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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.
Sep 25, 2024
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.
Aug 21, 2024
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.)
Aug 12, 2024
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.
Jul 26, 2024
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.
Jul 24, 2024
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.
Apr 17, 2024
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.
Feb 28, 2024
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.
Feb 27, 2024
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.
Jan 23, 2024
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.
Jan 22, 2024
NEW YORK--New York Army National Guard Brig. Gen. Jack James deputy commander of the 42nd Infantry Division, and Col. Patrick Clare, the commander of the 369th Sustainment Brigade, right, lead the 369th Sustainment Brigade, known as the Harlem Hellfighters, during the Veterans Day Parade in New York N.Y. on November 11 2023. The 369th returned to their hometown of New York City from deployment overseas and participated in the local salute to veterans led by the U.S. Army.
Nov 13, 2023
CAMP SMITH TRAINING SITE-- The official party renders a salute during the 369th Sustainment Brigade change-of-command ceremony held on October 22 2023 at Camp Smith Training Site in Cortlandt Manor New York. Pictured are from left Command Sgt. Major Curtiss Moss the outgoing command sergeant major; Col. Seth Morgulas the outgoing brigade commander; Brig. Gen. Joseph Biehler the commander of the 53rd Troop Command; Col. Patrick Clare the incoming brigade commander and Command Sgt. Major Leyland Jones the incoming brigade commander sergeant major.
Oct 30, 2023
NEW YORK-- New York Governor Kathy Hochul speaks with New York National Guard leaders during a meeting at the 5th Avenue Armory in Harlem on Sept. 25, 2023 prior to a press event at which she announced that 150 more New York National Guard personnel would be added to the ongoing migrant support mission in the city. The New York National Guard currently has just over 1,900 troops on duty in New York City and at hotels in Erie and Monroe counties providing logistical and administrative support to state officials overseeing shelter operations.
Sep 26, 2023
KUWAIT-- New York Army National Guard Sgt. Justin Zammit a wheeled vehicle mechanic with the 369th Sustainment Brigade of the New York Army National Guard delivers a HMMWV or Humvee to undergo installation of communications equipment during a Communications Exercise or COMMEX at Camp Arifjan Kuwait May 16 2023.
May 30, 2023
JOINT BASER MYER-HENDERSON HALL, Virginian-- Soldiers assigned to the Army's 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) portray members of the Harlem Hellfighters of the 369th Infantry Regiment New York Army National Guard in a vignette on the 369ths World War I service as part of the Military District of Washingtons Twilight Tattoo at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Virginia. The vignette touched on the regiments service on the battlefield as well as the contributions the regimental band made to jazz music.
May 08, 2023
KUWAIT- New York Army National Guard Spc. Ozlem Sayal a paralegal specialist with the 369th Sustainment Brigade and Sgt. Joseph Billalba a network communications systems specialist with the 187th Brigade Signal Company 369th SB of the New York Army National Guard are recognized as the Hellfighter Sustainers of the Week during a ceremony conducted by Command Sgt. Maj Curtis Moss senior enlisted advisor to the commander of the brigade at Camp Arifjan Kuwait Feb. 21 2023. Spc. Sayal was chosen because she demonstrates confidence and competence far above her rank having worked on numerous investigations and projects within the legal section. Sgt. Billalba was chosen for his outstanding work with a forward logistics site he was able to thrive with despite great adversity.
Mar 03, 2023
KUWAIT--Roman Catholic Archbishop Timothy Broglio performs the sacrament of confirmation on for a worshiper during a mass in the Zone 1 chapel on Camp Arifjan Kuwait Jan. 29 2023. The New York Army National Guard's 369th Sustainment Brigade is deployed to Camp Arifjan in support of Task Force Spartan, the U.S. Army presence in the Middle East.
Feb 27, 2023
KUWAIT-- New York Army National Guard Col. Seth Morgulas commander of the 369th Sustainment Brigade and Command Sgt. Maj. Curtis Moss senior enlisted advisor to Morgulas uncase their brigades flag during a transfer of authority ceremony Nov. 3 2022 at Camp Arifjan Kuwait. The transfer of authority ceremony signifies the end of the responsibilities of Task Force Phoenix followed by the assumption of responsibility by Task Force Hellfighter.
Nov 07, 2022
CAMP SMITH--New York National Guard Staff Sgt. Kerpaline Reddick poses with her family following a farewell ceremony for the 369th Sustainment Brigade at Camp Smith Training Site New York on September 18 2022. The brigade known as the Harlemhell Fighters for the units service in World War I will be deploying to Kuwait to provide logistics support Army forces in the Middle East.
Sep 19, 2022
FORT INDIANTOWN GAP--New York Army National Guard Sgt. Safiah Azam a property book non-commissioned officer with the 369th Sustainment Brigade shoots her rifle in the prone position to qualify with her M4 rifle on the range while range safety Sgt. Hugo Cuadra watches during annual training at Fort Indiantown Gap National Guard National Training Center Jonestown PA July 9 2022.
