06 Apr, 2026Soldiers train for Homeland Response missions
NIAGARA FALLS -- New York Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment of the 153rd Troop Command Brigade analyze and track operational data during a Homeland Response Force command post exercise in Niagara Falls New York Feb. 28 2026. The exercise supported the HRF mission to provide rapid response capabilities during chemical biological radiological and nuclear incidents. more 
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03 Apr, 2026MP Soldier is NY enlisted Best Warrior
CAMP SMITH--New York Army National Guard Spc. Trevor Lock a Soldier assigned to the 105th Military Police Company participates in a situational training exercise during the New York Army National Guard Best Warrior Competition on March 23 2026 at Camp Smith Training Site in Cortlandt Manor N.Y. Lock won the enlisted Soldier competition and will go on to compete in the northeast region competition at Camp Fogerty, Rhode Island in June. more less
02 Apr, 2026NCO Best Warrior winner draws a bead
CAMP SMITH-- New York Army National Guard Sgt. Derek Tucker a military police Soldier assigned to the 105th Military Police Company aims at a target on the M4 carbine rifle qualification range during the New York National Guard Best Warrior competition 2026 at West Point N.Y. Mar. 24 2026. Tucker finished first in the non-commissioned officer category and will go on to compete in the northeast region competition at Camp Fogerty, Rhode Island in June. more less
01 Apr, 2026Soldier competes in Best Warrior competition
CAMP SMITH TRAINING SITE New York Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Justin Jablanski a construction engineer supervisor and combat engineer with Alpha Company 152nd Brigade Engineer Battalion 27th Infantry Brigade Combat Team participates in a situational training exercise during the New York Army National Guard Best Warrior Competition 2026 at Camp Smith Training Site in Cortlandt Manor N.Y. on Mar. 23 2026. Jablanski was the runner-up in the Non-Commissioned Officer competition. more less
27 Mar, 2026Staten Island Soldiers honored for excellence
STATEN ISLAND--New York Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to Combined Support Maintenance Shop B on Staten Island poses with the State Maintenance Management Office trophy for Best Annual Performing Shop on March 18, 2026.
The Soldiers were recognized for their efforts in maintaining high performance standards in critical areas of administrative processes, maintenance management, supply discipline, physical security, and safety compliance. The Soldiers did all this while Soldiers assigned to the shop were supporting the NYS Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS), and the deployment of the 42nd Infantry Division .
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29 Mar, 2026Major Sorffly Davius honored in Brooklyn
BROOKLYN-- New York Governor Kathy Hochul speaks during funeral services for New York Army National Guard Major Sorffly Davius on March 27, 2026 at the Christian Cultural Center in Brooklyn. Davius, a member of the 42nd Infantry Division headquarters died while on duty in Camp Buehring, Kuwait as the result of a medical emergency. Davius had deployed to the region with the 42nd Infantry Division in support of Operation Spartan Shield. Along with the governor, New York City Mayor Zorhan Mandani, and New York City Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch attended the funeral, along with Major General Raymond Shield, the adjutant general of New York. more less
27 Mar, 2026Soldier remembered during memorial service
BUFFALO--New York Army National Guard recruiters render honors during a memorial service for New York Army National Guard Spc. Eh Kaw Ku held on March 19 at the Masten Avenue Armory in Buffalo. Ku enlisted July 2024 and was attending Advanced Individual Training at Fort Gordon Georgia where he was preparing to serve as a signal operations support specialist when he became ill. He died on February 19 2026 at the age of 18 at Wellstar Hospital in Augusta Georgia following a sudden illness. more less
26 Mar, 2026Field Feeding Company in action
FORT INDIANTOWN GAP-- New York Army National Guard Pvt. Christopher Fernandez a culinary specialist assigned to the 1501st Quartermaster Company (Field Feeding) serves food prepared in an Army kitchen during Phase Two of the Phillip A. Connelly Food Service Competition at Fort Indiantown Gap Pa. March 14-15 2026. The 1501st was evaluated on-site during Phase Two by Chief Warrant Officer 4 Tollie Yoder and Sgt. Maj. Willie Baker culinary service advisors with the Army National Guard. more less
