CONTACT: : SSG William L. Ernest (585) 905-9517,

FOR RELEASE: Monday, Jul 14, 2008

ON SITE: SSG William L. Ernest (585) 905-9517

WHO:

Allegany County-based New York Army National Guard Recruiting Staff

WHAT:

Recruiting display at the Allegany County Fair (POSSIBLE STORY OPPORTUNITY) that includes a National Guard-20x20 tent and football toss and basketball throw activities.

WHEN:

Monday, July 14, thru Saturday, July 19 (For best times for opportunity coverage and interviews call SSG. William L. Ernest)

WHERE:

Allegany Fair Grounds, Angelica, N.Y. 14709 (off route 86)

The New York Army National Guard citizen soldiers with the 222nd Military Police Company in Hornell and Detachment Company A, 647th Support Battalion in Olean make it easier for prospective applicants to learn about service opportunities and help the Guard reach out to qualified potential recruits and are once again operating recruiting displays during the Allegany County Fair. The Guard has immediate part-time openings in units throughout the region and there are many new incentives that benefit new members. The New York National Guard is integral to state and community readiness and emergency response. Community support is deemed essential to improving troop levels to help ensure New York is ready for future challenges. “New York’s Citizen Soldiers from across our state have provided tremendous and historic service both before 9-11, 2001 and ever since,” said Maj. Gen. Joseph J. Taluto, Adjutant General of New York. “Because of our experience and fortitude, New York has the finest National Guard in the nation. New volunteers are now needed to join the ranks of our veteran force so that, together, they can continue to protect our state and communities.”