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31 Oct, 2024 New York Chaplains visit South Africa CAPE TOWN, South Africa --The South African National Defence Force Chaplain General Brigadier Gen. E.T. Maswe left; and South African Defence Minister A. M. Motshekga; pose with New York Army National Guard chaplains Col. Douglas Brock and Lt. Col. Timothy Miller during the South African militarys annual chaplains symposium outside Cape Town South Africa in October 2024. Brock and Miller represented the United States at the meeting of 200 South African military chaplains. The New York National Guard regularly conducts exchanges with South Africa as part of the State Partnership Program. more less
28 Oct, 2024106th Rescue Wing celebrates new aircraft WESTHAMPTON BEACH--Major General Raymond F. Shields, the Adjutant General of New York, checks out flight equipment as he prepares to fly on an HH-60W Jolly Green Giant II assigned to the 106th Rescue Wing, following an HH-60W conversion ceremony at the 106th based at Francis S. Gabreski Air National Guard Base, Westhampton Beach, N.Y., October 25, 2024. The ceremony celebrated the official conversion of the 106th from the HH-60G Pave Hawk search and rescue helicopter to the HH-60W Jolly Green II. more less
25 Oct, 2024Troop Command Soldiers compete CAMP SMITH -- A New York National Guard Soldier assigned tothe 53rd Troop Command competes in a stress shoot event during the 53rd Troop Command Best Warrior Competition on Camp Smith Training Site Cortlandt Manor New York Oct. 23 2024. The annual competition tests enlisted Soldiers and non-commissioned officers in a variety of physically and mentally challenging tasks. more less
23 Oct, 202442nd Division Command Promoted CAMP SMITH--New York Army National Guard Major General Jack James receives his new rank from family friend Lisa Dicandido,left and his wife Lesia during promotion ceremonies held on October 19 2024 at Camp Smith Training Site near Peekskill New York. James a Palm Harbor Florida resident is taking command of the New York Army National Guards 42nd Infantry Division. more less
21 Oct, 2024New 53rd Troop Command leader CAMP SMITH --New York Army National Guard Brig. Gen. Isabel Rivera Smith accepts the flag of the 53rd Troop Command from Major General Ray Shields, the adjutant general of New York during change of command ceremonies at Camp Smith Training Site near Peekskill on Saturday, October 19. Smith, who also serves as director of joint staff, assumed the command from Major General Jack James who is taking command of the 42nd Infantry Division.The 53rd Troop Command oversees more than 4500 Soldiers in combat service and combat service support units stationed across New York. more less
17 Oct, 2024109th Airlift Wing heads for Antarctica SCOTIA-- Airmen from the New York Air National Guard's 109th Airlift Wing prepare to launch an LC-130H "Skibird" heading for Antarctica at Stratton Air National Guard Base in Scotia, New York on October 17, 2024. The wing launched two aircraft with ten Airmen on the five day flight to Christchurch, New Zealand on the 17th and three aircraft and aircrew the day before. Five LC-130s and 400 Airmen will support the National Science Foundation Antarctic research mission from now until Februar, 2025. more less
16 Oct, 2024Airmen learn security forces skills SCOTIA-- Airman assigned to the 109th Airlift Wing, based at Stratton Air National Guard Base in Scotia, New York participate in a security forces augmented training course on September 17, 2024. The purpose of the augmentee course is to backfill at home station when security forces defenders must forward deploy. The course covers weapons training use of force and day-to-day base procedures. more less
13 Oct, 2024Florida Governor greets New York Guard Soldiers BRADERTON, FLORIDA-- Florida Governor Ron DeSantis greets New York Army National Guard Soldiers from the 27th Infantry Brigade Combat Team who deployed in response to Hurricane Milton, in Braderton, Florida on October 12, 2024. The New York National Guard deployed 65 Soldiers and Airmen to Florida to assist the Florida National Guard in responding to the storm at the direction of Governor Kathy Hochul. more less
11 Oct, 2024NY Troops arrive in Florida JACKSONVILLE FLORIDA--New York Air National Guard Staff Sgt. Albert Rein assigned to the 137th Airlift Squadron 105th Airlift Wing guides a High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle out of a C-17 Globemaster III at Cecil Airport in Jacksonville Florida Oct. 9 2024. New York Air and Army National Guardsmen were recently mobilized in order to support communities in Florida impacted by Hurricane Milton. more less
10 Oct, 2024Airmen prep for water rescues in Florida CAMP BLANDNG, FLORIDA_ New York Air National Guard pararescue Airmen of the 106th Rescue Wing's 103rd Rescue Squadron prepare search and rescue equipment for boat teams for Hurricane Milton support at Camp Blanding Joint Training Center near Jacksonville, Florida, October 9, 2024. At the direction of Governor Kathy Hochul, the New York National Guard has dispatched Soldiers from Syracuse, along with Airmen from the 106th Rescue Wing to assist the Florida National Guard in responding to Hurricane Milton. (Courtesy Photo) more less
03 Oct, 2024Engineers heading to South Carolina to help CAMP SMITH--New York National Guard Staff Sgt. Nicole McKenzie the supply sergeant assigned to the 1156th Engineer Co 53rd Troop Command secures a forklift onto a commercial trailer headed to South Carolina to assist disaster response forces in the wake of Hurricane Helene Camp Smith N.Y. Oct. 3 2024. The New York National Guard mobilized 20 Soldiers with 17 pieces of heavy equipment from the 204th Engineer Battalion to support the South Carolina Army Guard. more less
09 Oct, 2024NY Air Guard commander gets second star STEWART AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE- New York Air National Guard commander Michael W. Bank receives his two stars of a Major General from his wife Kimberly on Oct. 8, 2024 at Stewart Air National Guard Base in Newburgh , New York. Banks wife pinned on his new rank at his promotion ceremony aboard a 105th Airlift Wing C-17 Globemaster III. more less
07 Oct, 2024NY Soldiers fly supplies to North Carolina town GREEN RIVER, North Carolina-- Local residents use an all terrain vehicle to unload supplies from a CH-47F Chinook helicopter flown by Soldiers assigned to B Company, 3rd Battalion, 126th General Support Aviation Battalion, in Green River, North Carolina, on October 5, 2024. The New Yorkers were delivering supplies because the roads to the town were not passable. The New York National Guard dispatched three CH-47s and 16 aviation Soldiers from Rochester, New York to support the North Carolina National Guard. ( U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Sacco) more less
04 Oct, 2024NY National Guard honors Pres. Chester Arthur MENANDS--Major General Michel Natali, the assistant adjutant general, Army, and New York Army National Guard Command Sgt. Major Edwin Garris salute after placing a wreath from the White House at the gravesite of President Chester Arthur during a ceremony at Albany Rural Cemetery in Menands New York on October 4 2024. Since 1967 military officers have placed a wreath from the current president at the graves of their predecessors on their birthday. more less
02 Oct, 2024New Yorkers support North Carolina SYLVA, NORTH CAROLINA--New York Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Sam Sacco works with Jackson County public works employees to offload food and water from a New York Army National Guard CH-47 at the Jackson County Airport in Sylva North Carolina on October 1 2024 during missions to support the North Carolina National Guard as it responds to Hurricane Helene.The New York Army National Guard dispatched three CH-47s assigned to Company B 3rd Battalion 126th General Support Aviation Battalion in support of the North Carolina National Guard on Sept. 29 2024. more less
01 Oct, 2024106th Maintenance Squadron gets new boss WESTHAMPTON BEACH-- ew York Air National Guard Maj. Kristie Lyons, receives the guidon of the 106th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron from Col. Neil Theisen, 106th Rescue Wing Maintenance Group commander, during a change of command ceremony at F.S. Gabreski Air National Guard Base, in Westhampton Beach, N.Y., on Sept. 26, 2023. Lyons assumed command of the 106th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, responsible for supporting the wing's HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopters and HC-130J Combat King II aircraft for search and rescue missions. more less
30 Sep, 2024NY Aviators head to North Carolina to help ROCHESTER--A CH-47F Chinook heavy lift helicopter flown by New York Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to B Company, 3rd Battalion 126th General Support Aviation Battalion departs the Army Aviation Support Facility in Rochester, New York headed for Donaldson Army Aviation Support Facility in Greenville, South Carolina in order to support the North Caroline National Guard in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene on Sept, 29, 2024. Three New York Army National Guard CH-47F helicopters will operate out of the Greenville facility flying missions in support of the North Carolina National Guard. more less
