LATHAM--Major General Ray Shields the adjutant general of New York presents the New York State Conspicuous Service medal to Department of Correctional and Community Supervision Col. Nathanial Gilles during a January 20 2025 ceremony at Division of Military and Naval Affairs headquarters in Latham New York. Gilles along with DOCCS Col. Nicholas Korines played a key role as liaison to the New York National Guard as Guard forces stood up to take on duties at 41 New York Correctional Facilities on February 18 2025. Shields praised both men for the work they did assisting New York National Guard planners and leaders in carrying out this mission that involved more the 7400 personnel at its peak.
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Times Union -- Mon, 28 Sep 2026 Duty Calls: Rev. Kelley Military Society to honor hometown heroes The Rev. Francis A. Kelley Military Honor Society of the Capital District will honor and induct hometown heroes during its 13th annual Appreciation and Recognition Banquet on Oct. 23. Doors... (more)
Auburn Citizen -- Sat, 26 Sep 2026 4 Cayuga County National Guard members promoted LATHAM Maj. Gen. Ray Shields, the adjutant general for the state of New York, announces the recent promotion of members of the New York Army National Guard in recognition of his capability... (more)
Department of Defense, -- Sat, 26 Sep 2026 New York National Guard, Sweden strengthen partnership at Air Force Jubilee (video) U.S. and Swedish military leaders and aviators discuss the New York National Guards partnership with Sweden during the Swedish Air Forces centennial Jubilee at Malmen Air Base near Linkping,... (more)