LATHAM-- Major General Ray Shields, the adjutant general of New York, presents a challenge coin to Army National Guard Central Issue Facility manager Codie Dowen on April 30, 2026 at New York National Guard headquarters in Latham. Dowen was recognized for work in ensuring the New York Army National Guaard did well in the Composite Army National Guard Safety Development and Assessment Program (CASDAP). This was a comprehensive, multi-year evaluation process designed to measure the effectiveness of state-level Army National Guard safety programs across 26 distinct elements.
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MyRye.com -- Mon, 11 May 2026 Honoring Service: Fallen Veteran Edward J. McNamara, WWI Our reporting on local veterans is a collaboration with RyeVets.org to highlight those from Rye who have served our country across times of war and peace. There are over 2,100 veterans from... (more)
Times Union -- Mon, 11 May 2026 Duty Calls: Two National Guard officers advance to brigadier general Two New York National Guard officers have advanced to the rank of brigadier. Jason Lefton, of Niskayuna, a veteran of the Iraq War, was promoted to brigadier general while commanding the... (more)
WNYT -- Thu, 07 May 2026 WWII soldier Joseph Burke laid to rest at Saratoga National Cemetery SCHUYLERVILLE, N.Y. (WNYT)- Second Lt. Joseph Burke was laid to rest with military honors after his remains were identified decades after he died as a prisoner of war. The funeral ceremony... (more)