Aug 04, 2022
FORT INDIANTOWN GAP-New York Army National Guard Spc. Alana Johnson, a healthcare specialist with the 369th Special Troops Battalion, demonstrates a tactical casual care wrapping technique on Sgt. David Segarra, a combat medic with the 369th Sustainment Brigade, during annual training at Fort Indiantown Gap National Guard National Training Center, Jonestown, PA, July 13, 2022. The 369th Special Troops Battalion staff is a small battalion staff that operates with efficiency and effectiveness as a team, controlling a variety of units based on the operational situation.
Jul 26, 2022
FORT INDIANTOWN GAP--New York Army National Guard Pfc. Banquan Gladden a materiel control accounting specialist with the 369th Sustainment Brigade fires the Browning M2 .50 caliber machine gun assisted by Sgt. Michael Black a movements non-commissioned officer that transports equipment for automated systems for the brigade, during annual training at Fort Indiantown Gap National Guard National Training Center in Jonestown,Pennsylvania during annual training on July 10 2022. The sustainment brigade provides support and services to enable operational reach ensure freedom of action and prolong endurance for Army forces.
Jul 25, 2022
NEW YORK-- New York Army National Guard Major Michael McLean, the executive officer of the 369th Special Troops Battalion, conducts a tour of the historic Harlem Armory for a delegation of South African officers on April 21, 2022. The South African officers, and representatives of their military academy, where in New York to initial a faculty exchange agreement with the United States Military Academy. The New York National Guard has had a State Partnership Program agreement with South Africa's military since 2003.
Apr 22, 2022
NEW YORK-- 1st Sgt. Kenson Charles the new first sergeant of Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 369th Sustainment Brigade his wife Mandisa Charles and his daughters Akhia Charles and Anaiah Charles stand together at the end of a change of responsibility ceremony at the 369th Regiment Armory better known as The Harlem Armory Manhattan N.Y. March 13 2021.
Mar 15, 2021
In this National Guard historic painting titled "Hell Fighters from Harlem", men of the 369th Infantry Regiment go into action in Sechault, France on Sept. 29, 1918. A third of the regiment's 3,000 men were killed or wounded in this advance. The 369th has carried the title Harlem Hellfighters since World War I but it was only officially recognized by the Army in September when the Center of Military History approved the name as the special designation for the 369th Sustainment Brigade
Feb 02, 2021
NEW ROCHELLE--Lt. Col. Hai Rekah of the Israel Defense Forces Home Front Command, with members of the New York National Guard, observes intake procedures for motorists at the drive-thru swabbing site at Glen Island Park in New Rochelle, N.Y., July 15, 2020. Rekah was in New York to meet with New York National Guard leaders to see parts of New Yorks multi agency response to COVID-19, as Israels Homefront Command responds to the pandemic.
Jul 21, 2020
NEW ROCHELLE--New York Army National Guard Spc. Gilliam-Gray Shawnese assigned to the 101st Expeditionary Signal Battalion 369th Sustainment Brigade New York Army National Guard gives instructions to people in their vehicles at the COVID-19 Mobile Testing Center in Glenn Island Park New Rochelle Apr. 8 2020. The New York National Guard continues support at seven drive-thru testing sites. Soldiers and Airmen are collecting samples and providing general-purpose support at the testing locations now exceeding 5000 tests per day in total.
Apr 10, 2020
NEW YORK- New York Army National Guard Soldiers of the 133rd Composite Supply Company, part of the 369th Sustainment Brigade demonstrate assembling a cot at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City March 26, 2020. The convention center will be an alternate care site to ease the bed shortage of New York Hospitals as part of the state response to the COVID-19 outbreak
Mar 28, 2020
New York-- Soldiers assigned to the 369th Sustainment Brigade of the New York Army National Guard march in the New York City Veterans Day Parade on Nov. 11 2019. The 369th is based at the Fifth Avenue Armory in Harlem.
Nov 12, 2019
CAMP SMITH--New York Army National Guard Col. Seth Morgulas accepts the colors of the 369th Sustainment Brigade from Brig. Gen. Michel Natali the commander of the 53rd Troop Command during a ceremony at Camp Smith Training Site in Cortlandt Manor N.Y. on Saturday August 2. The 369th Sustainment Brigade traces its history back to the 369th Infantry Brigade of World War I. The African-American unit was nicknamed the Harlem Hell Fighters and spent more time in the front lines than any other unit in the war. Morgulas a Scarsdale resident previously served as the brigades deputy commander.
Aug 05, 2019
NEW YORK-- New York Army National Guard Maj. Gen. Ray Shields the Adjutant General for New York and commander of the New York Army National Guard speaks with Soldiers of the 369th Sustainment Brigade as they mark their return to the Harlem Armory after a four-year renovation project November 10 2018. The Soldiers returned in time to participate in the NYC Veterans Day Parade on November 11 commemorating the centennial of the end of WWI.
