NYS DMNA Photo Archive

10 Jul, 2025

SYRACUSE- Warrant Officer Brandon VanWorner, left, joins Chief Warrant Officer 5, William Solmo, the New York Army National Guard Command Chief Warrant Officer, in cutting a cake marking the 107th birthday of the Army Warrant Officer Corps on July 9, 2025. Warrant Officers were authorized when the Army Mine Planter Service was created as part of the Coast Artillery in 1918. The commanders of the Army watercraft that planted and recovered sea mines were designated as warrant officers.

8 Jul, 2025

LATHAM--Command Sgt. Major Leylan Jones, a Trumbull, Connecticut resident, accepts the flag of the New York State Division of Military and Naval Affairs from Major General Michel Natali, left, the assistant adjutant general, Army, during a ceremony at New York National Guard headquarters on july 7, 2025, in which Jones was named as the top enlisted Soldier in the 11,632-member New York Army National Guard.

7 Jul, 2025

CAMP SMITH-- Col. William Murphy commander of the 106th Regiment (Regional Training Institute) passes the guidon to Maj. John Noecker incoming commander of 1st Infantry Battalion 106 RTI during a ceremony conducted at Camp Smith Training Site near Peekskill N.Y. June 20 2025. Maj. Michael Clifford the regimental executive officer stood in for Lt. Col. Terry Benson who relinquished command of the battalion.

25 Jun, 2025

CAMP SMITH TRAINING SITE--Officials gather for a ceremonial groundbreaking on a $3.5 million upgrade to a senior leaders housing facility at the New York National Guards Camp Smith Training Site, near Peekskill, on June 24, 2025. Pictured are, from left, Lt. Col. Chad Clark, design and project manager, Robert Epp, director of Facilities and Engineering for the Division of Military and Naval Affairs; Office of General Services Commissioner Jeanette Moy; Major Gen. Raymond Shields, the adjutant general of New York; and Chris Panzer, the director of Camp Smith.

24 Jun, 2025

STEWART AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Newburgh-- Airmen assigned to the 105th Airlift Wing's 205th Base Defense Squadron secure a simulated building while conducting a 24-hour exercise at Stewart Air National Guard Base on June 6, 2025. The Squadron's Airmen are trained to secure air bases.

18 Jun, 2025

STEWART AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE -- New York Army National Guard medics and New York Air National Guard medical technicians assigned to the 105th Airlift Wing work together to load simulated casualties on board a C-17 Globemaster III during a medial readiness training exercise on June 6,2025 at Stewart Air National Guard Base in Newburgh. Soldiers and Airmen made up with injuries were transferred from UH-60 Black Hawk Medevac helicopters into the C-17.

16 Jun, 2025

WASHINGTON--The 42nd Infantry Division Band leads marchers of from the 82nd Airborne Division and the 42nd Infantry Division during the Army 250 Parade in Washington, D.C. on June 14, 2025. The 82nd Airborne Division Soldiers, wearing replica World War I uniforms, and the 42nd Infantry Division Soldiers, represented the World War I section of the parade, which highlighted the history of the Army.

13 Jun, 2025

LATHAM--New York Army National Guard Brig. Gen. Isabel Smith watches as Chief Warrant Officer 5 William Solmo (center) joined by Pvt. John Palacios in cutting the Army birthday cake during a June 13 2025 Army Birthday ceremony held at New York National Guard headquarters in Latham New York to mark the Armys 250th birthday. Palacios who is 17 represented the future of the Army while Solmo who is 59 represented the history and traditions of the service. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Stephanie Butler)

12 Jun, 2025

FORT DRUM-- A UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter assigned to the New York National Guard's A Company, 3rd Battalion, 142nd Aviation, prepares to lift an M-117 howitzer belonging to A Battery of the 1st Battalion, 258th Field Artillery during a training exercise on June 8, 2025. The 258th Field Artillery battery was conducting Task 1 of their Table III gunnery requirement. Both units benefited from the joint training, according to their commanders.

