08 May, 2025106th Rescue Wing Airmen hone parachute skills
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. more 
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05 May, 2025Officer Candidates train in Albania
RRETH-GRETH, Albania-- New York Army National Guard Officer Candidate Mohammed Hudo, 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 traininhg with New Jersey for the last three years. more less
29 Apr, 2025New Commander for 369th Sustainment Brigade
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. more less
28 Apr, 2025Harlem Hellfighters gather to commemorate history
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. more less
25 Apr, 2025Hitler's Hat on display at NY Military Museum
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. more less
23 Apr, 2025105th Airlift Wing member is top AF recruiter
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. more less
23 Apr, 2025Airman honored for service at Met's game
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. more less
18 Apr, 2025109th Airlift Wing begins Greenland support season
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 . more less
17 Apr, 2025Guard Airmen conduct search and rescue training
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. more less
15 Apr, 2025Best Warrior wraps at Camp Smith
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. more less
11 Apr, 2025Swedish delegation visits 174th Attack Wing
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. more less
04 Apr, 2025Officer heading for D.C. Guard
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. more less
07 Apr, 2025EMT certificates awarded at Fort Hamilton
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. more less
07 Apr, 202553rd Digital Liaison Det. gets new commander
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) more less
03 Apr, 2025New 1st Lt. receives new rank from mentor
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. more less
31 Mar, 2025Airmen, Soldier speak to Buffalo students
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. more less
26 Mar, 2025New recruiting station opens at SUNY Potsdam
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. more less
24 Mar, 2025Naval Militia launches drone unit
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. more less
20 Mar, 202569th Infantry Leads St. Patrick's Day Parade one
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. more less
20 Mar, 2025105th Airlift Wing tests new C-17 technology
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. more less
18 Mar, 2025NY Air Guardsmen train with NORAD
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. more less
21 Feb, 2025Work begins on Lexington Avenue Army renovation
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. more less
27 Feb, 2025Swedish Leaders Visit New York National Guard
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. more less
10 Mar, 2025NY Air Guardsmen operate from frozen Canadian lake
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. more less
09 Mar, 2025Air Guardsmen fight Long Island fire
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. more less
07 Mar, 2025NY Air Guardsmen train in the Arctic
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.
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19 Feb, 2025Jamaica Armory renovation complete
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. more less
13 Feb, 2025General recognizes Soldiers' accomplishments
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. more less
12 Feb, 2025NY Engineers take over in Africa
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. more less
07 Feb, 2025Swedish Soldiers Train with 42nd Infantry Division
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. more less
06 Feb, 2025Corps commander visits 42nd Infantry Division
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. more less
04 Feb, 2025Combatives contest at Camp Smith
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. more less
27 Jan, 2025Soldiers heading for Guantanamo Bay
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. more less
24 Jan, 2025New Yorkers support presidential inauguration
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) more less
21 Jan, 2025NY Army Guard Soldier on guard in Washington
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. more less
19 Jan, 2025NY Guardsmen arrive in DC for inauguration
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. more less
15 Jan, 2025Retired Guard officer honored at funeral
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. more less
07 Jan, 2025Buffalo based Soldiers heading for Africa
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. more less
06 Jan, 2025NY Airmen honored by Space Force Association
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. more less
10 Jan, 2025369th Soldiers enjoy the holidays
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. more less
08 Jan, 2025President Millard Filmore honored
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. more less
03 Jan, 2025NY Army Guard gets new top warrant officer
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. more less