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Download full resolution image Military Museum is telling GWOT Story

Military Museum is telling GWOT Story

SARATOGA SPRINGS-The New York State Military Museum in Saratoga Springs is telling the story of the 20-year Global War on Terroror GWOT in military speakusing photographs, text, uniforms, weapons and other artifacts. The permanent exhibit, created with a $100,000 donation from the Friends of the New York Military Museum, relates the role of the New York National Guard and other services in Iraq and Afghanistan.

New York Army National Guard Soldiers responded to the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001 in New York City. And New York Air National Guard Airman flew the final flights to evacuate American servicemembers, Afghan allies, and the remains of the final troops killed in Afghanistan from that country in August 2021.

A formal ribbon cutting ceremony will be conducted by Major General Ray Shields, the adjutant general of New York, on Nov. 5.

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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)

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