27 Sep, 2024Ribbon Cutting for New Maintenance Facility TROY--Major General Ray Shields the adjutant general of New York and Office of General Services Commissioner Jeanette Moy are joined by state and federal representatives and New ork Army National Guard Soldiers as the cut the ribbon opening Field Maintenance Shhop 17 in Troy New York on Sept. 27 2024..The new Field Maintenance Shop will be home to 16 mechanics serving the vehicles used by the 1000 New York Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to New Yorks Capital Region espcially the 42nd Infantry Division headquarters. ( U.S. Army National Guard photo by Lt. Col. Jean Marie Kratzer.) more less
23 Sep, 2024105th Airlift Wing test Airman fitness for fun STEWART AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE -- Airmen assigned to the New York Air National Guard's 105th Airlift Wing test their strength in a tug-of-war match during the wing's Comprehensive Airman Fitness Day on Sept. 8, 2024 at Stewart Air National Guard base in Newburgh. Airmen from the wing's squadrons competed in a variety of sports to include weightlifting and chess during the day. The Base Defense Force finished first in the competition. more less
18 Sep, 2024Soldier competes during Camp Smith shooting match CAMP SMITH --New York Army National Guard Spc. Zhuoying Wu, a member of the 145th Maintenance Company fires her M-17 during the pistol Excellence In Competition event conducted during annual The Adjutant General Match at Camp Smith Training Site on Sept. 13 2024. The purpose of TAG Match is to improve individual proficiency in combat marksmanship in a competitive environment. more less
25 Sep, 2024Field Feeding Company gets new Top Sergeant CAMP SMITH-New York Army National Guard 1st Sgt. Diana Jose-Garcia rescives the company guidon from Capt. Jowayne Meadows commander of the 1501st Quartermaster Company (Field Feeding) during an assumption of responsibility ceremony at Camp Smith Training Site Cortlandt Manor near Peekskill N.Y. Sept. 8 2024. First Sgt. Anthony Mills the outgoing first sergeant conveyed responsibility to Jose-Garcia during the ceremony. more less
24 Sep, 2024Former Army Sgt. Major speaks to Guard NCOs LATHAM --Retired Sergeant Major of the Army Dan Dailey gives a presentation on leadership to a group of junior NCOs assigned to Joint Forces Headquarters in Latham, New York on Sept. 21 2024. Dailey enlisted in 1989 as an infantryman and retired in 2020 after reaching the highest enlisted position in the Army. He now serves as the Vice President for Noncommissioned Officer and enlisted affairs for the Association of the United States Army. more less
19 Sep, 2024NY Engineers build Alaskan wilderness road CORDOVA, ALASKA--New York Army National Guard Sgt. Thomas Lyon a member of the 204th Engineer Battalions Quarry Platoon guides an excavator grubbing out a roadway in rugged terrain near Cordova Alaska in June 2024. The platoon was participating in Innovative Readiness Training by working to help build a road between the Cordova airport and a deep water spill control terminal on Prince William Sound. more less
20 Sep, 2024Adjutant General leads Swedish trip SWEDEN-- Major General Ray Shields, left, the adjutant general of New York inspects a Swedish Leopard tank during a visit to a Swedish Army training site on Sept. 12, 2024. Shields led a delegation of New York National Guard and New York Naval Militia officers and civilians to Sweden in the first exchange conducted as part of the State Partnership Program with Sweden. more less
16 Sep, 2024Adjutant General recognizes WW II heroism LATHAM--Major General Ray Shields the adjutant general of New York displays a photograph of Pvt. John Greschiak a World War II Soldier who was killed in action on Sept. 16 1944 during a ceremony at which he was posthumously awarded the New York State Conspicuous Service Cross at New York National Guard headquarters in Latham. New York on Sept. 16 2024. Shields presented the award to the Soldiers niece and grand-niece. more less
13 Sep, 2024Governor recognizes Guard, Naval Militia members NEW YORK CITY-- New York Governor Kathy Hochul stands with Major General Michele Natali, the assistant adjutant general, Army, and members of the New York National Guard and New York Naval Militia who she recognized during a ceremony at the Harlem Armory in New York City on Sept. 12, 2024. Hochul saluted Guard and Naval Militia members who had acted quickly and saved the lives of infants and other citizens. She also recognized the 106th Rescue Wing and Joint Task Force Empire Shield. more less
11 Sep, 2024Rescue Wing celebrates families WESTHAMPTON BEACH-- 106th Rescue Wing Airmen and families celebrate Family Day at Francis S. Gabreski Air National Guard Base in Westhampton Beach N.Y. on September 7 2024. The wing holds Family Day each year to express its appreciation for the support families provide to their Airmen. more less
09 Sep, 2024New Commander for 369th Special Troops Battalion NEW YORK--New York Army National Guard Lt. Col. David Myones the incoming commander of the 369th Special Troops Battalion assumes command of the battalion and its Soldiers from Lt. Col. Michael Bedryk the outgoing commander during a ceremony at the Harlem Regiment Armory N.Y. on Sept. 7 2024. more less
06 Sep, 2024Soldiers Salute Veterans at State Fair SYRACUSE-- New York Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to the 27th Infantry Brigade Combat Team serve as a color guard during an Armed Forces Day ceremony at the New York State Fair Aug. 28. During the ceremony Col. Marshall Hunt the 42nd Infantry Division chief of staff delivered a key note speech and gold star mothers in attendance layed a wreath at the New York State Fair Veterans Memorial. more less
04 Sep, 2024Aviator retires after 41 years. LATHAM--New York Army National Guard Chief Warrant Officer 5 James "Jimmy" McCauley (right) stands with Chief Warrant Officer 3 Christopher Hansen as Hansen presents a gift to McCauley who is retiring after 41 years of service from the New York Army National Guard on August 29, 2024 at the New York Army Aviation Support Facility in Latham, N.Y. McCauley's family, friends and co -workers came to watch his final flight that day. more less
03 Sep, 2024Adjutant General visits New York State Fair NEW YORK STATE FAIR, Syracuse--New York Army National Guard Maj. Gen. Raymond Shields the adjutant general of New York presents a challenge coin to New York Air National Guard Staff Sgt. Eric Bryant a public affairs Airmen assigned to the 174th Attack Wing during a visit to the New York National Guard exhibit at the New York State Fair on August Aug. 27, 2024. The New York Army and Air National Guard maintained an exhibit at the fair which ended on Sept. 2. more less
30 Aug, 2024105th Airlift Wing Airmen talk with airshow guests ORANGE COUNTY AIRPORT--New York Air National Guard Lt. Col. Andrew Townsend a pilot for the 105th Airlift Wing's 137th Airlift Squadron answers questions from the crowd at the New York Air Show on August 11 2024 at the Orange County Airport in Montgomery, New York. The 105th Airlift Wing supported the New York Air Show with a flyover and the static display of a C-17 Globemaster III transport. more less
29 Aug, 2024Soldier readies for helicopter gunnery FORT DRUM--New York Army National Guard Sgt. First Class Matt Cordaro a crew chief with the 42nd Combat Aviation Brigade prepares the machine gun station on a UH-60M Blackhawk helicopter for flight at Fort Drum N.Y. onAug. 15 2024. Cordaro was preparing to conduct aerial gunnery training from the Blackhawk. more less
28 Aug, 2024Employers get a lift from 105th Airlift Wing STEWART AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Newburgh-- New York Air National Guard Master Sgt. Anthony Galioto a loadmaster assigned to the 105th Airlift Wing's 137th Airlift Squadron speaks about the mission of the capabilities of a C-17 Globemaster III at Stewart Air National Guard Base August 23 2024. The 105th Airlift Wing flew fifty employers in a C-17 for three hours as part of the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Bosslift program. more less
27 Aug, 2024NY Guard Airman sings at Yankee Stadium YANKEE STADIUM, BRONX--New York Air National Guard Senior Master Sgt. Myra Winnie belts out God Bless America during the seventh inning stretch of a New York Yankees game on August 10 2024 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx. Winnies performance was part of a New York Air National Guard effort to get more public exposure as part of a recruiting effort. more less
26 Aug, 2024105th Airmen deploy to Azores TERCEIRA ISLAND, AZORES, Portugal-- New York Air National Guard Airmen assigned to the 105th Airlift Wing's Fire Department extinguish a simulated jet fire at Lajes Field Terceira Island Azores Portugal Aug. 7 2024. The 105th Fire Department members collaborated with their Portuguese counterparts in training simulations and 24/7 real world operations during a two-week deployment for training. more less