24 Mar, 2026Officer who died in Kuwait comes home
BROOKLYN--Members of the New York National Guards Joint Task Force Empire Shield salute as New York Police Department members carry the remains of New York Army National Guard Major Sorffly Davius into the Guarino Funeral Home in Brooklyn New York on March 24 2026. Davius a member of the New York Police Department who also served in the New York National Guards New York City security force died in a non-combat incident while serving with the 42nd Infantry Division in Kuwait on March 6 2026. His remains were transferred from Dover Air Force Base to Brooklyn for March 27 2026 funeral services. more less
22 Mar, 2026New Commander for 42nd DIVARTY
NEW YORK--New York Army National Guard Col. Jeffrey Roth the commander of the 42nd Division Artillery receives the units colors from Maj. Gen. Ray Shields the adjutant general of New York during change of command ceremonies conducted at the Jamaica Armory in New York N.Y. Mar. 22 2026. This ceremony marked the changing of command from Col. Marc Lindemann to Roth presided over by Gen. Shields. Lindemann also retired from military service at the close of the ceremony. more less
19 Mar, 202669th leads the way on St. Patrick's Day
NEW YORK-- New Soldiers assigned to the 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry Regiment also known as the "Fighting 69th" lead the St. Patrick's Day Parade in New York City on March 17 2026. The 69th began the celebration at St. Patrick's Cathedral with a ceremonial mass and marched uptown on Fifth Avenue from 44th to 79th Street. The Regiment was joined during the march by New York National Guard leaders from across New York State and the 42nd Infantry Division Band. more less
18 Mar, 202669th Infantry on TV prior to St. Patrick's march
NEW YORK-Fox and Friends host Steve Doocy speaks the Lt. Col. Andrew Prior, the commander of the 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry Regiment outside St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York City on March 17, 2026 prior to the start of the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade. Doocy interviewed Prior and two of the battalion's Soldiers prior to the start of the parade, which the battalion was leading for the 175 time. more less
16 Mar, 2026109th Airlift Wing wraps 38th Antarctic season
ANTARCTICA -- New York Air National Guard Airman 1st Class Chase Santoro a loadmaster assigned to the 109th Airlift Wing directs cargo being loaded onto an LC-130 Hercules aircraft at Williams Field Antarctica Dec. 22 2025. The ski-equipped cargo aircraft supports Operation Deep Freeze the Department of Wars annual mission to provide logistical support to the National Science Foundation in Antarctica. The wing wrapped up their annual support to the science mission on March 11. more less
13 Mar, 2026Governor visits Joint Task Force Empire Shield
NEW YORK, New York-- Governor Kathy Hochul greets members of Joint Task Force Empire Shield during a visit to the Moynihan Train Hall on Thursday, March 12, 2026. The governor visit task force members, as well as members of the New York State Police and New York Police Department to highlight security efforts in New York City during the conflict with Iran. more less
09 Mar, 2026105th MP NCO named Best Warrior
CAMP SITH TRAINING SITE-- New York Army National Guard Sgt. Derek Tucker a military police officer with the 105th Military Police Company takes aim at the target during the 53rd Troop Commands Best Warrior Competition 2026 at Camp Smith Training Site Cortlandt Manor N.Y. on Feb. 26 2026. Tucker was named top NCO in the competition, while Spc. Trevor Lock, who is also an MP in the 105th took honors for junior enlisted Soldier. more less
06 Mar, 2026NY Air Guard operating in Antarctica
MCMURDO BAY, ANTARCTICA An LC-130H Hercules assigned to the New York Air National Guard's 109th Airlift Wing flies over the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star near McMurdo Station Antarctica on Feb. 3 2026. Joint Task Force Support Forces Antarctica supports Operation Deep Freeze the U.S. military logistical aid to the U.S. Antarctic Program. The 109th Airlift Wing flies the largest aircraft in the world able to land on snow or ice with skies. more less
04 Mar, 2026NY Airmen prep MQ-9 for flight
GULFPORT, Mississippi-- New York Air Guard Airman assigned to the 174th Attack Wing conduct pre-flight operations on an MQ-9 Reaper aircraft during exercise Sentry South 26-2 in Gulfport Mississippi March 3 2026. Sentry South 26-2 is a large force employment exercise focused on major combat operations and joint maritime opportunities in a contested or degraded operational environment. Sentry South 26-2 applies joint and combined warfighting doctrine against realistic and robust enemy integrated threat systems all while under safe and controlled conditions. more less
