NYS DMNA Photo Archive

21 May, 2018

WEST POINT-- Spc. Ilya Titov an infantryman assigned to Company A 1-69th Infantry Regiment New York Army National Guard completes the 12-mile ruck march portion of the Region 1 Best Warrior Competition at West Point N.Y. May 19 2018. Titov and Sgt. Quentin Davis, also a member of the 1st Battalion 69th Infantry won the regional Best Warrior event.

17 May, 2018

BALTIMORE, MD--Soldiers assigned to the New York Army National Guard's 206th Military Police Company transport a mock casualty from the debris after searching a simulated collapsed building during Vigilant Guard 18 at the Urban Search and Rescue Yard in Baltimore, Maryland, May 9, 2018.Over 150 members of the New York Army National Guard took part in the multi-state and multi-component exercise.

17 May, 2018

ORANGE COUNTY-- A New York National Guard Airman of the 105th Airlift Wing assists local law enforcement by directing traffic at a busy intersection in the Town of Newburgh, New York, May 16, 2018. Violent winds and rain tore through the Hudson Valley leaving much of the area without power including many traffic signals.

16 May, 2018

NEW WINDSOR-- New York Air National Guard Airmen from the 105th Airlift Wing based at Stewart Air National Guard Base direct traffic at the intersection of Routes 207 and 300 in the Town of New Windsor New York on May 16 2018. Strong winds on May 15 downed trees in the Hudson Valley region and knocked out power. Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo mobilized 125 New York National Guard members to assist local governments in coping with storm damage.

16 May, 2018

CAMP SMITH-- Brig. Gen. Michel Natali, commander of the 53rd Troop Command, New York Army National Guard, hands the battalion colors to Lt. Col. Marshall Hunt, incoming commander of the104th Military Police Battalion during a change of command ceremony at Camp Smith, N.Y., on May 5, 2018. The passing of the colors symbolizes Lt. Col. Marshall assuming command of the unit.

14 May, 2018

New York National Guard Soldier Henry Johnson, a member of the 369th Infantry, became one of the first American heroes of World War I a hundred years ago on May 15, 1918, when he fought off a German raiding party using grenades, his rifle and finally his knife and fists. This fanciful print illustrates that fight which resulted in Johnson being awarded the French Croix De Guerre and eventually-- in 2015-- the Medal of Honor.

10 May, 2018

CAMP SMITH -- Staff Sgy. Michael Trask (center) reviews land navigation skills for Soldiers assigned to the 42nd Division Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion r at Camp Smith, N.Y. on May 5, 2018. The Intel and Sustainment Company held the training over drill weekend for all the Battalion Soldiers.

9 May, 2018

SLEEPY HOLLOW-- New York Guard Acting Commander Colonel David J. Warager delivers remarks at the Sleepy Hollow Cemetery in Sleepy Hollow N.Y. during a May 6 ceremony commemorating 40 members of the New York Guard who died during the influenza pandemic of 1918 while guarding the New York City water system during World War I. Their names are inscribed on a plaque set in a boulder taken from Bonticon Crag in the Shawangunk Mountains along the line of the aqueduct that they protected. The memorial is constructed on property donated by the Rockefeller family.

8 May, 2018

LINCOLN, Nebraska-- Chief Warrant Officer 4 Thomas Grove with the New York National Guard competes in the Lincoln National Guard Marathon May 6 2018 in Lincoln Nebraska. Members of the National Guard are running to qualify for the All Guard Marathon Team. Grove finished in 50th place out of 132 male racers during the event. New York Army National Guard Capt. Matthew Kane also took part in the race and finished 38th in the male race category.

8 May, 2018

LIVIV, Ukraine--- New York Army National Guard Soldiers from the 27th Infantry Brigade Combat Team assigned to Joint Multinational Training Group Ukraine meet with academic leaders during a visit to the Lviv Polytechnic National University Apr 26. During the visit the Soldiers met with the universitys students and were given a chance to talk about the JMTG-U mission and their experiences in Ukraine.

5 May, 2018

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo directed the National Guard to deploy personnel to Washington County May 5 to assist local emergency responders with tree and debris removal. National Guard personnel are prepared to assist additional storm impacted areas as necessary. The Governor also issued an update on the severe storms that moved through the eastern portion of upstate New York on Friday, May 4. Storms accompanied by strong, gusty winds of 40 mph to 60 mph knocked out power to over 100,000 customers and toppled trees and limbs, damaging some homes in these regions. Courtesy photo.