23 Aug, 2024Base Defenders train at Camp Smith CAMP SMITH TRAINING SITE--New York Air National Guard Senior Airman Anna Drozd a guardsman with the 105th Airlift Wings Base Defense Group secures a forward operating site in a training at Camp Smith New York Aug. 14 2024. Airmen with the 105th BDG performed a five-day exercise meant to enhance their ability to secure geographical areas while facing hostile forces. more less
21 Aug, 2024Soldier trains with M-4 at Fort Drum FORT DRUM--New York Army National Guard Spc. Angie Mejia a supply specialist assigned to the 369th Sustainment Brigade fires her aM-4 from the kneeling position to fire and qualify during annual training at Fort Drum N.Y. on August 11 2024. The 369th Sustainment Brigade provided support for the upcoming 42nd Infantry Division warfighter exercise. more less
12 Aug, 2024369th Sustainment Brigade training at Fort Drum FORT DRUM--New York Army National Guard Maj. Eric Bertini ( back to camera) a brigade intelligence staff officer with the 369th Sustainment Brigade conducts a mission analysis brief for the commander and staff of the brigade, during annual training at Fort Drum N.Y. August 8 2024 in support of the 42nd Infantry Divisions command post exercise. (These photos have been digitally modified for security purposes.) more less
12 Aug, 2024Soldiers conduct casualty care training FORT DRUM--New York Army National Guard soldiers assigned to the headquarters of the the 42nd Infantry Division conduct Tactical Combat Casualty Care CC) training at Fort Drum, NY on August 11th, 2024. 42nd soldiers practiced care under fire using the one person kit or arm drag. The division's Soldiers are conducting annual training at Fort Drum until August 17. more less
12 Aug, 2024Air Guard Coms experts train at Niagara Falls NIAGARA FALLS--Air National Guard Members from both 115 Fighter Wing Comm Squadron and 107 Attack Wing Comm Squadron pose in front of a static display of an F4 Phantom II June 12 Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station. Members of the 115 Comm Squadron were invited to Niagara Falls to participate in a joint training and share best practices with their 107 Attack Wing counterparts. more less
12 Aug, 2024Soldier designs commemorative medals New York Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Lauren Hicks stands with her final sketches for the design of the New York State Korean War Commemorative Medal (right) and the New York State Vietnam War Commemorative Medal (left). On November 11 2022, the requirement for the Division of Military and Naval Affairs to design and distribute the New York State Korean War Commemorative Medal and the New York State Vietnam War Commemorative Medal were signed into state law. Hicks volunteered to design the awards which can be applied for here: https://dmna.ny.gov/awards/ more less
09 Aug, 2024NY Soldier named National Guard Best Warrior JERICHO, VERMONT -- New York Army National Guard Sgt. Peter Fillion representing finishes the final ruck of the National Guard's National Best Warrior Competition on August 8 2024 at Camp Ethan Allen near Jericho Vermont, prior to being declared the winner in the junior enlisted category. The Best Warrior Competition is a physically and mentally challenging five-day event that tests Soldiers on a variety of tactical and technical skills. Fillion, an Amherst resident and a member of the 2nd Squadron, 101st Cavalry, will now compete for top honors Army-wide and represent the Army National Guard in the Army's Best Squad competition. more less
07 Aug, 2024106th Rescue Wing tests out new helicopter WESTHAMPTON BEACH--The first HH-60W " Jolly Green II" search and rescue helicopter assigned to the New York Air National Guard's 106th Rescue Wing based at Francis S. Gabreski Air National Guard Base in Westhampton Beach, flies over the north shore of Long Island, on August 4, 2024. Airmen from the 106th rested the upgraded functions of the aircraft over land and water during the wings historic first HH-60W flight. Named after the HH-3 "Jolly Green Giant" helicopters once flown by the wing, the new aircraft has greater range and electronics systems than the HH-60 Pave Hawk. more less
06 Aug, 2024New York Soldier at Best Warrior Competition JERICHO VERMONT--New York Army National Guard Spc. Peter Fillion poses for a photo during the 2024 Army National Guard Best Warrior Competition at the Army Mountain Warfare School Jericho Vermont Aug. 5 2024. The Army National Guard Best Warrior Competition is a five-day event composed of 14 competitors representing the regional winners; the competition tests Soldiers physical and mental prowess with a series of events with the overall winners receiving either Soldier of the Year or Non-commissioned Officer of the Year recognition. more less
05 Aug, 2024New York Soldier competes to be Best Warrior JERICHO, VERMONT-- New York National Guard Sgt. Peter Fillion prepares to traverse a rope bridge during the National Guard's 2024 National Best Warrior Competition on Aug. 4 2024 at the Ethan Allen Firing Range near Jericho Vermont. Cadre from the Army Mountain Warfare School supported the event which included tackling a rope bridge ascending a cliff face with a Prusik knot and rappelling. In total 14 Soldiers and noncommissioned officers from 13 states are competing to be named the National Guards top Soldier and NCO. Fillion is representing the northeastern region at the competition. more less
31 Jul, 2024Cadets visit 106th Rescue Wing F.S. GABRESKI AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE -- A Junior ROTC Cadet tries on a firefighters gear at F.S. Gabreski Air National Guard Base in Westhampton Beach on July 16 during JUly 16 to 19 camp for JRTOC students from Suffolk County held at the base. more less
29 Jul, 2024106th Rescue Wing holds Galaxy Camp F.S. GABRESKI AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE -- Children of Airmen assigned to the New York Air National Guard's 106th Rescue Wing, salute from the back of an HC-130 Combat King II search and rescue aircraft during the wing's annual Galaxy Camp on July 10, 2024. Forty kids participated in the wing's 18th week-long program for military children which included science, engineering, technology and math events and field trips. The camp kicked off on July 8 and ran through July 12. more less
26 Jul, 2024369th Soldiers visit the "Met" NEW YORK--New York Army National Guard Soldiers with the 369th Sustainment Brigade received a tour of The Harlem Renaissance and Transatlantic Modernism exhibition at The Met Fifth Avenue Gallery 999 New York N.Y. July 23 2024. Dr. Denise Murrell PhD Merryl H. & James S. Tisch curator at large with The Metropolitan Museum of Art organized the exhibition and hosted the Soldiers on the tour. The Metropolitan Museum of Art is sometimes simply referred to as The Met. more less
24 Jul, 2024369th Chaplain is promoted CAMP SMITH-- New York Army National Guard Chaplain (Maj.) Michael Scholes with the 369th Sustainment Brigade recites his oath of office presided over by Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Timothy Miller deputy state chaplain at Camp Smith Training Site Cortlandt Manor near Peekskill N.Y. July 20 2024. Scholes was promoted during a ceremony presided over by Brigade Commander Col. Patrick Clare from the rank of captain while his family and friends attended and participated in the ceremony. more less
23 Jul, 2024New Commander for division headquarters battalion TROY N.Y. - Lt. Col. Katie Schin accepts the unit guidon from Brig. Gen. Joseph Biehler commander of the 42nd Infantry Division as she takes command of the 42nd Inf. Div.s Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion during a ceremony July 13 2024 at the New York Army National Guard armory in Troy N.Y. more less
18 Jul, 2024Guardsmen aid in Rome storm damage cleanup ROME-New York Air National Guard Chief Master Sergeant Wayne Lawton, a member of 174th Attack Wing maneuvers a skid steer to clear debris in Rome, New York on July 17, 2024. The New York National guard deployed 25 Airmen from the 174th Attack Wing, based at Hancock Field Air National Guard Base in Syracuse, to help clear debris left by a July 16, storm. more less
16 Jul, 2024NY Guard hazmat experts train in Brazil RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL--New York Army National Guard Sgt. Tesshawn Cook assigned to the 24th Civil Support Team (WMD) shows a piece of equipment to Brazilian army 1st Lt. Daniel Junior assigned to Companhia de Defesa Qumica Biolgica Radiolgica e Nuclear during Operation Maracan in Rio De Janeiro Brazil July 8 2024. Operation Maracan was a simulated Chemical Biological Radiological and Nuclear training event conducted between the New York National Guard and Brazilian army in preparation for the FIFA World Cup in 2026. more less
15 Jul, 2024NY National Guard inks agreement with Sweden NEW YORK--Leaders from the New York National Guard and Swedish military sign an agreement for joint training as part of the National Guard State Partnership Program at New Yorks Freedom Tower on July 12 2024. Major Gen. Ray Shields left the adjutant general of New York; Pal Jonson Sweden's Minister for Defence; Marcos Soler Deputy Secretary for Public Safety for the State of New York; and Major Gen. Johan Pekkari Sweden's Chief of Policy and Plans sign the document. The State Partnership Program pairs state National Guards with the militaries of countries around the world in bilateral training and exchange partnerships. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Stephanie Butler) more less