12 Jun, 2025

STRATTON AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE--New York Air National Guard Col. Steven Slosek, the new commander of the 109th Airlift Wing, accepts the wing guidon from Major General Michael Bank,thecommmander of the New York Air National Guard during change of command ceremonies at Stratton Air National Guard Base on June 8, 2025. Slosek replaced Col. Robert Donaldson who is retiring.

11 Jun, 2025

SYRACUSE--New York Army National Guard Soldiers of the 27th Infantry Brigade Combat Team load their gear onto a bus as they prepare to depart for Washington D.C. on June 11, 2025 at Hancock Air National Guard Base in Syracuse, New York to take part in the Armys 250th Birthday Parade in Washington, D.C. Four hundred and thirty-six Soldiers from the New York and Massachusetts Army National Guard, assigned to the 42nd Infantry Division, will take part in the parade on June 14. The 42nd Infantry Division is the only Army National Guard unit taking part in the parade.

10 Jun, 2025

FORT INDIANTOWN GAP -- New York Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to the 222nd Chemical Company set up a vehicle decontamination lane to clean for chemical biological radiological and nuclear contaminants and high yield explosives during an exercise at Fort Indiantown Gap Pennsylvania June 7 2025. CBRN specialists are essential for conducting thorough decontamination procedures ensuring personnel and equipment are safe from hazardous materials.

9 Jun, 2025

Westhampton Beach-- Airmen assigned to the 106th Rescue Wing clown for the camera on June 7, 2025 during prior to an event at F.S. Gabreski Air National Guard Base recognizing the 50th anniversary of the wing's role as an air resscue wing. Major General Michael Bank, the commander of the New York Air National Guard addressed the wing, as did previous wing commanders. Prior to that the wing served as a bomber and fighter unit.

6 Jun, 2025

NEW YORK-- Swedish naval officers pose with members of the New York Naval Militia on board Patrol Boat 440 in New York Harbor on June 3,2025. The Swedish military delegation spent the week visiting with New York Naval Militia members in New York City-- where they met with city emergency officials as well-- and then on the Niagara River and Lake Ontario observing Exercise Empire Challenge, a border security exercise held in conjunction with the Coast Guard, and other law enforcement agencies.

5 Jun, 2025

ALBANY-Soldiers of the New York Army National Guard's 42nd Infantry Division and their family members fill the Empire State Convention Center in Albany during a farewell ceremony held on June 1, 2025. Five hundred Soldiers assigned to the division headquarters are deploying to the Central Command area of operations for ten months later this summer.

2 Jun, 2025

FORT HAMILTON--Lt. Col. Andrew Prior accepts the flag of Joint Task Force Empire Shield, the New York National Guard security force in New York City, from Brig. Gen. Isabel Smith, the director of joint staff, during a change-of-command ceremony held on May 22, 2025 at Fort Hamilton. Prior replaced Col. Jeffery Roth as commander of the 1000-member State Active Duty force which operates in New York City augmenting law enforcement.

30 May, 2025

LATHAM--New York Army National Guard Major General Jack James, the commander of the 42nd Infantry Division, helps the family of Brigadier General Patrick Clare, pin his one-star general rank on during promotion ceremonies held on May 30, 2025, at New York National Guard headquarters in Latham. Clare serves as the assistant division commander for support for the Troy-based 42nd Infantry Division.

30 May, 2025

CAMP SMITH--Brig. Gen. Isabel R. Smith the commander of the 53rd Troop Command and Major Gen. Michel Natali, the assistant Adjutant general of the New York Army National Guard pose for photo with Col. Robert Mitchel, and Command Sgt. Major Marc Maynard, during Mitchels retirement ceremony held at Camp Smith Training Site on May 17, 2025. Mitchell, who joined the Army in 1995, and lives in North Bellmore, is a veteran of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

28 May, 2025

NEW YORK -- New York Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to the 1501st Quartermaster Company (Field Feeding) set up a field kitchen as part of the Veteran Food Festival hosted by the South Street Seaport Foundation at the South Street Seaport on May 25, 2025. The event-- conducted as part of Fleet Week-- was designed to give veterans insight into jobs in the food service industry and let the public learn about military food specialists. Food service specialists from the Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard also participated. Chef Jaume Biarnes also showed the military cooks ways to prepared MREs in exciting ways at the Yondu Culinary Studios.

