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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. Their expertise and seamless collaboration with interagency partners help ensure a safe and peaceful transition of power during this historic event.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.