04 Mar, 2026Maintainers prepping C-17 for worldwide missions
STEWART AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Newburgh--Two Airmen assigned to the 105th Maintenance Group begin work on a C-17 Globemaster III on the flightline at Stewart Air National Guard Base New York on Feb. 24 2026. The 105th Maintenance group conducts maintenance on 105th Airlift Wing aircraft assigned to support worldwide Air Mobility Command and Air National Guard taskings. more less
03 Mar, 2026NY Airmen in Mississippi exercise
GULFPORT, MISSISSIPPI--New York Air National Guard Airmen assigned to the 174th Attack Wing pose for a photo with the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron Thunderbirds crew chiefs during exercise Sentry South 26-2 Gulfport Mississippi Feb. 22 2026. Sentry South 26-2 is a large force employment exercise focused on major combat operations and joint maritime opportunities in a contested or degraded operational environment. Sentry South 26-2 applies joint and combined warfighting doctrine against realistic and robust enemy integrated threat systems all while under safe and controlled conditions. more less
26 Feb, 2026NY Army Guard officer holds key NATO role
BERGEN, Germany-- Major General Sean Flynn originally a New York National Guard officer from Delmar New York greets a Czech Army Joint Terminal Attach Controller (JTAC) at the Bergen Training Area in Bergen Germany on February 18 2026 while visiting NATO Exercise Steadfast Dart 26. The exercise was the first full scale deployment of NATOs Allied Reaction Force. Flynn a veteran of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and the New York National Guards response to the Sept. 11 2001 currently serves as Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations at Allied Joint Force Command Brunssum. more less
26 Feb, 2026Soldiers on duty for snow storm
QUEENS, NEW YORK --New York Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Musa Camara and Staff Sgt. Lamine Traore, members of Joint Task Force Empire Shield, remove snow from their mission vehicles in Queens, New York on February 23, 2026. Joint Task Force Empire Shield personnel were activated during the snowstorm that hit the city on February 21, to respond to New York State requests for assistance on February 22, 2026. more less
23 Feb, 2026Soldiers receive French medal for 2023 action
ROCHESTER --Five of six New York Army National Guard Soldiers who received French medal in recognition of the aid they offered to French special operations forces in Augist 2023 stand in formation during an award ceremony in Rochester New York Feb. 22 2026. The Soldiers were awarded the French National Defense Gold Medal with Bronze Star by Maj. Gen. Michel Natali the assistant adjutant general for Army. Pictured are from left Staff Sgt. Jedediah Estrada Staff Sgt. Samuel Sacco Chief Warrant Officer 2 Jared Twigg Retired Chief Warrant Officer 3 Aaron Taylor and Chief Warrant Officer 4 Christopher Scott. Not pictured is Sgt. Zachary Albright who was attending a school. more less
23 Feb, 2026NY Airmen train in Mississippi
GULFPORT, Mississippi-- New York Air National Guard Master Sgt. Joshua Vanwinkle left and Tech. Sgt. Rachel Hamon weapons specialists assigned to the New York Air Guard's 174th Attack Wing load a GBU-38 precision-guided bomb to a MQ-9 Reaper aircraft during exercise Sentry South 26-2 Gulfport Mississippi Feb. 22 2026. Sentry South 26-2 is a large force employment exercise focused on major combat operations and joint maritime opportunities in a contested or degraded operational environment. Sentry South 26-2 applies joint and combined warfighting doctrine against realistic and robust enemy integrated threat systems all while under safe and controlled conditions. more less
18 Feb, 2026Guardsmen mark Ash Wednesday
CAMP SMITH-- New York Air National Guard Chaplain (Cpt.) Tommy Garcia, a member of the 105th Airlift Wing, places the traditional ashes on the forehead of Army National Guard Spec. Vera Zhiminaycela to mark Ash Wednesday on February 18. Catholics traditionally have ashes placed on their forehead to mark the start of the Lenten season and symbolize the need for spiritual renewal. Zhiminaycela, a member of C. Company, 119th Division Sustainment Support Battalion, is working in the command cell for the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision support mission.