22 May, 2025

LATHAM-- New York Army National Guard Major General Michel Natali, right, and Command Sgt. Major Edwin Garris, stand at attention as taps is played during the a Memorial Day ceremony held at New York National Guard headquarters in Latham, New York on May 22. 2025. During the ceremony the names of 22 active and retired members of the New York Army and Air National Guard, and the New York Naval Militia were read.

21 May, 2025

CAMP SMITH-- New York Army National Guard Capt. Danielle Dias the new commander of the 138th Public Affairs Detachment receives the guidon from Col. Steven Perry deputy commanding officer of the 53rd Troop Command the presiding officer over the ceremony held on May 18, 2025 at Camp Smith Training Site. Dias took command of the detachment from Capt. Stephanie Fernandez. The commander of troops was Sgt. 1st Class Jonathan Pietrantoni outgoing detachment sergeant.

19 May, 2025

LATHAM- A CH-47F Chinook, a UH-60M Black Hawk, and a UH-72 Lakota helicopter lined up in front of the main hanger at Army Aviation Support Facility #3 in Latham as command changes take place for the 3rd Battalion, 142nd Assault Helicopter Battalion and the 42nd Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade on Saturday, May 17. Col. Paul Baillie took command of the aviation brigade while Lt. Col. Eric Fritz took command of the assault helicopter battalion.

16 May, 2025

SCOTIA--Receipients of the 109th Airlift Wing's 2024 Outstanding Airmen of the Year awards pose for a photograph during the awards ceremony held at at Max 410 restaurant in Scotia, New York on May 3, 2025. Pictured from left are Chief Master Sgt. Karolyn De vito, 109th Command Chief, Company Grade Officer of the year, 1st Lt. James Cappadora, First Sgt. of the year, Senior Master Sgt. Daniel Tibbitts, Non-commissioned Officer of the year, Technical Sgt. Jodie Ruther, and Col. Eric Underhill, Deputy Commander of the 109th Airlift Wing. The ceremony recognizes the achievements of individuals who are nominated but their supervisors for excelling their duties throughout the year. One winner is recognized from each category, company grade officer, senior non-commissioned officer, non-commissioned officer, airman, and first sergeant.

15 May, 2025

NEW WINDSOR--Ten New York Army National Guard Soldiers who received the Purple Heart on May 10, 2025 at the Purple Heart Hall of Honor in New Windsor, New York display their certificates following the ceremony. The ten Soldiers were injured during a January 28, 2024 drone attack on a military outpost in Jordan known as Tower 22. the Soldiers were among 14 from Charlie Company of the 101st Expeditionary Signal Battalion who were stationed at the base to maintain communications equipment. They are joined by their platoon leader and NCOIC at left.

14 May, 2025

DACHAU, Germnay --New York Army National Guard Maj. Gen. Jack James commander of the 42nd Infantry Division based in Troy N.Y. joins with military leaders surviving U.S. Army liberators and descendants in Dachau Germany on May 3 2025 to present the colors of the three liberating divisions to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Nazi Germanys notorious Dachau Concentration Camp. The Armys 42nd Division 45th Division and 20th Armored Division are all credited with participating in the liberation of the camp in 1945.

13 May, 2025

CAMP SMITH-- New York Army National Guard 1st Sgt. Edward Gil, the senior enlisted leader of the 719th Composite Truck Company accepts the company guidon from Capt. Marconi D'auria-Gupta, the company commander during an assumption of responsibility ceremony at Camp Smith Training Site near Peekskill N.Y. on May 4 2025. During the ceremony 1st Sgt. Violet Plaza conveyed responsibility to Gil.

12 May, 2025

SCHUYLERVILLE-- A New York Army National Guard helicopter crew based in Latham takes off from an airfield near Schuylerville on the Hudson River on May 7, 2025 during fire fighting training. Flight crews teamed up with Department of Environmental Conservation Rangers on May 7 and 8 to rehearse the skills needed when filling a 660-gallon Bambi bucket with water and then dumping it on a fire. The aviators filled the buckets in the river and then dropped the water in another location while being guided to the target by Rangers.