27 Jun, 2024Retired Soldier honored for Iraq heroism in 2004 LATHAM--Major General Ray Shields, the adjutant general of New York, presents the Bronze Star Medal with V device to retired Master Sgt. Luis Barsallo during a ceremony at New York Division of Military and Naval Affairs headquarters on June 27, 2024. Barsallo was recognized for heroism during combat operations in Samarra, Iraq from in April and May 2004 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Barsallo retired from the New York National Guard in 2021. more less
26 Jun, 2024Tactical Air controllers practice rappelling SYRACUSE--New York Air National Guard Airmen assigned to the 274th Air Support Operations Squadron of the 107th Attack Wing, rappel from a U.S. Army National Guard CH-47F Chinook Helicopter flown by Soldiers of B Company, 3rd Battalion, 126th Aviation Regiment, during a training exercise at Hancock Field Air National Guard Base in Syracuse, New York, on June 25, 2024. The Special Warfare Airmen from the 274th are trained to direct air to ground fires. more less
25 Jun, 2024New PAs get take officer oath at West Point WEST POINT--New York Army National Guard first lieutenants Adrian Smith left and John Gamalski are administered the oath of office by Major General Michel Natali the assistant adjutant general Army for the New York National Guard during a promotion and award ceremony at the United States Military Academy at West Point on June 7 2024. The two men were recognized for completing the Interservice Physicians Assistant Program with their degrees and promotions to first lieutenant. more less
21 Jun, 2024106th Rescue Wing gets first WESTHAMPTON BEACH-- Members of the New York Air National Guard's 106th Rescue Wing check out a HH-60W Jolly Green II combat search and rescue helicopter that just arrived at F.S. Gabreski Air National Guard Base on June 20, 2024. The wing will be receiving six of the HH-60W models, replacing the older HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopters the wing is currently flying. The new "Whiskey" model is more capable with longer range. more less
20 Jun, 2024New commander for state's oldest air squadron WESTHAMPTON BEACH-- New York Air National Guard Lt. Col. Kyle Hruz pictured in middle, receives the 102nd Rescue Squadron guidon from Col. Jefferey Cannet, 106th Operations Group commander during a ceremony held at F.S. Gabreski Air National Guard Base in Westhampton Beach on June 7 2024. Hruz assumed command of the 102nd Rescue Squadron replacing Col. Sean Garell pictured right who assumes the role of Deputy Commander of the 106th Operations Group. more less
18 Jun, 2024Airmen prepare for State Active Duty mission HANCOCK FIELD-- New York National Guard Airmen assigned to the 174th Attack Wing inspect vehicles as they prepare to go on State Active Duty as part of New York's response to a heat wave on June 17, 2024 at Hancock Field Air National Guard Base in Syracuse. At the director of Gov. Kathy Hochul the New York National Guard placed 50 Airmen and Soldiers on standby to provide general support as part of the response. Half the personnel are on duty at Hancock Field, while the other half are on duty at New York National Guard headquarters in Latham. more less
15 Jun, 2024NY Guard headquarters marks Army Birthday LATHAM-- New York Army National Guard Col. Richard Goldenberg left joins Pvt. Charles Adams in cutting the Army birthday cake during a June 14 2024 Army Birthday ceremony held at New York National Guard headquarters in Latham New York to mark the Army's 249th birthday. Adams who just turned 18 represented the future of the Army while Goldenberg who is 59 represented the history and traditions of the service. more less
14 Jun, 202442nd ID Band performs for Dutch royals ALBANY-- New York Army National Guard Spc. Matthew Levine a member of the 42nd Infantry Division Band plays background music on a grand piano at the New York State Executive Mansion in Albany during a receiption held for the King and Queen of the Netherlands on June 12 2024. The bands jazz performance team also provided music during the event hosted by Gov. Kathy Hochul. King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima visited Albany because of the ties between the city and the Netherlands. more less
12 Jun, 202442nd Infantry Division stands up DIVARTY KINGSTON-New York Army National Guard Command Sgt. Major Curtis Moss unfurls the colors of the 42nd Infantry Division Artillery, or DIVARTY, during a ceremony at the New York State Armory in Kingston, New York on June 9, 2024. The unfurling ceremony marked the return of the DIVARTY, a headquarters controlling the division's fire support, to the structure of the 42nd Infantry Division after almost 20 years. more less
12 Jun, 2024Air Guard Officer retires after 28 years STEWART AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Newburgh--New York Air National Guard Col. Philip Forlenza, right, the commander of the 105th Airlift Wing's Medical Group, Receives the Legion of Merit from Col. Ryan Danneman, the commander of the 105th, during his retirement eremony at Stewart Air National Guard Base in Newburg on June 2, 2024. The ceremony was attended by members of the 105th Medical Group, as well as Forlenza's friends and family. more less
31 May, 2024Longtime Guard employee retires LATHAM--New York Army National Guard civilian employee Jennifer Lammon, a Latham resident, receives a plaque from Col. Brandon Gendron, the director of operations and training and Assistant Adjutant General Michel Natali during a retirement ceremony at New York National Guard Headquarters in Latham on May 22, 2024. Lamon has been the funds manager for the operations and training directorate for 39 years. more less
10 Jun, 2024NY Guard Soldiers train with Marines in Morocco TAN TAN, MOROCCO-- New York Army National Guard Spc. Bridget Miller a combat medic specialist assigned to Charlie Company of the 427th Brigade Support Battalion instructs Marines assigned to 6th Engineer Support Battalion 4th Marine Logistics Group Marine Corps Forces Reserve in proper litter carry techniques during exercise African Lion in Tantan Morocco May 30 2024. African Lion 2024 marks the 20th anniversary of U.S. Africa Commands premier joint exercise led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force Africa (SETAF-AF) running from April 19 to May 31 across Ghana Morocco Senegal and Tunisia with over 9100 participants from 27 nations and NATO contingents. more less
07 Jun, 2024Signal Soldiers Mark Deployment CMAMP BUEHRING, KUWAIT--New York Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to the 101st Expeditionary Signal Battalion pose next to a texas barrier they painted to commemorate the battalions deployment to the middle east from September to May at at Camp Buehring Kuwait on May 25 2024. Three hundred and thirty of the battalions Soldiers have redeployed to Fort Cavazos Texas ands will return home to New York after out processing. more less
05 Jun, 2024President passes through Stewart STEWART AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE -- President Joseph Biden is greeted by the commander, and command chief of the 105th Airlift Wing as he arrives at Stewart Air National Guard Base in Newburgh on May 25, 2024 on his way to the United States Military Academy at West Point to give the commencement address to the cadets. more less
03 Jun, 202427th Brigade Soldiers training in Morocco TAN-TAN, MOROCCO-- New York Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to the 27th Infantry Brigade Combat Team pose for a photo at the Cap Draa Observatory during exercise African Lion in Tantan Morocco on May 27 2024. African Lion 2024 marks the 20th anniversary of U.S. Africa Commands premier joint exercise led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force Africa (SETAF-AF) running from April 19 to May 31 across Ghana Morocco Senegal and Tunisia with over 9100 participants from 27 nations and NATO contingents. more less
04 Jun, 2024NY Air Guard gets new commander LATHAM--Brigadier General Michael Bank right a Darien Center resident accepts the flag of the New York Air National Guard headquarters from Major General Ray Shields the adjutant general of New York during change of command ceremonies at New York National Guard headquarters in Latham New York on June 3 2024. more less
31 May, 2024NY Army Guard Endurance Team members share award LATHAM-- The four members of the New York Army National Guard Endurance Team pose with Assistant Adjutant General Michel Natali (center) after presenting him with the trophy they won for taking first place at The National Guard Endurance Team Time Trials on March 9, 2024 in Knoxville TN. The competition took place during DekaFit Knoxville and included 170 National Guard competitors from 40 states. The New York team won first place beating the 2nd place team from the California National Guard by over 7 minutes. more less
31 May, 2024Airman retires after 27 years of service STEWART AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE-- New York Air National Guard Senior Master Sgt. Keri Burke displays a retirement gift during her retirement ceremony on May 4, 2024 at Stewart Air National Guard Base in Newburgh. Burke has served in the New York Air National Guard since 1997. more less