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10 Feb, 2026New commander for field feeding company
CAMP SMITH--New York Army National Guard-- Capt. David Martin incoming commander of the 1501st Quartermaster Company (Field Feeding) New York Army National Guard receives the guidon from Lt. Col. David Myones the 369th Division Special Troops Battalion commander during a ceremony at Camp Smith Training Site near Peekskill N.Y. Feb. 7 2026. Myones was the presiding officer during the ceremony in which Capt. Jowayne Meadows relinquished command of the 1501st to Martin. more less
10 Feb, 2026Military Museum director retires
SARATOGA SPRINGS--Major General Ray Shields, the adjutant general of New York, presents the New York State Conspicuous Service Medal to Courtney Burns the director of the New York State Military Museum, during a ceremony to mark Burns retirement after 22 years of Service to the Division of Military and Naval Affairs at the museum in Saratoga Springs, New York on Feb. 9, 2026. Burns has served as director of the museum for the last 10 years. more less
09 Feb, 2026NY Air Guard Warrant Officer starts work
STEWART AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE-- New York Air National Guard Warrant Officer Johnny Cruz the 213th Engineering Installation Squadron's assistant director of operations poses for a photo next to a communications tower at Stewart Air National Guard Base New York Feb. 6 2026. Cruz is the first warrant officer at the 105th Airlift Wing and in the New York Air National Guard since the ranks return to the force in 2024. more less
05 Feb, 2026New Command Chief for the 109th Airlift Wing
STRATTON AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, SCOTIA--New York Air National Guard Command Chief Master Sgt. Vincent Fasano, right, symbolically assumes responsibility as the senior enlisted leader for the 109th Airlift Wing by accepting a guidon from Col. Steve Slosek 109th Airlift Wing commander during an assumption of responsibility ceremony at the 109th Airlift Wing Jan. 31 2026. more less
02 Feb, 2026New enlisted leader for 369th headquarters company
HARLEM-- New York Army National Guard 1st Sgt. Andrew Guckian the senior enlisted leader of t Headquarters and Headquarters Company of the 369th Division Sustainment Brigade holds the units colors during a ceremony conducted at the Harlem Regiment Armory New York N.Y. Jan. 24 2026. The presiding officer for the ceremony in which 1st Sgt. Sonia Allen conveyed responsibility was Capt. Vincent Martin company commander. more less
30 Jan, 2026Clearing the way at Stewart
STEWART AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE -- The 105th Airlift Wing's Civil Engineer Squadron and Logistic Readiness Squadron teamed up to keep the ramps and runways clear and ready for operations when the big snow storm hit on January 25 and 26. Members from the squadron stayed through the night of the storm for snow removal operations and continued working into the week past the storm as well. They cleared roads, sidewalks, parking lots and the flight line. more less
28 Jan, 2026Fire department honors Air Guardsmen
FRANCIS S. GABRESKI AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE--Southampton Fire Department First Assistant Chief Ricky Fowler (right) and Capt. Jason Poremba (Left) present representatives of the New York Air Guards 106th Rescue Wing and Army Guards 3rd Battalion 142nd Assault Helicopter Battalion with a framed photograph at Francis S. Gabreski Air National Guard Base in Westhampton Beach N.Y. January 9 2026. The image presented as a token of appreciation for the Guards critical support during a wildfire on March 8 2025 shows a New York Army National Guard UH-60M Black Hawk releasing water from a Bambi Bucket directly over a Southampton brush truck on the front lines. more less
21 Jan, 2026DMNA recognizes Correctional Officers