30 Apr, 2018

May brings nice weather to the northeast and with it, some exceptional motorcycle riding. However, with the freedom, excitement and serenity that riding brings comes responsibility.In 2016, motorcycles made up 3% of all registered vehicles in the US but accounted for 13% of all traffic fatalities; 26% of those riders were alcohol-impaired. It's easy to take enjoyment too far but traffic safety responsibility rests upon riders and drivers alike; a statement issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) states "When motorcycles and other vehicles collide, it is usually the other (non-motorcycle) driver who violates the motorcyclist's right of way".The New York National Guard wants you to be motorcycle-aware, ride responsibly, look twice and stay safe this summer!

16 Apr, 2018

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, roughly 481,000 drivers are driving while using cell phones at any moment during a typical day. Distracted driving habits such as texting, grooming, eating, and even reading are responsible for accidents that claimed 3,450 lives in 2016 alone. The New York National Guard Safety Office has some suggestions that can help Soldiers and their families hone their safe driving skills.

27 Apr, 2018

New York National Guard service members and headquarters civilian staff pose at Lions Park in Niskayuna, N.Y. on Thursday, April 26, 2018 while participating in the Sexual Assault Awareness Month run sponsored by the New York National Guard's Equal Opportunity office.

25 Apr, 2018

Members of the Division of Military and Naval Affairs headquarters staff pose for a photograph in support of Denim Day, a day on which people are encouraged to wear blue jeans to show support for survivors of sexual assault and to combat the myths surrounding sexual assault on April 25. Employees and military personnel were allowed to wear jeans to work that day to show support.

24 Apr, 2018

CAMP SMITH--U.S. Army Sgt. Quentin Davis a signal support systems specialist assigned to the Headquarters Company 1st Battalion 69th Infantry Regiment New York Army National Guard , swims during the German Armed Forces Swim Test portion of the state-level NYARNG Best Warrior Competition in Arvin Gym at the United States Military Academy West Point N.Y. April 19 2018. The Best Warrior Competition held April 18-22 2018 is an annual event in which junior enlisted Soldiers and non-commissioned officers from various units compete in several events intended to test their military skills and knowledge as well as their physical fitness and endurance.

23 Apr, 2018

WEST POINT--U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. David Piwowarski N.Y. Army National Guard command sergeant major shakes the hands of the competitors during the state-level NYARNG Best Warrior Competition at West Point N.Y. April 21 2018. The Best Warrior Competition held April 18-22 2018 is an annual event in which junior enlisted Soldiers and non-commissioned officers from various units compete in several events intended to test their military skills and knowledge as well as their physical fitness and endurance.

20 Apr, 2018

OLEAN --New York Army National Guard Soldiers from Alpha Company, 642nd Aviation Support Battalion test their leadership and team work skills on a Leadership Reaction Course (LRC) at St. Bonaventure University, Olean N.Y., on April 14, 2018. Soldiers had to transfer all members of their team, across the platform and back in order to complete the mission.

18 Apr, 2018

CAMP SMITH -- New York Army National Guard Soldiers listen to Maj. Gen. Anthony German the Adjutant General of New York during the Future Leaders Course (FLC) on the Camp Smith Training Site Cortlandt Manor N.Y. April 10 2018. Nineteen N.Y. Army National Guard Soldiers attended this rotation of the coutrse from April 7-21 which is conducted in both garrison and tactical environments and designed to train Soldiers in basic leadership skills and prepare them for leadership schools and positions.

16 Apr, 2018

CAMP HARTELL, CONNECTICUT-- Soldiers and Airmen from the New York National Guard prepare for their Homeland Response Force exercise on April 13th, 2018 at Camp Hartell, C.T. Each of the 10 HRF teams in the United States is trained to assist state officials and local responders with chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear incidents.

9 Apr, 2018

STEWART AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE-- Master Sgt. Rachel Taylor a Military Training Instructor stationed at Lackland Air Force Base drills members of the 105th Student Flight April 7 2018 at Stewart Air National Guard Base Newburgh NY. Student Flight members are preparing to join the New York Air National Guard's 105th Airlift Wing.

