CAMP SMITH-- New York Air National Guard Chaplain (Cpt.) Tommy Garcia, a member of the 105th Airlift Wing, places the traditional ashes on the forehead of Army National Guard Spec. Vera Zhiminaycela to mark Ash Wednesday on February 18. Catholics traditionally have ashes placed on their forehead to mark the start of the Lenten season and symbolize the need for spiritual renewal. Zhiminaycela, a member of C. Company, 119th Division Sustainment Support Battalion, is working in the command cell for the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision support mission.
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Army.mil -- Wed, 11 Mar 2026 NY National Guard's "Fighting 69th" Infantry leads New York's St. Patrick's Day Parade for the 175th Time NEW YORK, New York--Eight hundred Soldiers of the New York Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry Regiment will once again lead the world's largest St. Patrick's... (more)
607 News Now -- Wed, 11 Mar 2026 Citizen Preparedness Corps training being held in Danby DANBY, NY (607NewsNow) The Citizen Preparedness Corps is planning a free training on Tuesday, March 24th at the Danby Community Church. Starting at 6:00 p.m., the training will provide the... (more)
New York Post -- Mon, 09 Mar 2026 Tragic NYPD cop who died in Mideast was highly decorated cyber security officer and married dad of 6 The NYPD cop who died on National Guard deployment in the Mideast was a highly decorated cyber security officer and married father of six, officials said Monday as his body was flown back... (more)