Nov 26, 2018
NEW YORK --New York Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to components of the 369th Sustainment Brigade take part in the annual New York City Veterans Day Parade on Nov. 11 2018. Seven hundred Soldiers from the 369th Special Troops Battalion the 101st Expeditionary Signal Battalion and the 104th Military Police Battalion participated.
Nov 14, 2018
CAMP SMITH-- New York Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to the 369th Sustainment Brigade ruck march at Camp Smith part of their Fort Drum and Camp Smith N.Y. dual location annual training exercise Aug. 16 2018. One hundred and seventy-five New York Army National Guard Soldiers from 369th Sustainment Brigade took part in annual training at dual locations Fort Drum and Camp Smith N.Y. Aug. 9-18 2018.
Aug 24, 2018
CAMP SMITH--New York Army National Guard Soldier Sheneka Brockman a motor transport operator assigned to the 369th Sustainment Brigade, New York Army National Guard is promoted to the rank of Sgt. 1st Class by her husband Barrington Barrett and Col. Stephen Bousquet commander of the 369th Sustainment Brigade during a ceremony at Camp Smith N.Y. June 2 2018.
Jun 04, 2018
CAMP SMITH-- A New York Army National Guard Soldier assigned to the the 369th Sustainment Brigade negotiates the obstacle course here during the brigade level Best Warrior Competition Feb. 23-25 2018. Soldiers are tested on their physical fitness military knowledge endurance marksmanship and land navigation skills. Two competitors one junior enlisted and one noncommissioned officer will advance to the State level in April.
Mar 05, 2018
NEW YORK--Army National Guard Lieutenant General Timothy J. Kadavy Director of the Army National Guard presents Kwabena O. Mensah father of Pfc. Emmanuel Mensah with the Soldiers Medal the Armys top award for valor outside of combat during a ceremony February 16 2018 at Fordham University in the Bronx, New York City fire officials credit Mensah with saving fourlives during an apartment building fire December 28 2017 rescuing peoplethree times before he returned to the building and did not come out.
Feb 21, 2018
NEW YORK-- Soldiers of the 369th Sustainment Brigade march down Fifth Avenue in New York City during the Veterans Day Parade on Nov. 11, 2017. More than 500 of the brigade's Soldiers took part in the annual New York City Veterans Day Parade.
Nov 13, 2017
CAMP SMITH--Col. Stephen M. Bousquet, commander of the 369th Sustainment Brigade, hands the battalion colors to Maj. Todd M. Balog, incoming commander of the 369th Special Troops Battalion (STB), during a change of command ceremony at Camp Smith, NY, October 22, 2017. The passing of the colors symbolizes Maj. Balogs assuming command of the unit. The 369th STB returned this summer from a successful 9 month deployment to the Middle East.
Oct 26, 2017
CAMP SMITH-- New York Army Nastional Guard Capt. Oyeyemi Daramola accepts the colors of Headquarters Company of the 369th Sustainment Brigade during a change of command ceremony at Camp Smith NY on October 22 2017. The unit returned this summer from a successful 9 month deployment to the Middle East.
Oct 25, 2017
KUWAIT-- Col. Stephen M. Bousquet, Commander of the 369th Sustainment Brigade, and Command Sgt. Maj. Anthony Mclean, senior enlisted advisor of the 369th Sustainment Brigade, case the brigade colors during a transfer of authority ceremony at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, June 26, 2017. The 369th SB relinquished command of sustainment operations to the 371st Sustainment Brigade from the Ohio National Guard.
Jul 05, 2017
CAMP ARIFJAN, KUWAIT--Master Sgt. Edgar Ponce of the New York Army National Guard's 369th Sustainment Brigade carries the brigade colors over the finish line in the inaugural Harlem Hellfighter 5K run held at Camp Arifjan Kuwait on June 2 2017. The event was held to celebrate the 104th anniversary of the formation of the historic New York National Guard unit. The unit was given their historic nickname Hellfighters by their German opponents in WWI for their remarkable prowess on the battlefield.
Jun 12, 2017
KUWAIT--Maj. Gen. Anthony German, the Adjutant General for New York, speaks with Soldiers of the 369th Sustainment Brigade during a visit to Camp Arifjan, Kuwait on May 17, 2017. The brigade, famously known as the Harlem Hell Fighters, is deployed to Kuwait in support of Operation Spartan Shield and is set to redeploy this summer.
May 17, 2017
KUWAIT--Sgt. Shaunte Augustine a Brooklyn resident is awarded the Army Achievement Medal by Capt. Odelle Despot HHC 369 Commander during a ceremony at Camp Arifjan Kuwait April 27 2017. Augustine was recognized for her outstanding dedication to duty and innovative performance in support of Operation Spartan Shield. Augustine is deployed to Kuwait with the 369th Sustainment Brigade famously known as the Harlem Hell Fighters and is set to redeploy this summer.