27 Mar, 2018

LATHAMThree new chaplains and chaplain candidates joined the New York Army National Guards chaplains corps on March 27. They are, from left, the 1st Lt. Rayna Kavanaugh, from Huntington Station who is an ordained minister for the World Council of Independent Christian Churches, who will be assigned to the 2rd Battalion 142nd Aviation; 2nd Lt. Robyn Putney from Rochester, a first year seminarian from the Evangelical Church Alliance, who will serve as a Chaplain Candidate assigned to the Joint Forces Headquarters; and 2nd Lt. Kevin Orcutt, from Gloversville, a first year seminarian affiliated with the Federated Orthodox Catholic Churches, who will serve as a Chaplain Candidate in the Joint Forces Headquarters.

9 Apr, 2018

SANTIAGO, Chile-- Chile's President Sebastin Piera exits a C-17 operated by the New York Air National Guard's 105th Airlift Wing during a visit to the bi-annual FIDAE air show at the Arturo Merino Benitez Airport last week. The 105th Airlift Wing was one of several United States Air Force wings which provided aircraft at the airshow.

6 Apr, 2018

LATHAM, N.Y. -- N.Y. Army National Guard Sgt. Joseph Roth , a member of the 3rd Battalion 142nd Aviation, gives cadets from the Siena College Reserve Officer Training Corps(ROTC) a safety brief on UH-60 Black Hawk Helicopters before flying in Latham N.Y. April 5 2018. The 3-142nd was flying the ROTC cadets to Burlington V.T. for their monthly training.

5 Apr, 2018

CAMP SMITH-- Brig. Gen. Michel Natali commander 53rd Troop Command (TC) of the New York Army National Guard exchanges mementos with visiting officers from the Ukrainian Army during a Tuesday, April 3 meeting. Natali and other 53rd Troop Command officers discussed best practices regarding how each country trains and manages their National Guard. More than 200 New York Army National Guard Soldiers are currently in Ukraine assisting in training the Ukranian Army.

3 Apr, 2018

BAGRAM, AFGHANISTAN-- The incoming command team from the New York Army National Guards 501st Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Maj. Robert Crudden and Command Sgt. Maj. Kevin Conklin uncased the organization colors at the Transfer of Authority ceremony on Thursday, March 29th, at Bagram Airfield in Afghanistan. The 501st Ordnance Battalion (EOD) sent 19 Soldiers to Afghanistan where they are responsible for overseeing Explosive Ordnance Disposal units-- both American and Coalition-- throughout the country.

2 Apr, 2018

CALVERATON NATIONAL CEMETERY-- Members of the 106th Rescue Wing New York Air National Guard salute as Base Honor Guard Airmen from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst New Jersey render honors for Tech. Sgt. Dashan Briggs a special missions aviation specialist assigned to the 106th RQW during a funeral service at Calverton National Cemetery N.Y. March 29 2018. Briggs was killed when the HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter he was flying in crashed near the city of Al-Qaim Iraq.

2 Apr, 2018

YAVORIV, Ukraine-- New York Army National Guard 1st Lt. Dulae Ahn a Bravo Company platoon leader from the 27th Infantry Brigade Combat Team assigned to the Joint Multinational Training Group Ukraine poses for a photo while preparing for a Ukranian battalion's field training exercise at the Yavoriv Combat Training Center here Mar. 15. Currently more than 220 New York National Guard Soldiers are assigned to the CTC where they are mentoring Ukrainian Army Soldiers as they strive toward obtaining NATO interoperability.

30 Mar, 2018

CALVERTON, N.Y.--Base Honor Guard Airmen from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, render honors for Tech. Sgt. Dashan Briggs, a special missions aviation specialist assigned to the 106th Rescue Wing, New York Air National Guard, during a funeral service at Calverton National Cemetery, N.Y., March 29, 2018. Briggs was killed when the HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter he was flying in crashed near the city of Al-Qaim, Iraq.

29 Mar, 2018

LATHAM-- Maj. Gen. Anthony German, the Adjutant General of New York, re-administers the officers oath of office to newly promoted Brig. Gen. Shawn Clouthier following his pinning of this one-star rank as the New York Air National Guards newest general officer in Latham, March 21, 2018. Clouthier, the former commander of the 109th Airlift Wing, now serves as the Assistant Adjutant General for the New York Air National Guard

28 Mar, 2018

GABRESKI AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE --Base Honor Guard Airmen from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey carry the remains of Master Sgt. Christopher J. Raguso a special missions aviation specialist assigned to the 106th Rescue Wing of the New York Air National Guard during a dignified arrival ceremony at F. S. Gabreski Air National Guard Base Westhampton Beach N.Y. March 27 2018. Raguso was one of three Airmen killed when the HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter they were flying in crashed near the city of Al-Qaim Iraq.