30 May, 202442nd Division Remember over Memorial Day GARDEN CITY--Sgt. 1st Class Nicasio Velazquez, left, Retired Brig. Gen. Pat Alesia, president of the 42nd Infantry Division Association,69th Infantry Regimental Historian Bert Cunningham, and Sgt. 1st Class Colin Stewart of the 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry, salute after placing a memorial wreath at the Rainbow Division Memorial in Garden City, Long Island on May 25, 2024. The 42nd Infantry Division was organized at Camp Mills, which once stood where Garden City is now during 1917. A wreath is placed at the memorial during Memorial Day Weekend. more less
29 May, 2024NY Soldiers training in Morocco TAN-TAN, Morocco-- New York Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Joseph Deshaw a joint fire support specialist assigned to Detachment 1 Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion 258th Field Artillery stands ready to ground guide a vehicle in a convoy headed to training during Exercise African Lion in Tan-Tan Morocco May 24 2024. African Lion 2024 marks the 20th anniversary of U.S. Africa Commands premier joint exercise led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force Africa running from April 19 to May 31 across Ghana Morocco Senegal and Tunisia with over 9100 participants from 27 nations and NATO contingents. more less
28 May, 2024106th Rescue Wing in Jones Beach Airshow JONES BEACH--New York Air National Guard Master Sgt. Michael Torre (left) and Technical Sgt. Curt Abdool (right) assigned to the 102nd Rescue Squadron at the 106th Rescue Wing looking over the HC-130J Combat King II ramp at the Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach Wantagh N.Y. May 25 2024. The HC-130J Combat King II along with two HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopters demonstrated a mid-air refueling mission profile as part of the air show. more less
23 May, 2024NY National Guard HQ marks Memorial Day LATHAM--New York Army National Guard Brig Gen. Isabel Smith the director of joint staff and Command Sgt. Major Curtis Moss stand at attention during the playing of taps after placing a wreath at the New York National Guard headquarters Memorial Day Ceremony in Latham New York on May 23 2024. more less
22 May, 2024NY Army Guard Soldiers heading for North Africa SYRACUSE HANCOCK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT-- New York Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 108th Infantry, board a Boeing 767 at the Million Air fixed base operator at Syracuse Hancock International Airport on May 21, 2024 while deploying to Morocco totake part in Exercise African Lion 2024. Soldiers from the battalion will spend two weeks in Morocco while participating in the multinational training event before returning home more less
21 May, 2024Officer Candidates Train In Albania RRETH-GRETH, ALBANIA-- New York Army National Guard Officer Candidate Opeoluwa Taylor, a member of the Officer Candidate School Class 69, conducted by the 2nd Battalion, 106th Regiment conducts water crossing familiarization training with the Albanian Armed Forces Cadets in Rreth-Greth Albania on May 16 2024. New Jersey and New York National Guard Soldiers traveled to Albania to complete Situational Tactical Exercise (STX) lanes as part of State OCS Phase 2 with cadets from the Albanian Military Academy. The New Jersey National Guard and Albanian Armed Forces have been partners for over 20 years in the U.S. Department of Defense State Partnership Program. more less
15 May, 2024New Yorkers compete in national shooting match CAMP ROBINSON ARKANSAS--New York National Guard Soldiers Sergeant 1st Class Robert Lamorte II Staff Sgt. Adam Crist Staff Sgt. Warren Solomon and Sergeant Craig Rowell participate in the 53rd annual Winston P. Wilson Championship at the Robinson Maneuver Training Center Arkansas 28 April to 3 May. The international event is designed to determine the best small arms marksmanship team and drew 48 teams from around the world including the U.S. and its territories Ireland France and England. more less
15 May, 2024NY Honor Guard recognizes100-year old WWII vet WATERFORD--New York Army National Guard Sgt. Carlos Garcia left and Spc. Samantha Bruce perform military funeral honors at the burial of Wilfred Spike Mailloux a 100-year old New York National Guard veteran of the World War II Battle of Saipan at St. Michaels Cemetery in Waterford New York on May 7 2024. Mailloux survived the wars largest Japanese banzai attack which killed 502 Soldiers in the New York National Guards 105th Infantry Regiment on July 7 1944. more less
17 May, 2024New York Soldier wins Regional Best Warrior event CAMP SMITH--New York Army National Guard Sgt. Peter Fillion an infantryman assigned to Charlie Troop, 2nd Squadron 101st Cavalry Regiment lobs a simulation grenade during the 2024 Region I Best Warrior Competition on Camp Smith New York May 14 2024. Fillion won the junior enlisted Soldier category of the competition and will go on to compete at the Army National Guard's national competition in Vermont in August. Soldiers threw grenades in six separate scenarios during the grenade event one of many taskings during the four-day competition. more less
14 May, 2024Coffee donated to military chaplains STATEN ISLAND--New York Guard Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Sean Gardner left presents a certificate of appreciation to Alex a driver for XPO Logistics who dropped off a 12-pallet shipment of donated coffee from Holy Joes Caf Inc. at the Manor Road Armory on Staten Island on May 7 2024. Holy Joes is a Connecticut-based non-profit which has donated coffee to military chaplains and troops since 2006. The New York Military Forces chaplains will use provide coffee to Soldiers on state active duty missions deployments and at Yellow Ribbon and other family and unit events according to Chaplain. (Lt. Col.) Timothy Miller the 42nd Infantry Division Chaplain. more less
15 May, 2024Regional Best Warrior Underway at Camp Smith CMAP SMITH--New York Army National Guard Sgt. 1st Class Travis Wood, assigned to C Troop, 2nd Squadron 101st Cavalry, fires an M-17 pistol during qualifications,on the second day of the 2024 Region One Best Warrior Competition at Camp Smith, New York, on May 14, 2024. The four-day competition, hosted by the New York Army National Guard, requires Soldiers to travel throughout New York State to compete in a series of physically and mentally demanding challenges. The National Guard's Region One consist of New York, New Jersey and the New England States. The winner of this competition competes nationally in Vermont in August. more less
13 May, 2024NY Army Guard Aviator briefing in Barbados BARBADOS-- New York Army National Guard Chief Warrant Officer 4 Matthias Quackenbush, a standardization instructor pilot assigned to the 3rd Battalion,142nd Aviation Regiment Ne provides a safety brief to Soldiers Marines and service members and police officers from Barbados Netherlands Guyana Mexico Dominican Republic St. Lucia and the Grenadines Antigua and Barbuda and St. Kitts and Nevis prior to Fast Rope Insertion and Extraction System training during Exercise TRADEWINDS 24 in Barbados on May 8 2024. Tradewinds is a U.S. Southern Command-sponsored regionally oriented annual exercise and is part of the Joint Chiefs of Staffs Large Scale Global Exercise 24 a series of all-domain military exercises executed alongside Allies and partners around the globe. The New York Army National Guard deployed 45 Soldiers and four UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters to participate in the exercise. more less
10 May, 2024World War II Guard veteran honored WATERFORD--Soldiers assigned to the New York Army National Guards Honor Guard conduct graveside military honors at the funeral of Cpl. Wilfred Spike Mailloux, a 100-year old veteran of the New York National Guards 27th Infantry Division who fought on the Island of Saipan during World War II, at St. Michaels Cemetery in Waterford, New York on May 7, 2024. Mailloux, a member of B Company, 105th Infantry Regiment, was wounded during a massive Japanese Army banzai attack against the regiment on July 17, 1944. Mailloux, who enlisted in the National Guard to earn $5 per drill, was the last surviving member of the Cohoes-based company. more less
08 May, 2024NY Army Guard Soldiers train in Tunisia BEN GHILOUF, TUNISIA--New York Army National Guard Sgt. Philip Kim (left) and Spc. Mauricio Hernandez (right), both with the 258th Field Artillery Battalion, coordinate where they anticipate mortar rounds will land in Ben Ghilouf Tunisia on May 3 2024 during exercise African Lion 2024. The New York National Guard deployed 120 Soldiers to take part in the Tunisian portion of the multinational exercise. African Lion 2024 marks the 20th anniversary of U.S. Africa Commands premier joint exercise led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force Africa (SETAF-AF) running from April 19 to May 31 across Ghana Morocco Senegal and Tunisia with over 8100 participants from 27 nations and NATO contingents. more less