May 01, 2017
CAMP ARIFJAN, KUWAIT-- Soldiers of the New York Army National Guard's 369th Sustainment Brigade play a friendly soccer game with members of the Camp Aifjan garrison on Feb. 12, 2017, prior to a barbecue recognizing the birthday's of all Soldiers who deployed to Kuwait with the unit in October 2916. The 369th Sustainment Brigade is providing logistics support to U.S. units in the Central Command area.
Feb 27, 2017
KUWAIT--Signal Soldiers of the 369th Sustainment Brigade of the New York Army National Guard practice aligning a Ground Antenna Transmit Receive (GATR) Ball at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait Jan. 10 2017. The GATR Ball is a portable satellite communications system that can be deployed to remote areas in a relatively short amount of time.
Feb 02, 2017
CAMP ARIJAN, KUWAIT--Soldiers assigned to the 369th Sustainment Brigade of the New York Army National Guard in formation after being awarded Army Achievement Medals for their performance at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait Jan. 26, 2017. More than 250 members of the 369th Sustainment Brigade and 369th Special Troops Battalion deployed to Kuwait in October 2016 to coordinate logistics across the region.
Jan 27, 2017
CAMP ARIFJAN, Kuwait-- New York Army National Guard Sgt. Damian Acevedo a mem ber of the 369th Sustainment Brigade reports to the 369th Sustainment Brigade NCO of the quarter board at Camp Arifjan Kuwait January 4 2017. Soldiers from the brigade and its subordinate battalions competed for a chance to continue on to the 1st Theater Sustainment Command NCO of the quarter board.
Jan 10, 2017
NEW YORK-- Kids of Soldiers assigned to the New York Army National Guard's 369th Sustainment Brigade check out new bicycles they got for Christmas at the Brigade's Family Readiness Group Christmas Party at the Lexington Avenue Armory on Sunday, Dec. 11. The unit is currently deployed in Kuwait. The bicycles were constructed by members of a Staten Island Boy Scout troop as part of an Eagle Scout Project
Dec 19, 2016
CAMP ARIFJAN, KUWAIT--Soldiers of the 369th Sustainment Brigade celebrate the National Guards 380th birthday with a cake cutting ceremony Dec. 13, 2016 at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait. The National Guard is the oldest component of the U.S. military and traces its roots to Dec. 13, 1636 when the first militia regiments in North America were organized in Massachusetts. The 369th SB is a New York Army National Guard unit currently deployed in Kuwait in support of logistics operations in the U.S. Central Command area of operations.
Dec 15, 2016
CAMP ARIFJAN, KUWAIT-- Soldiers of the New York Army National Guard's 369th Sustainment Brigade share a Thanksgiving meal together at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait on Nov. 26, 2011. The brigade headquarters is deployed in Kuwait to coordinate logistics support for U.S. forces in the Central Command area of responsibility.
Nov 30, 2016
CAMP ARIFJAN, KUWAIT-- Air National Guard Gen. Joseph Lengyel, the Chief of the National Guard Bureau, visits members of the New York Army National Guard's 369th Sustainment Brigade here on Nov. 25, 2016. The Soldiers of the 369th are deployed to Kuwait to coordinate support in the CENTCOM area of responsibility.
Nov 28, 2016
New York Army National Guard Col. Stephen Bousquet, commander of the 369th Sustainment Brigade, congratulates Lt. Col. Joel Buffardi following his promotion ceremony at an undisclosed location in Iraq November 9, 2016. Buffardi is currently serving as a liaison officer with the 369th Sustainment Brigade, currently deployed to Kuwait, supporting multiple operations including Operation Inherent Resolve. Photo by Sgt. Jeremy Bratt, 369th Sustainment Brigade.
Nov 25, 2016
KUWAIT--The New York State Flag is raised at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait on Oct. 31, 2-16 as the New York Army National Guard's 369th Sustainment Brigade assumed mission command of logistics operations throughout the Middle East.
Nov 04, 2016
KUWAIT-- New York Army National Guard Col. Stephen M. Bousquet Commander of the 369th Sustainment Brigade and Command Sgt. Maj. Anthony V. Mclean uncase the brigade colors transferring authority from the 17th Sustainment Brigade to the 369th Sustainment Brigade during a ceremony held at Camp Arifjan Kuwait October 26 2016.
Nov 02, 2016
STATEN ISLAND--New York National Guard Sgt. 1st Class Jaime Soto, a member of the 369th Sustainment Brigade Rear Detachment, works with a member of Boy Scout Troop 37 to assemble a bike on Oct. 30, 2016 at the Manor Road Armory. The bikes were bought after fundraising efforts by Boy Scout, James Seagriff, as part of his Eagle Scout Project. Seagriff the son of New York National Guard Major Ian Seagriff. The bikes will be givento children of Soldiers from New York's 369th Sustainment Brigade, which is currently deployed to Kuwait.