20 Mar, 2018

RAMPAO, N.Y.-- Sailors of the New York Naval Militia remove storm damage on Mach 18, 2018. Naval Militia members were called up along with members of the New York Army and Air National Guard to help deal with storm damage following storms which hit the Hudson Valley on March 2 and March 7.

19 Mar, 2018

STEWART AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE-- Soldiers of the New York Army National Guard's 101st Expeditionary Signal Battalion stand in formation on March 17, 2018 during a ceremony held prior to their leaving for their mobilization station from Stewart Air National Guard Base. The battalion will deploy to Afghanistan after post-mobilization training.

19 Mar, 2018

NEW YORK--New York Army National Guard Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry Regiment, march in the 257th St. Patricks Day Parade Manhattan, New York City, N.Y., March 17, 2018. The 69th was leading the 257th St. Patricks day parade, as they were created as a regiment of Irish immigrants.

15 Mar, 2018

CAMP SMITH-- New York Naval Militia Sergeant Christopher Vega receives the New York State Medal for Valor from Naval Militia Rear Admiral Ten Eyck "Trip" Powell during a ceremony held at Camp Smith Training Site in Cortlandt Manor on Wednesday, March 14. Vega was recognized for ignoring potential threats to his own life while saving the life of a truck driver injured in a Jan. 4 accident in Peekskill.

14 Mar, 2018

JAVA CENTER-- New York Army Army Spc. Andrew Niedzielski an assistant team leader, and Sgt. Michael Wheeler a team leader assigned to Charlie Troop 2nd Battalion 101st Cavalry Regiment New York Army National Guard prepare to move out with other members of the troop who were just inserted by a CH-47 Chinook helicopter assigned to Bravo Company 3rd Battalion 126th Aviation Regiment New York Army National Guard Java Center N.Y. March 10 2018. The more than 40 infantrymen will spent two days training in harsh conditions on reconnaissance tactics utilizing infiltration and exfiltration techniques by helicopter.

13 Mar, 2018

Yavoriv Ukraine - Maj. Gen. Anthony German right the Adjutant General of New York meets with with officers of the New York Army National Guards 27th Infantry Brigade Combat Team at the Simulations Center assigned to the Joint Multinational Training Group - Ukraine. German speaks with from left Major Thomas Woods Lynbrook N.Y; Capt. Atnhony Pedicone Lima N.Y;Capt. Christopher Terian Cheektowaga N.Y.; and Capt. Brendan Jones Latham N.Y. Currently more than 220 New York Army National Guard Soldiers are assigned to the Combat Training Center where they are helping to mentor Ukrainian units as they work to achieve NATO interoperability.

9 Mar, 2018

CAMP SMITH-- New York Army National Guard Soldiers pick up their M-14 rifles to form a firing party during a 40-hour Level One Honor Guard Training Course at Camp Smith Training Site Cortlandt Manor N.Y. Mar. 1 2018. This physically demanding course is designed to train and test Soldiers abilities at the nine unique positions of the modified military funeral honors detail.

7 Mar, 2018

CAMP SMITH-- 1st Sgt. Robert Rathbun a member of the New York Guards 102nd Engineers delivers a block of instruction on chainsaw operation and safety at Camp Smith Training Site Cortlandt Manor N.Y. Mar. 6 2018 to memberes of the New York Naval Militia called in to conduct debris clearance missions following a snowstorm on March 2. The New York Naval Militia consists of Navy and Marine Corps Reserve members who volunteer to report for state missions when called. The New York Guard is the states volunteer response force. Two hundred members of the New York Army and Air National Guard and New York Naval Militia and N.Y. Guard have been activated following last Fridays noreaster to local emergency services with debris clearance and traffic control.

6 Mar, 2018

CARMEL--Airmen from the New York Air National Guards 105th Airlift Wing move debris from a road in the town of Carmel N.Y. on Monday March 5.Twenty Airmen assigned to the 105th Airlift Wing deployed to Putnam County New York to help town and county workers clear debris from roadways. The county was hit hard with a winter storm knocking down trees and causing widespread power outages.

