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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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)