Nov 01, 2016
FORT HOOD, Texas-- A New York Army National Guard Soldier assigned to the 369th Sustainment Brigade fires his M-4 during pre-deployment training at Fort Hood, Texas. The unit deployed to Kuwait to handle support duties for U.S. and coalition forces in the region.
Oct 27, 2016
KUWAIT-- A color guard composed of Soldiers assigned to the 17th Sustainment Brigade and the New York Army National Guard's 369th Sustainment Brigade present the colors for the playing of the Kuwaiti and American national anthems during a transfer of authority ceremony October 26 2016 at Camp Arifjan Kuwait between the 17th and the 369th. As the first National Guard unit to complete this mission the 17SB transferred authority to the 369SB.
Oct 27, 2016
FORT HOOD-- Members of the New York Army National Guard's 369th Sustainment Brigade present a keepsake plaque to Brig. Gen. Michael Swezey, the commander of the 53rd Troop Command, during a visit to Fort Hood, where the brigade is training for deployment, on Oct 5, 2016. The brigade will be deploying to Kuwait to support U.S. forces there.
Oct 06, 2016
CAMP SMITH-- New York Army National Guard Pfc. Janil Gonzalez, an information technology specialist with the New York Army National Guards 369th Sustainment Brigade, poses for the camera with her daughter Janiely Mora during the commanders reception portion of the 369ths deployment ceremony at Camp Smith Training Site, September 7, 2016. More than 250 New York Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to the 369th Sustainment Brigade participated a deployment ceremony as the unit prepares to leave New York and deploy to Kuwait.
Sep 14, 2016
STEWART AIRPORT, NEWBURGH--Soldiers of the 369th Sustainment Brigade board a plane at Stewart Airport on Friday, Sept.9, 2016 on their way to Fort Hood, Texas as they prepare for a deployment to Camp Arifjan, Kuwait later this year.
Sep 13, 2016
FORT INDIANTOWN GAP-- New York Army National Guard Command Sgt. Major Anthony McLean prepares to throw a practice hand grenade during premobilization training for the 369th Sustainment Brigade conducted at Fort Indiantown Gap on August 16, 2016. The 369th will mobilize in September for deployment to Kuwait later this year.
Aug 29, 2016
FORT INDIANTOWN GAP--Maj. Gen. Anthony German the Adjutant General of New York speaks with Spc. Benjamin Capers during vehicle roll-over training at Fort Indiantown Gap Pennsylvania on August 22 2016.The exercise is a part of the 369th Sustainment Brigades pre-mobilization training to prepare for a deployment later this year.
Aug 24, 2016
FORT INDIANTOWN GAP--Soldiers of the 369th Sustainment Brigade, practice using a sked litter during a tactical combat casualty care class at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania on August 19, 2016. The course is a part of the 369th Sustainment Brigades pre-mobilization training to prepare for a deployment later this year.
Aug 23, 2016
FORT INDIANTOWN GAP,PA-- New York Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to the 369th Sustainment Brigade-- the Harlem Hell Fighters -- tackle the obstacle course at Fort Indiantown Gap, during premobilization training on August 8, 2016. 300 members of the brigade are training for a deployment to Kuwait later this year at the Pennsylvania post.
Aug 18, 2016
CAMP SMITH--New York Army National Guard Spc. Taleshat Moon from the 369th Sustainment Brigade food service section prepares food during a preliminary round of the Army-wide Philip A. Connelly cooking competition at Camp Smith Training Site, NY on March 19, 2016.
Mar 25, 2016
STEWART AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE-- Soldiers assigned to the 369th Sustainment Brigade, known as the "Harlem Hellfighters," load aboard a C-130 to depart from the 105th Airlift Wing, Stewart Air National Guard Base for a Warfighter training exercise in Fort Carson, Colorado on Wednesday, Jan. 27.
Jan 29, 2016
NEW YORK--Soldiers of the New York Army National Guard's 369th Sustainment Brigade pose with children from the Harlem Children's Zone during a toy and coat drive event at the Harlem Armory December 5 2015. The event was organized as a way for the 369th Sustainment Brigade to give back to the community in which the unit has its roots.
Dec 15, 2015
CAMP SMITH-- New York Army National Guard Capt. Odelle Despot accepts the guidon of Headquarters and Headquarters Company of the 369th Sustainment Brigade during change of command ceremonies conducted at Camp Smith Training Site on Saturday Dec. 5. He replaces Capt. Louis Delli-Pizzi as the commander of the company.
Dec 10, 2015
NEW YORK-- Soldiers of the New York Army National Guard's 369th Sustainment Brigade head down 5th Avenue during the New York City Veterans Day Parade on Wednesday, Nov. 11. More than 1,000 members of the brigade, as well as the 42nd Infantry Division Band and members of the New York Guard, the state's volunteer defense force, participated in the annual event.