5 Mar, 2018

CAMP SMITH-- A New York Army National Guard Soldier assigned to the the 369th Sustainment Brigade negotiates the obstacle course here during the brigade level Best Warrior Competition Feb. 23-25 2018. Soldiers are tested on their physical fitness military knowledge endurance marksmanship and land navigation skills. Two competitors one junior enlisted and one noncommissioned officer will advance to the State level in April.

4 Mar, 2018

Airmen assigned to the New York Air National Guard's 105th Airlift Wing prepare equipment and personnel clothing to deploy across the lower Hudson Valley in response to the snow storm of March 4 2018. The 20 Airmen come from a variety of career fields and join another 180 personnel called to duty by the governor. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Julio A. Olivencia Jr.)

2 Mar, 2018

MIDWAY, UTAH--New York Army National Guard Capt. Katy Moryl fires at a target during a relay race at the 2018 National Guard Bureau Biathlon Championships held at the Soldier Hollow, in Midway Utah, February, 28 2018. Moryl was one of four Soldiers representing the New York National Guard The New York team competed in their first relay race at the competitions since 2003.

2 Mar, 2018

FORT DRUM--Maj. Gen. Raymond F. Shields, the Commander of the New York Army National Guard and Command Sgt. Major David Piwowarski, the Command Sergeant Major of the New York Army National Guard, (center) pose with members of the New York Army National Guard's Main Command Post Operational Detachment (MCP-OD) at Fort Drum, Watertown, N.Y., February 27, 2018. The MCP-OD Soldiers are preparing to deploy to Iraq and Kuwait with the 10th Mountain Divisions command post this month.

1 Mar, 2018

LATHAM-- Major General Anthony German (left) the Adjutant General of New York congratulates Army Chief Warrant Officer 5 Jacquelin Jackie OKeefe on becoming the Command Chief Warrant Officer for the New York Army National Guard during a ceremony at New York State Division of Military and Naval Affairs headquarters in Latham N.Y. on Wednesday Feb. 28.

28 Feb, 2018

SOLDIER HOLLOW, MIDWAY, Utah--New York Army National Guard Sgt. First Class Kevin Brunick hits the trail during the 2018 National Guard Bureau Biathlon Championships held at the Soldier Hollow, in Midway Utah, February, 26 2018. Brunwick was one of four Soldiers representing the New York National Guard at the competition. Biathlon is a sport which involves cross country skiing and target shooting.

26 Feb, 2018

LATHAM--New York Adjutant General MG Anthony German (left) passes the New York Air National Guard Guidon to incoming Air National Guard Senior Enlisted Advisor Chief Master Sergeant Maureen Dooley during a Change of Responsibility Ceremony at the Division of Military and Naval Affairs headquarters on February 26, 2018. Passing of a pennant symbolizes a Change of Responsibility and a leader's acceptance of that responsibility. On the right is Command Chief Master Sergeant Amy R. Giaquinto, the outgoing Air National Guard Senior Enlisted Advisor. Chief Master Sergeant Giaquinto is now Command Chief Master Sergeant of the New York National Guard.

26 Feb, 2018

GLENVILLE-- Soldiers of the 501st Ordnance Battalion (EOD) of the New York Army National Guard in formation during a mobilization ceremony held on Sunday Feb. 25 at the Armed Forces Reserve Center in Glenville N.Y. The 501st Ordnance Battalion (EOD) is sending 19 Soldiers to Afghanistan where they will be responsible for overseeing Explosive Ordnance Disposal units-- both American and Coalition-- throughout the country.

23 Feb, 2018

JACKSON MISSISSIPPI-- Airmen from various Air Force aeromedical evacuation squadrons work with civilians to move mock victims from a C-17 assigned to the New York Air National Guard's 105th Airlift Wing into a staged patient reception area during PATRIOT South 2018 at Jackson Mississippi Feb 15 2018. PATRIOT South 2018 is a exercise that requires local state and federal organizations to coordinate and work together in response to simulated emergency scenarios.