8 May, 2025

WESTHAMPTON BEACH-- New York Air National Guard Tech Sgt. Declan Harley, a pararescueman assigned to the 106th Rescue Wings 103rd Rescue Squadron, lands on the flightline following a routine jump training on Francis S. Gabreski Air National Guard Base, Westhampton, Beach, N.Y., May 2, 2025. The pararescuemen jumped from an HC-130J Combat King II search and rescue aircraft flying at 13,000 feet.

5 May, 2025

RRETH-GRETH, Albania-- New York Army National Guard Officer Candidate Mohammed Huda, directs Albanian and New Jersey and New York Army National Guard Officer Candidates into position during a Situational Tactical Exercise lanes drill in Rreth-Greth Albania on April 24, 2025. The New Jersey National Guard and Albanian have been partners for over 20 years in the U.S. Department of Defense State Partnership Program. The New York National Guard Officer Candidate School candidates have been participating in the overseas training with New Jersey for the last three years.

29 Apr, 2025

NEW YORK- Brig. Gen. Isabel Smith commanding general of the 53rd Troop Command passes the guidon to Col. Bryon Linnehan incoming commander of the 369th Sustainment Brigade New York Army National Guard during a change of command ceremony at the Harlem Regiment Armory in New York NY April 27 2025. Outgoing Command Sgt. Maj. Leylan Jones passed responsibility to Command Sgt. Maj. Javier Lugo and Col. Patrick Clare relinquished command to Linnehan during the ceremony.

28 Apr, 2025

NEW YORK--Guests attending the 369th Sustainment Brigade's Hellfighters' Ball at the 369th Regiment Armory in New York City on Feb. 21 2025 pose for a photo. The Hellfighters were joined by leaders from French Military and the United Nations, direct descendants of Soldiers who served during WWI alongside the members of the 369th Infantry, an all-black, highly decorated unit. The gathering took place while the Soldiers were also responding to a strike in New York's prisons.

25 Apr, 2025

SARATOGA SPRINGS--The New York State Military Museum unveiled a new temporary exhibit for the display of Hitlers Hat once worn by the Reich Chancellor prior to the Second World War. The hat and other artifacts were presented by the family of World War II veteran Richard Marowitz who was present at the Dachau liberation with the 42nd Infantry Division and secured the Nazi clothing memorabilia the following day during his units capture of Munich on April 30 1945.

23 Apr, 2025

STEWART AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE --Tech. Sgt. Franklin Angel 105th Airlift Wing production recruiter poses for a photo with his two Blue Suit Awards at Stewart Air National Guard Base New York April 22 2025. The Blue Suit Award recognizes the 14 top performing recruiters from around the world from active-duty Air Force the Air National Guard and Air Force Reserves.

23 Apr, 2025

NEW YORK-- New York Air National Guard Master Sgt. Greg Mihalko, a member of the New York Air National Guard headquarters staff, is saluted as the Veteran of the Game during a Met's game at Citi Field, New York on April 5, 2025. Mihalko, who has served for more than 36 years, said it was a thrill to be recognized for his service on the field.

18 Apr, 2025

GREENLAND --An Airmen assigned to the 109th Airlift Wing participates in a training mission at Raven Camp Greenland in 2021. Raven Camp is used to train members on landing on ice runways polar airdrops and operating in the snow and ice conditions. The 109th operates in Greenland from April through August each year to complete resupply missions for the National Science Foundation .

17 Apr, 2025

F.S. GABRESKI AITR NATIONAL GUARD BASE - Air Guardsmen assigned to Support Squadrons of several Air Guard units move a simulated casualty during a search and recovery exercise during a Home Station Readiness Training hosted by the 106th Rescue Wing, at Francis S. Gabreski Air National Guard Base, Westhampton Beach, N.Y., April 9, 2025. The HSRT is a bi-annual requirement for FSS members that teaches critical skills and prepares Airmen to operate and perform their duties in deployed or contingency environments through scenario-based training.

