NYS DMNA Photo Archive

24 Mar, 2025

CAMP SMITH TRAINING SITE--New York Naval Militia Staff Sgt. Christopher Vega (left) and Maj. Michael Golden prepare to launch a Vesper ISR drone as part of a flight certification exercise, at Camp Smith Training site, Cortlandt Manor, N.Y. on Feb. 11, 2025 . The two are part of the New York Naval Militia's Unmanned Aerial Surveillance Unit which was organized in 2024. The New York Naval Militia is a state defense force which is made up of personnel enrolled in the Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard reserves who also agree to perform state active duty when called.

20 Mar, 2025

NEW YORK-- Soldiers from the New York Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry Regiment march past St. Patrick's Cathedral, accompanied by one of their Irish Wolfhound mascots, on St. Patrick's Day, March 17, 2025 as they lead the New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade. The regiment has led the parade since 1851. Only a small group of Soldiers marched this year since the battalion was deployed to provide security in New York's prisons during a correction officer strike.

20 Mar, 2025

STEWART AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE -- A 105th Airlift Wing C-17 Globemaster III equipped with microvanes waits on the flight line at Stewart Air National Guard Base New York on Jan. 14 2025. Microvanes are 3D printed devices that when installed on the rear of a C-17 reduce both drag and fuel consumption by one percent, saving the Air Force money and enhancing mission capability.

18 Mar, 2025

ALASKA --North American Aerospace Defense Command CF-18 Hornets and F-16 Fighting Falcons escort a New York Air National Guard LC-130 Hercules assigned to the 109th Airlift Wing over the North Slope of Alaska February 26 2025. The F-16 and CF-18exercised tracking and intercepting the LC-130 over the arctic. Bi-national operations help NORAD fulfill requirements for timely and accurate information across all domains. The on-going adaptation of NORADs mission and capabilities to meet the challenges posed by ever-changing threats testifies to the strength of the NORAD Agreement and the close cooperation between Canada and the United States.

21 Feb, 2025

MANHATTAN--New York Army National Guard Maj. Gen. Raymond Shields the adjutant general of New York and New York State Office of General Services Commissioner Jeanette Moy, center, join other leadersin a ceremonial groundbreaking ceremony at the Lexington Avenue Armory New York N.Y. Feb. 13 2025. This 180000-square-foot historic State Armory will be transformed into a 21st-century space tailored to meet the needs of the modern New York Army National Guard.

27 Feb, 2025

LATHAM - New York National Guard members meet with Swedish military members during a State Partnership Program engagement at New York National Guard headquarters in Latham N.Y. on Feb. 27 2024. The State Partnership Program pairs state National Guards with the militaries of countries around the work in bilateral training and exchange partnerships.

10 Mar, 2025

NORTHWEST TERRITORIES, Canada-- An LC-130 Hercules "Sjibird" assigned to the New York Air National Guard's 109th Airlift Wing retrieves cargo from a camp on Parsons Lake in Canada's Northwest Territories on March 5, 2024. A team from the 109th were airlanded onto the lake by Royal Canadian Air Force aircrew and proceeded to build an ice runway for the LC-130s on the frozen lake. This is the first time the wing has constructed a "skiway" on frozen fresh water. In the past they have built skiways on sea ice. The LC-130s flown by the 109th Airlift Wing are the largest tactical aircraft in the world with the ability to land on snow and ice using skis.

9 Mar, 2025

WESTHAMPTON BEACH -- New York Air National Guard firefighters assigned to the 106th Rescue Wing deployed along the Sunrise Highway on Saturday March 8, 2025 as they fight the Pine Barren Fire which erupted that afternoon as high winds swept across Long Island. Airmen were evacuated from nearby F.S. Gabreski Air National Guard Base, while one of the wing's HH-60W Jolly Green II search and rescue helicopters flew 28 water bucket firefighting missions, dropping 660 gallons of water each time. Eventually, three UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters from the Army Guard's 3rd Battalion, 142nd Assault Helicopter Battalion, were also deployed against the massive fire.

