New York Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to Bravo Battery, 1st Battalion, 258th Field Artillery prepare a firing position during their support as the opposing force, or OPFOR, of a training rotation at the National Training Center, Fort Irwin, Calif., in August 2025. The battery deployed 100 Soldiers to support the force on force exercise, supporting the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment, the training centers full-time opposing force, to be the enemy force for a training rotation. Courtesy photo.
DMNA Press Releases
Loading Press Releases...NY National Guard In the News
National Guard.mil -- Fri, 26 Jun 2026 Last N.Y. Guardsmen Return Home From Operation Epic Fury TROY, N.Y. The last of 500 New York National Guard Soldiers who deployed to the Middle East with the headquarters of the 42nd Infantry Division returned to New York from their deployment... (more)
Batavia Daily News -- Thu, 25 Jun 2026 Medina soldier receives Army National Guard promotion LATHAM Two area New York Army National Guard members have been promotied in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership. The promotions included: Liam Castricone... (more)
Army.mil -- Wed, 24 Jun 2026 NY Army Guard aviation brigade hones domestic response readiness during Vibrant Response 2026 CAMP ATTERBURY, Ind. Forty New York Army National Guard Soldiers from the 42nd Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade coordinated aviation support during Vibrant Response 2026, a large-scale... (more)