Timothy Daniel Malloy was promoted to chief master sergeant in the New York Air National Guard, during a ceremony on June 6 at the 106th Rescue Wing firehouse at Francis... (more)
PBS -- Sat, 14 Jun 2025 WATCH: Trumps military parade honoring Armys 250th birthday rolls through DC (Video) Note: The 42nd Infantry Division Band and the 42nd Infantry Division is highlighted at 21 minutes into the video. WASHINGTON (AP) The grand military parade that President Donald Trump had... (more)