08 May, 2024New Yorkers represent Army Guard EOD at contest FORT LIBERTY, North Carolina--New York National Guard Sgt. 1st Class John Iseman (left) and Sgt. Jesus Calixto (right) Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians assigned to the 1108th Ordnance Company (EOD) discuss their strategy during the 2024 All-Army EOD Team of the Year competition in Fort Liberty N.C. on April 23, 2024. Iseman and Calixto represented the Army National Guard EOD community at the Army-wide competition. more less
07 May, 2024105th Airmen host families at LaGuardia event NEW YORK--New York Air National Guard Staff Sgt. Mary Arizaga a member of the 105th Airlift Wing welcomes a family on board one of the wings C-17 Globemaster III airlifters during Kiwana's Kids Day at Laguardia Airport in New York City on May 4 2024. The 105th Airlift Wing invited the public on board the giant plane during the event. more less
03 May, 2024NY Army Guard team at marksmanship competition CAMP ROBINSON, ARKANSAS--New York Army National Guard Soldiers competing in the Army Guards annual Winston P. Wilson Marksmanship Competition at Camp Joseph T. Robinson, in North Little Rock, Arkansas take a break between engagements on April 30, 2024. Pictured are, from left: Staff Sgt. Adam Crist, Staff Sgt. Warren Solomon, the teach coach, Sgt. 1st Class Robert Lamorte II, and Sgt. Craig Rowell. The New Yorkers are competing against National Guard teams from across the country, and from active duty and other nations as well. more less
02 May, 2024Pres. Biden passes through Hancock Field HANCOCK FIELD AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE-- President Joseph Biden descends the steps of Air Force One after arriving at Hancock Field Air National Guard Base in Syracuse NY Apr. 25. During Bidens visit to Syracuse he spoke at a press conference at the Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science & Technology where he championed a historic deal with Micron Technology which promises to bring 50000 new jobs to the region. more less
01 May, 2024Fallen Pilots Honored by Aviation Brigade ALBANY-- New York National Guard Soldiers assigned to the 42nd Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade, along with the family and friends of Chief Warrant Officers 2 John Grassia III and Casey Frankoski, fill the Empire State Convention Center in Albany during a unit memorial ceremony honoring the two pilots held on April 21, 2024. Grassia and Frankoski were killed when their UH-72 Lakota helicopter crashed during a March 8 mission along the Texas border. A Border Patrol officer on board the helicopter was also killed. more less
29 Apr, 2024NY Army Guard aviators heading for the Carribean LATHAM-- Soldiers assigned to Alpha Company, 3rd Battalion, 142nd Aviation, load a UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter on board an Air Force C-17 transport at Albany International Airport in Latham, New York on Sunday, April 28, 2024. The Battalion deployed four UH-60s-- two from Latham and two from B Company at Ronkokoma-- and 45 Soldiers to Barbados to participate in Operation Tradewings, a Southern Command exercise. more less
26 Apr, 2024Best Warrior Winners Named CAMP SMITH TRAINING SITE--The winners of the 2024 New York Army National Guard Best Warrior Competition stand at attention after receiving the Army Commendation Medal in recognition of their accomplishment at Camp Smith Training Site in Cortlandt Manor New York on April 19 2024. They are from left Sgt. 1st Class Travis Wood the winner in the NCO category and Sgt. Peter Fillion the winner in the junior enlisted category. more less
25 Apr, 2024NY Guard marks Denim Day LATHAM-Personnel assigned to New York National Guard headquarters in Latham, New York, gather on the main staircase to mark Denim Day on April 24, 2024. Wearing jeans on Denim Day has become a symbol of protest against erroneous and destructive attitudes about sexual assault. The event was sponsored by the state Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office. Similar events were held across the state at New York National Guard facilities more less
24 Apr, 2024Senator visits 109th Airlift Wing Airmen STRATTON AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, SCOTIA--New York Senator Charles Schumer, left, accompanied by Col. Robert Donaldson, the commander of the 109th Airlift Wing, exits and LC-130 "Skibird" during a visit to Stratton Air National Guard Base on Monday, April 22, 2024. Schumer, the Senate Majority Leader, visited with wing Airmen and leaders and also called on the Air Force to fund the purchase of new aircraft for the wing, during his visit. more less
23 Apr, 2024109th Airlift Wing training in Alaska JOINT BASE ELMENDORF- RICHARDSON, ALASKA--New York Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Nickolas Cross, a crew chief with the 109th Airlift Wing, marshals in a C-130 Hercules aircraft at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, March 7, 2024. The aircraft was returning from a mission in support of Arctic Edge 24, a U.S. Northern Command-led homeland defense exercise demonstrating the U.S. military's capabilities in extreme cold weather. more less
19 Apr, 2024Best Warrior underway at Camp Smith CAMP SMITH --New York National Guard soldiers conduct a tactical insertion during the State Best Warrior Competition at Camp Smith Training Site, New York on April, 17 2024. The State Best Warrior Competition is an annual event in which junior enlisted Soldiers and non-commissioned officers from various units across New York compete in several events intended to test their military skills and knowledge as well as their physical fitness and endurance with the winners proceeding the Region One competition next month in New York. more less
18 Apr, 2024NY Signal Soldiers receive Combat Action Badge CENTRAL COMMAND AREA--Fourteen New York Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to C Company 101st Expeditionary Signal Battalion who received the Combat Action Badge from Lt. Col. Paul Mulligan the battalion commander during a ceremony conducted in Jordan on April 17 2024 pose for a photograph with company and battalion leaders. The 14 Soldiers were deployed at a location known as Tower 22 on 28 January 2024 when a drone strike killed three U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers and injured 47 other military personnel. The 101st Soldiers are deployed to the Middle East as part of Operation Spartan Shield. more less
17 Apr, 2024369th Soldiers sharpen their driving skills CAMP SMITH--New York Army National Guard Spc. Darwin Flores a signal operations support specialist with the 187th Signal Company 369th Special Troops Battalion ground guides Spc. Brianna Green a human resources specialist with the 369th Sustainment Brigades administration section during high mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicle training held at the motor pool on Camp Smith New York April 13 2024. more less
16 Apr, 2024Assemblywoman visits 109th Airlift Wing STRATTON AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE-- New York State Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh, who represents parts of Saratoga and Schenectady coutie, presents a legislative proclamation honoring the New York Air National Guard's 109th Airlift Wing to Col. Robert Donaldson, the wing commander, during a visit to Stratton Air National Guard base on April 12, 2024. Walsh met with wing leaders as well as Major General Ray Shields, the adjutant general of New York, and Major General Denise Donnell , the commander of the New York Air National Guard. more less
15 Apr, 2024Chief Warrant officer honored on retirement LATHAM--New York Army National Guard Chief Warrant Officer 4 Larry Langley, left, receives the Legion of Merit from Colonel Michelle Buonome during his retirement ceremony at Division of Military and Naval Affairs Headquarters in Latham on April 11, 2024. Langley has played a key role in the New York National Guard's family programs and resilience training efforts. He will continue working as a civilian employee. more less
09 Apr, 202427th Brigade marks Teal Tuesday SYRACUSE--New York Army National Guard Soldiers and civilians pose for a photo to mark Teal Tuesday at 27th Infantry Brigade Combat Team headquarters at the Thompson Road Armory in Syracuse, New York on April 9, 2024. People are asked to wear teal colored clothing on this day during April to show support for efforts to halt sexual assault and harassment. April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. more less
08 Apr, 2024Soldiers, Airmen on duty during eclipse NIAGARA FALLS --New York National Guard Soldiers and Airmen from the 2nd Squadron, 101st Cavalry Regiment and 107th Attack Wing witness the beginning stages of the total solar eclipse covering the region on April 8 2024 at Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station in Niagara Falls New York.. The Soldiers and Airmen were on duty to support local officials if required. Over 150 service members across New York State were activated to potentially support civil emergency services due to the huge increase in tourism generated by the event. more less