7 Mar, 2025

ALASKA-- Royal Canadian Air Force CF-18s and U.S. Air Force F-16s escort an LC-130 "Skibird" of the New York Air National Guard's 109th Airlift Wing, over the North Slope of Alaska, February 26, 2025. The F-16 and CF-18 exercised tracking and intercepting the LC-130 over the arctic. Bi-national operations help NORAD fulfill requirements for timely and accurate information across all domains. The on-going adaptation of NORADs mission and capabilities to meet the challenges posed by ever-changing threats testifies to the strength of the NORAD Agreement and the close cooperation between Canada and the United States. The 109th is participating in Canadian Exercise Nanook-Nunaluvit.

19 Feb, 2025

QUEENS--New York Army National Guard Maj. Gen. Raymond Shields the adjutant general of New York and New York State Office of General Services Commissioner Jeanette Moy, center, cut the ribbon during a ceremony openign the renovated Jamaica Armory in Queens New York N.Y. on Feb. 13 2025. This 190000-square-foot historic State Armory for the Division of Military and Naval Affairs was rehabilitated and modernized to meet the needs of todays New York Army National Guard.

13 Feb, 2025

FORT INDIANTOWN GAP-- New York Army National Guard Major General Jack James presents challenge coins to Soldiers assigned to the 369th Sustainment Brigade, who distinguished themselves during the 42nd Infantry Division Warfighter exercise on Feb. 5, 2025. The Soldiers, who took part in the exercise were recognized for their performances throughout the training.

12 Feb, 2025

DJIBOUTI-- New York Army National Guard Capt. Daniel Roche, the 152nd Engineer Support Company commanderand 1st Sgt. Adam Mcnamara 152nd ESC perform the uncasing of the colors during the transfer of authority ceremony at Camp Lemonnier Djibouti Feb. 11 2025. The ceremony is a military tradition representing a formal transfer of authority and responsibility for a mission from one unit to the next.

7 Feb, 2025

FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, PENNSYLVANIA--New York Army National Guard Maj. Gen. Jack A. James Jr., right, the commander of the New York National Guards 42nd Infantry Division, speaks with Swedish Army soldiers during the divisions Warfighter 25-3 exercise at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pa., Jan. 31, 2025. The Swedish soldiers participation with the New York Army National Guardsmen during Warfighter Exercise 25-3 marks their second visit with the 42nd Infantry Division and their first experience working with the United States in a division-level warfighter exercise.

6 Feb, 2025

FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, PENNSYLVANIA-- Lt. Gen. Gregory Anderson, center, the commanding general of 18th Airborne Corps, speaks with members of the New York Army National Guards 42nd Infantry Division during the divisions warfighter exercise Feb. 3 2025 at Fort Indiantown Gap Pa. Andersons visit during the exercise allowed Soldiers of the 42nd ID to showcase their ability to operate in a simulated tactical environment to their higher headquarters element.

4 Feb, 2025

CAMP SMITH-- New York National Guard Maj. Joshua Bennet, assigned to the 42nd Infantry Division Headquarters Battalion, is announced as the the winner following a combatives match against Pfc. Lorenzo Palleschi, assigned to Charlie Company 2nd Battalion 108th Infantry Division, at Camp Smith Training Site, N.Y., on Feb.2, 2025. This is the second year Camp Smith has hosted this combatives event, open to all members of the military the Minutemen competition intends to test military members combat training in several martial arts disciplines.

27 Jan, 2025

LATHAM-- Major General Ray Shields, the adjutant general of New York, shakes hands with Soldiers assigned to the 206th Military Police Company during a unit farewell ceremony at Shaker High School in Latham, on Saturday, January 25. The company's 111 Soldiers are deploying to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba to assist in providing security at the detention facility there.

