NYS DMNA Photo Archive

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.