Nov 12, 2015
CAMP ATTERBURY, IN--Col. David Martinez, commander of the New York Army National Guard's 369th Sustainment Brigade, participates in discussion Oct. 25 during First Army's first Total Force Sustainment Readiness Commanders Conference at Camp Atterbury, Ind. Attending the conference were commanders of Army National Guard and Army Reserve sustainment units, along with commanders of their active-duty sustainment unit training partners, and senior leaders from First Army, National Guard Bureau, Army Reserve, U.S. Forces Command and Combined Arms Support Command. Participants worked on building partnerships and discussed how to maximize opportunities to provide the readiness training reserve-component sustainment units want and need.
Oct 28, 2015
FORT DRUM --Brig. Gen. Michael C. Swezey, commander of the 53rd Troop Command visits with Soldiers of the 369th Sustainment Brigade during annual training at Fort Drum, New York on August 18 2015. The brigades annual training event a two-week period focused on battle staff training for the brigade headquarters and individual and collective skills of the brigade Soldiers.
Aug 28, 2015
FORT DRUM-- New York Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to the 369th Sustainment Brigade prepare to move out on a convoy driving course during training at Fort Drum on August 19. The brigade is conducting annual training at the post.
Aug 26, 2015
FORT DRUM--New York Army National Guard Pvt. Leloua Koffi prepares salad in the dining facility during the 369th Sustainment Brigades annual training at Fort Drum August 20 2015. The battalions annual two week training event focuses on building both the individual and collective skills of the Soldiers.
Aug 26, 2015
The New York Army National Guards historic 1930s-era Harlem Armory- the home of the famous 369th Harlem Hell Fighters is under going a two-year 42 million renovation project. When completed the Art Deco landmark will be upgraded to serve the National Guard of the 21st Century.
Feb 11, 2015
BAGRAM, Afghanistan-- New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo poses with New York Army National Guard Major Joel Buffardi ( far right) and Soldiers of the 45th Sustainment Brigade during a trip to Bagram Air Base on Sunday, Sept. 28.Buffardi a member of the 369th Sustainment Brigade from Sayville, N.Y. is currently serving as Deputy Support Operations Manager for the 45th Sustainment Brigade. Gov. Cuomo is in Afghanistan with a delegation of Governor's visiting U.S. troops and leaders there.
Sep 29, 2014
CAMP SMITH-- Col. Dave Martinez holds the colors of the 369th Sustainment Brigade during formal Change-of-Command ceremonies here on Sunday, August 3. Martinez took command of the brigade from Lt. Col. James Gonyo the Deputy Brigade Commander.
Aug 03, 2014
DOUALA, Cameroon--Congolese national police Capt. Patrick Ossate and New York Army National Guard Specialist Daren E. Mills, a member of the 369th Sustainment Brigade, process Soldiers arriving at Exercise Central Accord 14 in Douala, Cameroon, March 18. The two are part of the Joint Reception, Staging, Onward movement and Integration cell, which manages personnel arriving and departing the exercise.
Mar 19, 2014
NEW YORK-- New York Army National Guard Soldiers, from left, Private 1st Class Alex Bryers of Mastic Beach, Staff Sgt. Rosemary Taylor of Hillis and Spc. Adisha Donovan from Brooklyn all assist with the collection, sorting and distribution of donated toys and gifts at the Jacob Javits Center in Manhattan for Governor Andrew Cuomo’s “NY Gives Initiative,” providing state duties in support of the New York State Office of General Services to support the distribution of the donated items to families in need across the New York City region struck by Hurricane Sandy in 2012. The Soldiers, part of the 222nd Chemical Company, based at Fort Hamilton in Brooklyn, served for three days along with more than 50 other Soldiers to help bring holiday cheer to needy families across New York City and Westchester. Photo by 1st Lt. Mark Getman, 3rd Battalion, 142nd Aviation Regiment.
Dec 20, 2013
NEW YORK - Service members from the New York National Guard's Joint Task Force Empire Shield and the 369th Sustainment Brigade participate in Operation Empire Thanks at the Jacob Javits Center in Manhattan Nov. 26. The service members assisted in the sorting, packaging and delivering of 3,000 Thanksgiving meals across the NYC, Westchester and Long Island areas. U.S. National Guard photo by 1st Lt. Mark Getman.
Nov 27, 2013
CAMP SMITH TRAINING SITE, CORTLANDT MANOR, NY -- Olga Ramon (middle right) pins the Army Achievement Medal on her son, Sgt. Shawn Stevens (left) during a Freedom Salute Ceremony here on Nov. 17. Brig. Gen. Raymond Shields, director, joint staff, New York National Guard (far right) and Col. Reginald Sanders, commander of the 369th Sustainment Brigade (middle left) observe. The ceremony honored Stevens and 49 other New York Army National Guard Soldiers who served in Kuwait for almost a year. Stevens is from Brooklyn, N.Y.