15 Apr, 2025

CAMP SMITH --New York Army National Guard Soldiers take on the 12-mile ruck march during the Best Warrior Competition at Camp Smith Training Site on April 10, 2025. Two competitors, Sgt. Sgt. Alexandro Dierdonne, a member of Bravo Company, 3rd Battalion, 142nd Assault Helicopter Battalion, (left) and Sgt. David Amendola, a member of the 442nd Military Police Company( right) are joined by last years Army Guard Best Warrior, Sgt. Peter Fillion (center) on the route. Staff Sgt. Alejandro Sanchez Mendez from the 2nd Battalion, 108th Infantry was the winner in the NCO category while Spc. Christian Habecker, a member of Bravo Troop, 2nd Squadron, 101st Cavalry Regiment, won in the junior enlisted category.

11 Apr, 2025

HANCOCK FIELD Swedish air force Col. Jonas Nellsjo the assistant Swedish air attache for Canada and the United States pilots an MQ-9 Reaper simulator during a visit to Hancock Field Air National Guard Base in Syracuse NY Apr. 7, 2025 as Swedish Maj. Gen. Jonas Wikman, the chief of the Swedish Air Force, looks on. The visit to the New York Air National Guard's 174th Attack Wing was part of a State Partnership Program engagement NWikman's party also toured the Eastern Air Defense Sector and an Air Force Research Laboratory facility in Rome NY.

4 Apr, 2025

LATHAM--New York Army National Guard Col. Diane Armbruster chief information officer presents Lt. Col. Paul Mulligan with the New York Conspicuous service medal during his permanent change of station farewell at New York National Guard Headquarters in Latham N.Y. on March 31 2025. Lt. Col. Mulligan will now be running signal support operations for the District of Columbia National Guard's Joint Force Headquarters in Washington D.C. Mulligan has served in the New York Army National Guard for 25 years and led the 101st Expeditionary Signal Battalion during a Middle East deployment.

7 Apr, 2025

FORT HAMILTON-A New York Guard volunteer, and a New York Army National Guard Soldier receive Emergency Medical Technician training certificates during a ceremony conducted at U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hamilton in Brooklyn. One hundred and fifty members of the New York Army and Air National Guard, the New York Naval Militia and the New York Guard took the EMT recertification course in February at Fort Hamilton. The training renewed the certificates they had earned during the COVID-19 pandemic when the state arranged to train over 300 members of New York's Military Forces so they could work in nursing facilities.

7 Apr, 2025

CAMP SMITH TRAINING SITE -- New York Army National Guard Col. Robert Sealy the commander of the 53rd Digital Liaison Detachment receives the detachment guidon from U.S Army Brig. Gen. Isabel Smith the commander of the 53rd troop command, during a change of command ceremony at Camp Smith Training Site near Peekskill N.Y. April 5 2025. The change of command ceremony symbolizes the formal transfer of authority and responsibility of command from the outgoing commander to the incoming commander reinforcing the continuity of leadership within the unit. Sealy replaced Col. Gurpreet Singh. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Jean Sanon)

3 Apr, 2025

HARLEM--Retired New York Army National Guard Lt. Col. Daniel Harris, pins a silver bar onto 1st Lt. Delroy Walters, deputy officer-in-charge of operations contract support with the 42nd Infantry Division, New York Army National Guard, during promotion ceremonies at the 369th Harlem Regiment Armory, New York, N.Y. on March 28, 2025. Harris taught graduate classes attended by Walters at Mercy College Graduate Business School.

31 Mar, 2025

BUFFALO New York Air Guard Chief Master Sgt. Donald Trzepacz and Staff Sgt. Victoria Broadwell, aerospace medical service specialists assigned to the 107th Attack Wing's Medical Group speak to students during career day at the Lovejoy Discover School 43 in Buffalo N.Y. on March 20 2025. New York Army and Air National Guardsmen were invited to the school to talk to students about what its like to serve in the armed forces in their communities and around the world.

26 Mar, 2025

POTSDAMDr. Suzanne Smith, the president of the State University of New York at Potsdam, center left, joins Major General Michael Natali, center right, the New York Army National Guards assistant adjutant general, in cutting the ribbon at a new recruiting center at SUNY Potsdam on Monday, March 24. The new recruiting office was opened as part of an initiative to expand the New York Army Guards footprint in the North Country.

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.