WASHNGTON, D.C.-- Rear Admiral MaryEtta Nolan, the commander of the New York Naval Militia, presents her challenge coin to Swedish ambassador Urban Ahlin during a Swedish Embassy Reception held The Yacht Club at the Wharf in Washington, D.C. on June 8, 2026. Nolan represented Major General Raymond Shields, the adjutant general of New York, at the reception. The New York National Guard has been participating in a State Partnership Program training and exchange relationship with the Swedish military since 2024.
Swedish Marine and naval officers and petty officers have been regular visitors to Naval Militia activities.
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WNYT -- Wed, 28 Oct 2026 Clifton Park Veteran to receive 2026 Veteran of the Year Award SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (WNYT)- Retired U.S. Army Brigadier General Barry Hartman has been named the 2026 Veteran of the Year by the Friends of the New York State Military Museum (FNYMM) and... (more)
Times Union -- Mon, 26 Oct 2026 Naval Militia promotion Michael Golden, an Afghanistan War veteran from Ballston Spa, was promoted to lieutenant colonel in the New York Naval Militia during a ceremony at the New York State Military Museum in Saratoga... (more)
Olean Times Herald -- Wed, 21 Oct 2026 Emergency preparedness program Monday at Little Valley Fire Department LITTLE VALLEY New York National Guard members will be sharing tips on how to cope with a disaster and then recover quickly during a special program at 11 a.m. Monday at the Little Valley... (more)