22 Feb, 2018

YAVORIV, UKRAINE-- Staff Sgt. Ronald Thomas an infantryman assigned to the New York Army National Guards 2nd Squadron 101st Cavalry and deployed with the Joint Multinational Training Group Ukraine observes training conducted by Ukrainian Army Soldiers from 3rd Battalion 14th Mechanized Brigade at the Yavoriv Combat Training Center (CTC) here Feb. 16. Currently the 3-14th is completing a training rotation at the CTC where they will be mentored by U.S. Canadian Lithuanian Polish and U.K service members as they strive toward attaining their goal of achieving NATO interoperability.

21 Feb, 2018

NEW YORK--Army National Guard Lieutenant General Timothy J. Kadavy Director of the Army National Guard presents Kwabena O. Mensah father of Pfc. Emmanuel Mensah with the Soldiers Medal the Armys top award for valor outside of combat during a ceremony February 16 2018 at Fordham University in the Bronx, New York City fire officials credit Mensah with saving fourlives during an apartment building fire December 28 2017 rescuing peoplethree times before he returned to the building and did not come out.

14 Feb, 2018

ROCHESTER-- New York National Guard Pvt. Audrey Lange learns how to disassemble and reassemble a M4 rifle in Rochester N.Y. Feb. 10 2018. Lange was in the Recruit Sustainment Program which is a program that prepares Soldiers for Basic Combat Training and Advanced Individual Training.

12 Feb, 2018

February is American Heart Month. The New York National Guard Safety Office would like to remind everyone that, though proper diet and exercise may have fallen off due to holiday feasts and inclement weather, cardiac fitness remains a cornerstone of overall health.

13 Feb, 2018

STEWART AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE--Two Airmen of the 105th Airlift wing carry Col. Denise Donnell, the wing commander, during a routine buddy care training at Feb. 11 2018 Stewart Air National Guard Base NY. The RODEO is a training that happens every few months for assure mission readiness.

12 Feb, 2018

ROCHESTER -- New York Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to B Company 3rd Battalion of the 126th Aviation Regiment stand together following their Welcome Home Ceremony in Rochester, N.Y., Feb. 10, 2018. The CH-47 aviatiors returned home in November of 2017 from a nine month deployment. This was the first time the entire crew was back together since then.

8 Feb, 2018

TROY NY-- Representatives from the New York Vermont Pennsylvania Rhode Island Texas Massachusetts New Hampshire New Jersey and Ohio Army National Guard New York Air National Guard Army Reserve and the 10th Mountain Division gather for a Northeast Regional Partnership meeting here February 7 2018. The partnership focuses and shared training opportunities to enhance a units readiness. The event was hosted by 42nd Infantry Division.

1 Feb, 2018

ROME-- Airman 1st Class Nicholas Spine (right) receives the Outstanding Airman of the Year award from Eastern Air Defense Sector Commander Col. Emil Filkorn. Col. John Balbierer 224th Air Defense Group Commander is behind Spine. EADS and the 224th ADG held their annual awards banquet on Saturday Jan. 20 at Hotel Utica in Utica New York.The Eastern Air Defense Sector is responsible for the air defense of the eastern United States and is composed of New York Air National Guardsmen from the 224th Air Defense Group civilians and the Royal Canadian Air Force.

31 Jan, 2018

YAVORIC, Ukraine-- A New York Army NAtional Guard Soldier assigned to the 27th Infantry Brigade Combat team watches as Ukrainian Soldiers assigned to 3rd Battalion 14th Mechanized Brigade form up to conduct RPG-7 (rocket-propelled grenade) training during a training at the Yavoriv Combat Training Center here Jan. 30. Currently more than 220 New York Army National Guard Soldiers are deployed to Ukraine where they are working hand in hand with the Ukrainian Army as they strive toward their goal of achieving NATO interoperability.

30 Jan, 2018

JERICHO, VERMONT--New York Army National Guard Capt. Joseph Moryl skis during the 2018 National Guard Eastern Regional Biathlon held at the Ethan Allen Training Site, Jericho Vt., January 26, 2018. Two New York Army National Guard Soldiers, Captains Katy and Captains Katy and Joseph Moryl, from North Hudson, N.Y., represented the New York Army National Guard in the competition.

29 Jan, 2018

A New York Army National Guard Soldier congratulates Chief Warrant Officer 5 Michael Johnson at Army Aviation Support Facility #3 in Latham, N.Y. on Jan. 25, 2018 following Johnson's "Final Flight" as an Army Pilot. Johnson celebrated his final flight after 35 years of service.