08 Apr, 2024Airmen go on eclipse standby mission SYRACUSE-- New York Air National Guard Col. John R. O'Connor, the commander of the 174th Attack Wing, speaks to wing members who are going on duty Monday, April 8, at Hancock Field Air National Guard Base in Syracuse, New York, to serve as a response force after the solar eclipse. The New York National Guard is positioning 150 Soldiers and Airmen, along with 36 vehicles across three locations to aid state or local authorities with any events surrounding the eclipse if asked, as well as a CH-47 Chinook helicopter and aircrew. more less
05 Apr, 2024Civil Support Team trains on museum ship ALBANY--New York Air National Guard Staff Sgt Karlie Foster assigned to the 2nd Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Team (CST) takes photos of radioactive areas during an exercise aboard the USS Slater museum ship in Albany New York on March 28 2024. The CST Soldiers and Airmen worked with the New York State Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation to identify radiological sources aboard the ship during the joint training exercise. more less
04 Apr, 2024Airmen return from deployment STEWART AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE-- New York Air National Guard Airmen assigned to the 105th Airlift Wing head towards their waiting families after returning from a three month deployment to Stewart Air National Guard Base in Newburgh, New York on February 17, 2024. The Airmen, deployed in December to different locations under the new Air Guard model for mobilization and deployment. more less
03 Apr, 2024Sexual Assault Prevention month kicks off LATHAM-- New York Army National Guard Joint Forces Headquarters Lead Sexual Assault Response Coordinator Jacqueline OKeefe and Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) Advocate Yvonne Masse stand at the display in the atrium of the Division of Military and Naval Affairs Joint Forces Headquarters as they kick off Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. April marks Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month several events will be held throughout the month to draw awareness to the importance of sexual assault prevention. more less
01 Apr, 2024Signal Soldiers compete in Kuwait CAMP BUEHRING,Kuwait-- New York Army National Guard SPC Junhee Choi, a member of the 101 Expeditionary Signal Battalion, prepares for the individual weapons qualification using the Engagement Skills Trainer 2000 during the 160th Theater Signal Brigade Best Squad competition at Camp Arifjan Kuwait. Between March 18 and 24, the competitors went through a rigorous gauntlet of tasks and events including the Army combat fitness test individual weapons qualification timed 12-mile ruck march land navigation and a review board to determine the best squad in the brigade. The 101st mission is to provide tactical communications throughout the United States Central Command Area of Operations. The unit is currently spread out across nine countries within the middle east. more less
29 Mar, 2024105th Airlift Wing in Singapore Airshow SINGAPORE -- New York Air National Guardsmen assigned to the 105th Airlift Wing stand in front of the C-17 Globemaster III for group photo in front of the aircraft they flew to the Singapore Airshow 2024 at the Changi Airbase East Republic of Singapore on Feb. 20, 2024. Participating in the airshow gives the United States the opportunity to build on its already strong ties with Singapore demonstrate flexible aircraft capability enable engagement with foreign partners and expand power projection capabilities. more less
26 Mar, 2024Fallen Aviator honored at Saratoga Cemetery SARATOGA NATIONAL CEMETERY-New York Army National Guard Col. Jason Lefton, the commander of the 42nd Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade presents an American flag to the father and mother of Chief Warrant Officer 2 John M. Grassia III following military funeral services held at Gerald B. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery in Schuylerville, New York on March 26, 2024. Grassia, along with Chief Warrant Officer 2 Casey Frankoski, was killed in a March 8 helicopter crash outside Rio Grande City, Texas while patrolling the southwest border in support of the Border Patrol. more less
22 Mar, 2024Soldier laid to rest at National Cemetery SARATOGA NATIONAL CEMETERY-New York Army National Guard Col. Jason Lefton, the commander of the 42nd Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade presents an American flag to the family of Chief Warrant Officer 2 Casey Frankoski following military funeral services held at Gerald B. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery in Schuylerville, New York on March 22, 2024. Frankoski, along with Chief Warrant Officer 2 John M. Grassia III, was killed in a March 8 helicopter crash outside Rio Grande City, Texas while patrolling the southwest border in support of the Border Patrol. more less
20 Mar, 2024Soldiers honored at Texas Airfield KELLY FIELD--Soldiers from the New York Army National Guard Military Funeral Honors team load the remains of two helicopter pilots who lost their lives in a Texas helicopter crash Army National Guard Chief Warrant Officers 2 Casey Frankoski and John M. Grassia III at Kelly Field Texas March 18 2024. Their remains were transported to the Army Aviation Support Facility at Albany International Airport on board an LC-130 Hercules assigned to the New York Air National Guards 109th Airlift Wing. more less
18 Mar, 2024Fallen pilots come home LATHAM-- A casket holding the remains of New York Army National Guard Chief Warrant Officer 2 Casey Frankoski is carried off an LC-130 flown by the 109th Airlift Wing at the Army Aviation Support Facility in Latham on March 18, 2024. The aircraft carried the remains of Frankoski and Chief Warrant Officer 2 John Grassia, who were killed in a March 8 helicopter crash in Texas from San Antonio, Texas to Latham. more less
17 Mar, 2024Governor meets NY Army Guard leaders NEW YORK-- New York Governor Kathy Hochul poses for a photograph with New York Army National Guard leaders, and other military officers, prior to the start of the St. Patrick's Day Parade in New York City on March 16, 2024. The New York National Guard's 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry leads the parade and New York National Guard senior leaders join the battalion as they march. more less
15 Mar, 2024Ribbon cutting for DMNA HQ project LATHAM--New York state and Division of Military and Naval Affairs officials gather at the Division of Military and Naval Affairs headquarters in Latham, New York on Friday, March 15 to conduct a ribbon cutting ceremonyopening the new entryway to the building. Cutting the ribbon are, from left, Gary Yaple, Director of Facilities and Engineering, Assemblyman Dan Steck, Office of General Services Commissioner Jeanette Moy, Major Gen. Ray Shields, the adjutant general of New York, and State Senator Jake Ashby. The $4 million project, launched in the fall of 2022, replaced a covered walkway area between to halves of the building with a modern reception area and security desk. more less
13 Mar, 2024109th Airlift Wing operates in Arctic ARCTIC OCEAN (March 9 2024)-- A C-130 Hercules assigned to the 109th Airlift Wing part of the New York Air National Guard flies over East Coast-based Naval Special Warfare Operator (SEALs) Norwegian Naval Special Operations Commandos and the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Hampton (SSN 767) during an integration exercise designed to bolster skills in an Arctic environment March 9 2024 as part of Arctic Edge 24. AE 24 provided Special Operations Command North the opportunity to test a range of capabilities and response options to deter disrupt degrade and deny competitor activity in the Arctic in support of globally integrated layered defense and deterrence of the homeland. more less
07 Mar, 2024109th Airlift Wing participates in Arctic exercise EILSON AIR FORCE BASE, ALASKA --New York Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Eric Junquera marshals a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System off of a C-130 Hercules aircraft in support of Arctic Edge 2024 at Eielson Air Force Base Alaska Feb. 24 2024. Special Operations Command North deployed more than 600 joint and allied Special Operations Forces across the pan-Arctic region during Arctic Edge 24 to hone SOFs ability to disrupt irregular and conventional threats erode competitors confidence to hold the North American Arctic at risk more less
06 Mar, 2024NCO pins on new stripes CAMP SMITH-- Newly promoted Sgt. 1st Class Janna Enyart, a member of the 53rd Troop Command headquarters, poses for a photo with her sons following her promotion on March 3, 2024. more less
04 Mar, 2024New Commander for 109th Airlift Wing STRATTON AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE --Col. Robert Donaldson receives the 109th Airlift Wing guidon from Major Gen. Denise Donnell the New York Air National Guard commander during the wing's change of command ceremony at Stratton Air National Guard base March 2. During the ceremony, command passed from Col. Christian Sander to Donaldson. more less