LATHAM--Major General Ray Shields the adjutant general of New York presents the New York State Conspicuous Service medal to Department of Correctional and Community Supervision Col. Nathanial Gilles during a January 20 2025 ceremony at Division of Military and Naval Affairs headquarters in Latham New York. Gilles along with DOCCS Col. Nicholas Korines played a key role as liaison to the New York National Guard as Guard forces stood up to take on duties at 41 New York Correctional Facilities on February 18 2025. Shields praised both men for the work they did assisting New York National Guard planners and leaders in carrying out this mission that involved more the 7400 personnel at its peak. more less
20 Jan, 2026Benedict Arnold painting to be conserved
SARATOGA SPRINGS-The painting Benedict Arnold, Triumphant at Saratoga, painted by George Gray in 1937 is rolled out on tables at the New York State Military Museum in Saratoga Springs NY on Friday, January 16, 2026. The painting, which once hung in the Hendrick Hudson Hotel in Troy, New York is going to be conserved and displayed at the military museum in time for the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Saratoga in 2027. more less
20 Jan, 2026Task Force Empire Shield celebrates service
FORT HAMILTON-- New York Army and Air National Guard personnel serving on Joint Task Force Empire Shield, the New York National Guard security force in New York City, pose for a photo during a dining out held at Fort Hamilton, Brooklyn on January 15, 2026. The Commanders Cub for best company in the task force was presented to C Company during the festivities. more less
15 Jan, 2026New 1st Sgt. for recruiting company
SARATOGA SPRINGS -- 1st Sgt. Alex Williams poses for a photo with his family after taking over as the top enlisted leader for A Company of the New York Army National Guard's Recruiting and Retention Battalion during a change of responsibility ceremony held on January 9 during the annual recruiting conference at the Saratoga Hilton. Williams replaced Sgt. Major Jose Hernandez who moved into a position with the battalion. more less
12 Jan, 202653rd Troop Command gets new leader
CAMP SMITH -- New York Army National Guard Col. Jason Lefton receives colors of the 53rd Troop Command from Maj. Gen. Ray Shields the adjutant general of New York, as he assumed command of the 5,000 Soldier command, during a ceremony at Camp Smith Training Site near Peekskill N.Y. on Jan. 11 2026. Brig. Gen. Isabel Smith relinquished command to Lefton during the change of command ceremony presided over by Shields. more less
09 Jan, 2026NY Air Guard gets new commander
LATHAM--Army National Guard Major General Ray Shields, right, the adjutant general of New York, presents the guidon of the New York Air National Guard to Air National Guard Major General Gary Charlton II, during promotion and change of command ceremonies held on January 9 at New York National Guard headquarters in Latham. Charlton is now the commander of the 5,800- men and women of the New York Air National Guard, the largest Air Guard component in the nation. more less
07 Jan, 2026107th Attack Wing honors past president
BUFFALO - Lt. Col. Andrew Rodgers, the deputy commander of the 107th Attack Wing's Support Group presents the presidential wreath on behalf of President Donald J. Trump at the gravesite of President Millard Fillmore, the 13th president of the United States, on Jan 7 2026 in Buffalo New York. Its an honor to pay respect to a former president on behalf of the current one Rodgers said. Since 1967 military officers have presented wreaths from the White House at the graves of past presidents. more less
05 Jan, 2026NY National Guard saluted by NY Stock Exchange
NEW YORK-- Major General Ray Shields, the adjutant general of New York is joined by members of Joint Task Force Empire Shield as he rings the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange in New York on January 5, the first day of trading in 2026. The New York Stock exchange TV station also interviewed Shields as the exchange saluted the New York State Division of Military and Naval Affairs and the New York National Guard. more less