24 Jan, 2025

WASHINGTON D.C.--New York Army National Guard 1st Sgt. Jordan Brenden, assigned to the 105th Military Police Company, coordinates with a Washington D.C. Metro Transit Police Officer at a metro stop in Washington D.C., on Jan. 20, 2025, during the presidential inauguration. Over 500 New York National Guard Soldiers and Airmen helped secure the city during the 60th presidential inauguration. ( U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Joseph Liggio)

21 Jan, 2025

WASHNGTON--New York Army National Guard Pfc. Abdul Karim a military police officer assigned to the 105th Military Police Company 102nd Military Police Battalion stands ready outside a metro station in Washington D.C. Jan. 20 2025. Approximately 8000 National Guard service members from approximately 40 states and territories comprise JTF-DC to support the 60th Presidential Inauguration continuing a legacy that began in 1789 when their predecessors escorted George Washington to the first inauguration.

19 Jan, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C.--Members of the New York National Guard in-process during Joint Reception Staging Onward Movement and Integration as part of Joint Task Force-District of Columbia (JTF-DC) at the D.C. Armory Washington D.C. Jan. 18 2025. Approximately 8000 National Guard service members from approximately 40 states and territories comprise JTF-DC to support the 60th Presidential Inauguration continuing a legacy that began in 1789 when their predecessors escorted George Washington to the first inauguration. At the request of civil authorities these National Guard service members provide critical support such as crowd management traffic control points CBRN response civil disturbance response and sustainment operations.

15 Jan, 2025

SCHUYLERVILLE _Soldiers assigned to the New York Army National Guard Honor Guard move the casket containing the remains of retired New York Army National Guard Lt. Col. James Coyne from the hearse to a ceremonial site at Gerald B. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery in Schuylerville, New York during military funeral services on January 15, 2025. Coyne, a Vietnam War veteran, served in the New York National Guard from 1975 to 2003.

7 Jan, 2025

BUFFALO--Soldiers assigned to the 152nd Engineer Support Company stand in formation in front of friends and family during a farewell ceremony held in the drill hall of Connecticut Street Armory in Buffalo NY on January 2 2025. After completing initial training in Texas the 152nd will be assigned to Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa until November 2025.

6 Jan, 2025

ORLANDO FLORIDA-- New York Air National Guard Staff Sergeants Jason Capostagno, left, and Curtis Grady, right, pose for a photograph with Space Force General B. Chance Saltzman, the chief of space operations, after being recognized as National Guard enlisted servicemembers of the year by the Space Force Association, during the group's annual meeting in Orlando Florida which ran from Dec. 10 to 12, 2024. Capostagno was recognized for his work in space operations, while Grady, was honored for excellence in intelligence efforts. Both men are assigned to the 222nd Command and Control Squadron which is based in Rome, New York and is part of the 107th Attack Wing.

10 Jan, 2025

NEW YORK --New York Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to full-time duties within the 369th Division Sustainment Brigade participated in a holiday party at the Harlem Regiment Armory New York N.Y. Dec. 18 2024. The event was hosted by the 369th Special Troops Battalion and attended by staff in all of the battalions subordinate units.

8 Jan, 2025

BUFFALO-- New York Air National Guard Lt. Col. William Gourlay, the commander of the 107th Attack Wing's mission support group lays a wreath from the White House at the grave of President Millard Fillmore on Tuesday, Jan. 7 2025 in Buffalo NY. The wreath-laying tradition first began during the Johnson administration in 1967 and has been faithfully carried out by military members on behalf of the Office of the President on the deceased birthday ever since. Fillmore was the nation's 13th president from 1850 to 1853.

3 Jan, 2025

LATHAM--Chief Warrant Officer 5 William Solmo command chief warrant officer of the New York National Guard receives a sabre from Brig. Gen. Raymond Shields the adjutant general of New York during a ceremony at New York National Guard Headquarters in Latham N.Y. on Dec. 19 2024. Solmo replaced Command Chief Warrant Officer CW5 Mark Shumway who is returning his former role as a helicopter pilot.