22 Jan, 2018

LAKE PLACID-- New York Army National Guard Sgt. Matt Mortensen gives a "thumbs up" to the home fans at the 2017 World Cup competition in Lake Placid, New York, Dec. 16 after he and his partner won the luge doubles competition. Mortensen is one of four New York Army National Guard Soldiers slated to compete in the 2018 Winter Olympic Games in South Korea

24 Jan, 2018

HANCOCK FIELD AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE--New York Air National Guard Master Sgt. David Taylar dicusses humvee maintenance with other members of the 174th Attack Wing as they prepare to execute domestic operations missions at Hancock Field Air National Guard Base in Syracuse N.Y. on Jan. 22 2018.The New York National Guard mobilized 130 Airmen and Soldiers at the direction of New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to be prepared to help local governments deal with flooding.

22 Jan, 2018

YAVORIV, UKRAINE-- Soldiers assigned to the 27th Infantry Brigade Combat Team of the New York Army National Guard (center formation) join Canadian and Ukranian soldiers in listing to remarks from Canada's Governor General, Julie Payette, and Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko during a ceremony held at the Yavoriv Combat Training Center on Jan. 18, 2018. Payette is Queen Elizabeth II's representative in Canada. More than 200 New York Army National Guard Soldiers are deployed to the training center to assist in training the Ukranian Army.(U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Alexander Rector)

16 Jan, 2018

SARATOGA SPRINGS-- Soldiers of the New York Army National Guard's Recruiting and Retention Battalion gather at the Saratoga Springs Hilton Hotel for the command's awards dinner, on January 6, 2018. The Recruiting and Retention Battalion recognized Soldiers who had met recruitment goals and excelled.

12 Jan, 2018

Yavoriv Ukraine -- New York Army National Guard Spc. Caleb Bailey and Spc. Robert Graber two combat medic assigned to the Joint Multinational Training Group Ukraine (JMTG-U) participates in a mass casualty exercise here Jan. 12. The exercise which was designed to resemble a vehicle collision was used to test the JMTG-U Medical Sections readiness and capabilities. During the exercise the medics that responded had to triage and treat simulated casualties before transporting them to the Troop Medical Clinic for further care. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Alexander Rector)

11 Jan, 2018

LAKE PlACID- New York Army National Guard Sgt. Emily Sweeney, assigned to Joint Force Headquarters, will be representing the United States in the women's luge competition at the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, South Korea. Sweeney is enrolled in the Army's World Class Athletes Program which lets Soldiers serve and prepare for the Olympics.

10 Jan, 2018

BUFFALO-- Col. David Warnick commander of the 107th Mission Support Group Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station New York Air National Guard prepares presents a wreath on behalf of the president at the grave of Millard Fillmore the 13th president Buffalo N.Y. Jan. 5 2018. The 107th ATKW has been honoring the former president with a wreath laying each year on his birthday for more than 30 years.

9 Jan, 2018

Krakovets, Ukraine - New York Army National Guard Major Amy Crounse, member of the 27th Infantry Brigade Combat Team deployed to Ukraine, spends time with a child at the orphanage in Krakovets, Ukraine on Dec. 27. During the visit, Soldiers brought games and toys to give to the children, and spent a few hours interacting and playing with them. The New York Army National Guard troops are assigned to the Joint Military Training Group- Ukraine and working with Ukrainian Army Soldiers. (Photo Credit: Sgt. Alexander Rector)

5 Jan, 2018

CAMP SMITH-- U.S. Army Sgt. Ashaun Howard a motor transport operator attached to the 719th Transportation Company New York Army National Guard performs last minute checks on Humvees designated for use as part of the Guards response to the winter storms at Camp Smith Training Site N.Y. January 4 2017. The New York National Guard placed 80 Soldiers and Airmen on alert and deployed humvees to New York City to be used by Joint Task Force Empire Shield in preparation for the storm.

3 Jan, 2018

FAIRPORT, N.Y.--The Military Forces Honor Guard of the New York Army National Guard render honors during the funeral for Spc. Joseph Nelk a soldier assigned to Alpha Troop 2nd Squadron 101st Cavalry Regiment in Fairport N.Y. Dec. 23 2017. Nelk passed away while deployed to the Ukraine as part of the 7th Army Training Commands Joint Multinational Training Group.