28 Feb, 2024Famous Hellfighters granddaughters visit 369th HARLEM-- New York Army National Guard Lt. Col. David Myones deputy commanding officer of the 369th Sustainment Brigade discusses the story behind photos on display at the Harlem Regiment Armory New York N.Y. with the granddaughters of legendary Harlem Hellfighter James Reese Europe - Lynn Europe Cotter Theresa Europe and Patricia Europe Pearson on Feb. 24 2024. Lt. James Reese Europe led the 369th Regiment band during World War I, as well as serving in the front lines, and is credited with introducing jazz music to Europe as the band played across France. more less
27 Feb, 2024Hellfighter Soldier learns military staff skills NEW YORK--New York Army National Guard Spc. Antonio Mejia a combat medic specialist with the 369th Sustainment Brigade, nicknamed the Harlem Hellfighters, studies elements of the military decision-making process on a laptop during training conducted by Doctrinal Training Team 2-5 of the Army National Guard Mission Command Training Support Program at the Harlem Regiment Armory New York N.Y. February 24 2024. more less
22 Feb, 2024109th Airlift Wing plane flies past volcano ANTARCTICA--An LC-130 Hercules "Skibird" assigned to the New York Air National Guard's 109th Airlift Wing flies past Mount Erebus, an active volcano in Antarctica, after taking off from the ice runway serving McMurdo Station, the center of United States Antarctic Program research in December 2023. The 109th Airlift Wing flies missions to Antarctica resupplying science stations across the continent. more less
22 Feb, 2024NY Army Guard General visits far north station ALERT, Nunavut Territory--New York Army National Guard Major Gen. Michele Natali right poses for a photo with Royal Canadian Air Force Major Ryan Port the commander of Canadian Forces Station Alert during a visit to the remote Arctic outpost in November 2023. Natali the assistant adjutant general Army for the New York National Guard, served as the American liaison officer to Canadian Joint Operations Command from July to December 2023. more less
20 Feb, 2024Security Airmen participate in Red Flag exercise NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nevada- New York Air National Guard Airmen assigned to the 105th Airlift Wing's 205th Base Defense Squadron pose in front of a MRZR off road vehicle on January 26, 2024. Ten Airmen from the 205th participated in Exercise Red Flag, conducted Jan. 15-26 2024 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. The New York Airmen trained in a field environment during the exercise. more less
14 Feb, 2024Swedish defense officials visit New York NEW YORK-- Major General Ray Shields, the adjutant general of New York, right, poses for a photograph on board New York Naval Militia Patrol Boat 440, along side members of a Swedish defense delegation, on February 8, 2024, in the waters of New York Harbor. The Swedish military and civilian delegation spent three days visiting New York National Guard facilities and personnel in New York City and at Stewart Air National Guard Base in Newburgh, New York. more less
12 Feb, 2024Communications unit becomes squadron WESTHAMPTON BEACH--New York Air National Guard Col. Glyn Weir (left) commander of the 106th Mission Support Group ceremonially retires the guidon of the 106th Communication Flight as Lt. Col. Marybeth Koller (right) formerly the commander of the 106th Communications Flight and now the commander of the 106th Communications Squadron unrolls the new squadron guidon in a ceremony at F.S. Gabreski Air National Guard Base Westhampton Beach New York February 4 2024. The change aligns with the Air Combat Command directive for a unified Cyber Defense Operations (CDO) career field consolidating diverse cyber roles to streamline operations and bolster defense capabilities. more less
08 Feb, 2024Airman retires from 106th Rescue Wing WESTHAMPTON BEACH-- New York Air National Guard Chief Master Sergeant James S. Nizza, left, the 106th Rescue Wing fire Protection superintendent, retires from service during a ceremony held at F.S. Gabreski Air National Guard Base in Westhampton Beach on February 3, 2024. Chief Nizza retired after 32 years of service in the Air National Guard. more less
07 Feb, 2024 Airman named top Air Guard emergency manager NEWBURGH--New York Air National Guard Staff Sgt. Sam Doolittle emergency manager with the 105th Airlift Wing's Civil Engineer Squadron poses for a portrait in front of a HAZMAT mural at Stewart Air National Guard Base Newburgh New York Feb. 3 2024. Doolittle was selected as the Air National Guard Noncommissioned Officer Emergency Manager of the Year after competing with Airmen from across the nation. more less
05 Feb, 2024New Commander for the 42nd Infantry Division LATHAM-- Major General Joseph Biehler,left, the new commander of the 42nd Infantry Division, accepts the division's colors from Major General Ray Shields, the adjutant general of New York, during change of command ceremonies held on Saturday, February 3, at New York National Guard headquarters in Latham, New York. Biehler replaces Major General Thomas Spencer as the commander of the multi-state division which is headquartered in Troy, New York. more less
30 Jan, 2024New Finance battalion stands up WHITESTONE, QUEENS--New York Army National Guard Lt. Col. Sara Mitchell, commander of the 27th Finance Management Battalion holds the battalion's flag symbolizing her taking charge of unit during an activation ceremony for the battalion and subordinate companies. The new finance battalion will oversee the New York Army National Guard's finance elements. more less
22 Jan, 2024New food service unit stands up at Camp Smith CAMP SMITH --New York Army National Guard 1st Sgt. Anthony Mills accepts the guidion of the newly formed 1501st Quartermaster Company (Field Feeding) from Lt. Col. Michael Bedryk, commander of the 369th Special Troops Battalion during a unit activation ceremony at Camp Smith Training Site Cortlandt Manor near Peekskill N.Y. Jan. 20 2024. The newly formed company, commanded by Capt. Jowayne Meadow consolidates food service staff in the 369th Sustainment Brigade into one unit. more less
23 Jan, 2024369th Soldier is promoted HARLEM--New York Army National Guard Pfc. Shadine Gardner assigned to the 369th Sustainment Brigade salutes 1st Lt. Saul Rodriguez the headquarters company executive officer during a promotion ceremony conducted at the Harlem Regiment Armory New York N.Y. January 21 2024. Gardner was promoted from the rank of private second class to private first class. more less
16 Jan, 2024 NY Guard Chaplains gather for training SYRACUSE--New York National Guard chaplains and their enlisted religious affairs specialists pose for a photo during the states annual joint religious sustainment training held at the National Veterans Resource Center at Syracuse University on January 8, 2024. During the training the servicemembers discussed their experiences and shared best practices for conducting religious affairs programs throughout the New York Air and Army National Guards. more less
16 Jan, 2024NY Guard Airman fighting winter weather ORCHARD PARK -- New York Air National Guard Staff Sgt. Nathan Wojtkowiak, Tech Sgt. Kevin Pawlukovich and Staff Sgt. Jacob Qualiana, all members of the 107th Attack Wing, pause briefly from keeping entrances clear at a warming station established at the Erie Community South Campus in Orchard Park, New York on January 15, 2024. The New York National Guard activated 132 Soldiers and Airmen in response to a storm that hit the region over the Martin Luther King Day weekend from January 13 to 15. Guard personnel manned three warming stations established to provide stranded and homeless civilians refugee from extreme winter conditions. more less
12 Jan, 2024President honored in Buffalo BUFFALO--New York Air National Guard Lt Col Randy Allen the 107th Attack Wing Operations Support Squadron commander lays a wreath at the grave of President Millard Fillmore on January 5 2024 Forest Lawn Cemetery Buffalo NY. Wreaths are placed on former presidents resting places every year on their birthday on behalf of the White House and the President of the United States by military officers. The 107th Attack Wing has traditionally laid the wreath at the grave of Fillmore, who was president from 1850 to 1853. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by 1st Lt Jason Carr.) more less
08 Jan, 2024New Commander for 105th Airlift Wing NEWBURGH-- Col.Ryan Dannemann, center, the new commander of the New York Air National Guard's 105th Airlift Wing, stands at attention during change of command ceremonies held on Saturday, January 6, 2023 at Stewart Air National Guard Base in Newburgh. Also pictured are,left, Major General Denise Donnell, the commander of the New York Air National Guard, and Brig. General Gary Charlton, right, the outgoing commander of the 105th Airlift Wing. Charlton has been assigned as operations officer for the Air National Guard. Donnell, is also a former commander of the 105th Airlift Wing more less
04 Jan, 2024Air Guard honors former 105th AW member YONKERS--New York Air National Guard Airmen assigned to the 105th Airlift Wing Honor Guard provide funeral honors for retired Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Mario Scaduto in Yonkers New York on Dec. 16 2023 accompanied by members of the Stewart Air National Guard Base Fire Department. Scaduto had served in the 105th Civil Engineering Squadron. He was one of over 1900 veterans honored by the New York Air National Guard in 2023. more less