Nov 20, 2013
VICENZA, Italy --New York Army National Guard Col. Reginald Sanders (left) the commander of the 369th Sustainment Brigade, joins Dr. Jeannot Essono Engueng (center) from the Military Forces of Central Africa, and Col. Frederick Ndjonkep, a member of the Military Operations Command of Cameroon during an exercise planning conference here in April. The 369th Sustainment Brigade has previously participated in exercises in Mali.
May 14, 2013
NEW YORK -- New York Army National Guard Maj. Gen. Patrick Murphy, The Adjutant General congratulates Spc. Maurisa Massiah prior to her mobilization ceremony for active duty supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. 27 Soldiers of the New York Army National Guard's 27th Finance Company said goodbye to friends and family at the unit mobilization ceremony at the American Legion Post 131 in Whitestone on Friday, May 10 as the Soldiers prepare to leave for a deployment overseas. The Soldiers will conduct predeployment training at Joint Base Mcguire-Dix-Lakehurst in N.J. and are expected to redeploy home in the spring of 2014. U.S. Army photo by Col. Richard Goldenberg, NY National Guard Joint Force Headquarters (Released).
May 10, 2013
DOUALA, CAMEROON-- New York Army National Guard Sgt. Adanna Bullen and SPC Estenia Jimenez both members of the 369th Sustainment Brigade process in American Soldiers who have deployed in support of Task Force Central Accord 13, a joint force mutli-national exercise in western Africa on February 23. The 369th Soldiers are running the Reception Staging and Onward Integration station for the exercise.
Feb 27, 2013
NEW YORK CITY -- Col. Reginald Sanders, commander of the 369th Sustainment Brigade addresses unit members both past and present at the brigade's annual New Years Day social, here, Jan 1.
Jan 02, 2013
CAMP SMITH--New York Army National Guard Soldiers heading to Kuwait to man a Base Defense Operations Center pose for a photo on Monday, Oct. 8, during their farewell ceremony here. The Soldiers from the 369th Sustainment Brigade, will be responsible for security at U.S. military facilities in Kuwait.
Oct 09, 2012
FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, P.A.--Brig. Gen. Harry Miller, the deputy commander of the New York Army National Guard receives a flue shot from Spec. Arthur Sievers, a medic with Headquarters Company 369th Sustainment Brigade while Sgt. Frankie Montelione watches before conducting weapons qualification at Fort Indiantown Gap on Saturday, Sept. 8. Soldiers heading to the range during the drill weekend received flu shots as part of the New York Army National Guard’s efforts to get all Soldiers immunized before flu season starts.
Sep 10, 2012
MOPTI, Mali--New York Army National Guard Command Sgt. Maj. Justin Lenz, a Bellmore, N.Y. native with the 369th Sustainment Brigade and Malian army Lt. Abdrahamane Kone, a native from Mopti, Mali acting as Security Operations for Malian Defense Force, have a discussion after the opening ceremony of Atlas Accord ’12 Feb. 9, at Mopti Airfield. Coordinating operations and exchanging ideas for Atlas Accord ’12, a U.S. Army Africa-sponsored bilateral humanitarian and partnership exercise focusing on aerial resupply to remote areas. The 369th sent 35 Soldiers to participate in the logistics exercise.
Feb 16, 2012
NEW YORK -- New York Army National Guard Spc. Raymond Guzman, human resource specialist with the 369th Sustainment Brigade poses with his family and Santa at the "Harlem Hellfighter’s" holiday party here at the 5th Avenue Armory on Dec. 11. Photo by Sgt. Michael Davis, 369th Sustainment Brigade.
Dec 16, 2011
CAMP SMITH TRAINING SITE -- A Soldier from the 369th Sustainment Brigade performs life saving measures during the medical portion of the 2011 53rd Troop Command Squad Stakes competition held at Camp Smith Training area, Cortlandt Manor, NY, September 10, 2011.
Sep 22, 2011
NEW YORK - Soldiers from the New York Army National Guard’s 369th Sustainment Brigade secure a piece of World Trade Center steel in the bed of a military vehicle here at the Port Authority warehouse in Brooklyn July 26. The Soldiers ( from left) Staff Sgt. Nicholas Pelliccio from the brigade headquarters company, Spec. Sebastian Rothwyn from the 719th Transportation Company, Staff Sgt. Anthony Marshall of the 369th Early Entry Element, Capt. J.C. Bravo of the brigade headquarters company and Spc. Diego Castro of the Early Entry Element, helped transport the WTC artifact for shipment via FedEx to Athens Ga. The artifact, a 923-pound piece of steel some six and a half feet long, is destined for display at the Oconee Veterans Park near Athens, Ga. The Georgia Army National Guard provided the U.S. Colors for the honors at the artifact pickup. Members of the Georgia Army National Guard will assist in the final movement and placement of the WTC steel. Photo by Paul Fanning, New York National Guard.
Jul 26, 2011
FORT DRUM, N.Y. - Soldiers of the New York Army National Guard’s 369th Sustainment Brigade share a prayer during a Memorial Day service at Fort Drum. Memorial Day stood poignant this year, as it fell as the 369th SB was busy supporting their brethren in the 27th Infantry Brigade Combat Team prepare for a deployment to Afghanistan. (U.S. Army Photo by Spc. J.p. Lawrence.)
May 31, 2011
FORT DRUM, N.Y. - New York Army National Guard Soldiers of the 27th Infantry Brigade Combat Team clear their weapons before entering the mess hall here May 29. To prepare for their upcoming deployment, a the New York National Guard replicated the sort of forward operating base they would likely see overseas, complete with clearing barrels at every entrance.
May 30, 2011
NEW YORK-- New York Army National Guard Col. Reginald Sanders (left)accepts the colors of the 369th Sustainment Brigade during Change of Command Ceremonies on Sunday, April 10 at the Harlem Armory. Sanders, a North Country resident who also oversees the National Guard’s Maneuver Area Training Equipment Site at Fort Drum, replaces Col. Stephanie Dawson who will now serve as deputy commander of the 53rd Troop Command
Apr 12, 2011
FORT IRWIN, Calif. …ldquo; New York Army National Guard Pfc. Quanise Miller (left), finance specialist, 14th Finance Co., and Cpl. Christmally Torres (right), a supply specialist and New York native from the 369th Sustainment Brigade, collaborate to send up a mock nine-line medical evacuation request during a land navigation training exercise here on Aug. 10. The New York City-based 369th has elements going through Annual Training at the National Training Center here.
Aug 13, 2010
FORT DIX-- The Soldiers of the 369th Sustainment Brigade's Color Guard render honors to Brig. Gen. Steven Wickstrom during a Brigade Review held during the April 10-11 training weekend here.
Apr 22, 2010
NEW YORK -- New York Army National Guard Maj. Sergio Hidalgo, a native of the Dominican Republic, received a promotion to the rank of lieutenant in the New York City Police Department (NYPD) March 26 at One Police Plaza. Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly acknowledged Hidalgo for his outstanding work with the New York City Police Department. Fellow Army Guard officers from the 369th Sustainment Brigade congratulate Maj. Hidalgo following his promotion to police lieutenant with the NYPD. From left, Majors Daniel Harris, Sergio Hidalgo, Miguel Castillo and James Gonyo from the 369th Sustainment Brigade.
Apr 02, 2010
CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo -- New York Army National Guard Capt. Elizabeth Ramsey, of New York City, leads a discussion during a mock trial held as part of the Fundamentals of Criminal Law college class she teaches at the Laura Bush Education Center. Ramsey, a logistics officer in the 369th Sustainment Brigade and a public defender in Elizabeth, N.J., has deployed to Kosovo for a year as part of Mulit-National Task Force East.
Jan 09, 2010
NEW YORK -- Army National Guard Soldiers Maj. Miguel Castillo and Master Sgt. Lois Fletcher of the 369th Sustainment Brigade participate in the New York Stock Exchange Opening Bell tribute to the U.S. military on Wednesday, Nov. 11 in Manhattan. The Soldiers joined 17 other Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard personnel for the salute to veterans prior to the city's Veteran's Day parade.
Nov 16, 2009
NEW YORK -- New York Army National Guard Col. Stephanie Dawson leads her command and staff of the 369th Sustainment Brigade, the Army's famous "Harlem Hellfighters" up 5th Avenue during the New York City Veterans' Day Parade Nov. 11. The unit led a New York Army National Guard contingent of nearly 1,500 Soldiers from all five boroughs as New York City celebrated the 90th anniversary of the parade. The daylong event also celebrated the recent commissioning of the USS New York with Naval and Marine contingents from the ship participating in the parade.
Nov 11, 2009
NEW YORK -- New York Army National Guard PFC Amanda Rosado, a member of Headquarters Company 369th Sustainment Bde., joins Army Vice Chief of Staff Peter Chiarelli in cutting the Army Birthday Cake on June 14 during a ceremony aboard the U.S.S. Intrepid Air and Space Museum, marking the 234th anniversay of the United States Army. Traditionally the youngest Soldier present joins the oldest Soldier in cutting the cake at Army Birthday events.
Jun 17, 2009
The African-American Soldiers of the 369th Infantry Regiment Harlem Hellfighters charge into the hell of the Argonne Forest in September 1917 as they advance to capture the French village of Sechault, in this painting from the U.S. Army History Series. The unit?s heroism in this battle won the men of the former New York National Guard?s 15th Infantry Regiment the unit Croix de Guerre, the highest unit award in the French Army. ?My men never retire, they go forward or they die,? said Colonel William Hayward, the regiment?s commander. The traditions of the 369th Infantry Regiment are recalled during Black History Month by the men and women of the New York Army National Guard?s 369th Sustainment Brigade.
Feb 13, 2008