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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.
Jul 16, 2024
FREEHOLD, NEW JERSEY-- New York Army National Guard Sgt. William Liu, right,a member of the 24th Weapons of Mass Destruction-Civil Support Team New York National Guard assists Staff Sgt. Mauricio Caceres, assigned to the survey team of the 21st Weapons of Mass Destruction-Civil Support Team of the New Jersey National Guard, into his Level A Protective Suit during an Army North-mandated training proficiency evaluation at the Monmouth County Sheriff Situational Training and Response Simulator Facility Freehold New Jersey Nov. 1 2022. The 24th CST, which is based at Fort Hamilton in New York City was assisting the 21st CST in their evaluation. CSTs identify chemical biological radiological and nuclear substances; assesses and advises civil authorities on response measures to man-made or natural disasters.
Nov 03, 2022
BROOKLYN--Brazilian Army colonels Luiz Carlos Lott Guimares (left) and Anderson Pedreira Silva listen to New York Army National Guard Major Delbert Gustave the deputy commander of the 24th Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Team( back to camera) during a visit to the teams headquarters at Fort Hamilton Brooklyn on October 18 2021. The two Brazilian officers who are experts in nuclear biological and chemical response visited the New York National Guard team as well as New York City fire and emergency officials as part of State Partnership Program training exchange. The New York National Guard has a partnership with the militaries of Brazil and South Africa.
Nov 04, 2021
NEW YORK--New York Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Jonathan Vasconez, left, a member of the 24th Civil Support Team, and Connecticut Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Christian Manson, a member of the 14th Civil Support Team, collect data samples during a test on biological and chemical dispersion in a city, at the World Trade Center Subway Station in New York City on October 19, 2021. The New York National Guard's 24th Civil Support Team, based in New York City, hosted 124 Guard Soldiers and Airmen from around the country who participated in the Department of Homeland Security study.
Oct 26, 2021
FORT HAMILTON, New York --Army Sgt. Marisa Santiago a survey team member assigned to the New York National Guards 24th Civil Support Team dons her protective suit to conduct a training exercise at Fort Hamilton Brooklyn New York on March 11 2021 to test team members capabilities. National Guard Civil Support Teams are trained to detect chemical biological radiological nuclear and high explosive materials and report on potential threats to civil authorities. The 324th Civil Support Team based at Fort Hamilton is one of two in the New York National Guard and focuses on the New York City metropolitan area.
Mar 24, 2021
NEW YORK- New York Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. John Rodan, assigned to the 24th Civil Support Team, scans for radiological sources during a radiological material detection and identification training event at Icahn Stadium on Randalls Island N.Y. Aug. 20 2020. The 24th CST is based at Fort Hamilton and aids civilian authorities when responding to chemical biological and weapons of mass destruction events in New York City.
Aug 24, 2020
NEW YORK-- Sgt. 1st Class Jonathan Morrison a combat medic specialist from Brooklyn N.Y. assigned to 24 Civil Support Team Weapons of Mass Destruction 53rd Troop Command New York Army National Guard processes a COVID-19 test at a rapid mobile testing site located at the Jacob Javits Center field hospital in New York N.Y. April 27 2020. New York National Guard members continue to manage the Javits site as the unified command post for the multi-agency response. As of April 27 1093 patients have been treated at the Javits New York Medical Station.
Apr 29, 2020
BROOKLYN--Soldiers assigned to the New York National Guard's 24th Civil Support Team based at Ft. Hamilton search a warehouse for potential simulated weapons of mass destruction during an exercise in Brooklyn N.Y. Oct. 22 2019. The 22 person team made up of Airmen and Soldiers of the NYNG respond to incidents of chemical biological radiological nuclear and explosive and every 18 months have to go through an evaluation where the unit is certified in their mission.
Oct 25, 2019
NEW YORK-- Members of the New York National Guards 24th Civil Support Team train at the Fire Department of New York Randalls Island training facility to hone their skills. Team members work in a subway car simulator filled with smoke. The Fort Hamilton-based team is trained to detect chemical biological and radiological agents and report their presence to law enforcement fire departments and other first responders
May 28, 2015
EAST FARMINGDALE--New York Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Paul Rodriguez a member of the 24th Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Team (CST) checks a simulated terrorist during a drill at the Suffolk County Water Authoritys New Highway Pump Station on Monday Oct. 27 2014. National Guard CSTs are trained to identify the presence of chemical biological or radiological agents and provide that information to local authorities. The exercise tested response protocols to intruder events and to identify and correct any existing weaknesses in station security.(
Oct 29, 2014
BOSTON-- New York Army National Guard Sgt. Saul Rodriguez, a member of the Fort Hamilton, Brooklyn-based 24th Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Team, poses with Gen.Frank Grass, Chief of the National Guard Bureau and Major General L. Scott Rice, the Adjutant General of Massachusetts following a coin presentation ceremony in the Massachusetts State House on June 3. Rodriguez was one of five 24th CST members who were augmenting the Massachusetts National Guard's security operation during the Boston Marathon on April 15 when a bomb went off at the finish line. Rodriguez was one of 14 Soldiers presented Army Commendation Medals by Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick in a symbolic gesture of thanks to the 1,300 Guard Soldiers and Airmen who participated in the response and the manhunt that followed.
Jun 05, 2013
FORT HAMILTON, Brooklyn - The 24th Civil Support Team conducts training by identifying agents and substances, assessing current and projected consequences here. The 24th CST is based at Fort Hamilton in Brooklyn. Their mission is to support civil authorities at a domestic Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear Enhanced high-yield explosives (CBRNE) incident site with identification and assessment of hazards, advice to civil authorities and facilitating the arrival of follow-on military forces during emergencies and incidents of weapons of mass destruction terrorism, intentional and unintentional release of CBRNE materials and natural or man-made disasters in the United States the result in, or could result in, catastrophic loss of life or property.
Feb 14, 2012
FORT HAMILTON, Brooklyn -- New York Army National Guard Maj. Charles Flood of the 24th Civil Support Team discusses the Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and High Explosive (CBRNE) detection and identification capabilities of the Civil Support Team with Maj. Gen. Yair Golan, at left, commander of the Israeli Defense Forces Homefront Command. The Homefront Command has similar responsibilities to the National Guard to support local emergency responders and civil authorities in response to natural disasters or other incidents to protect the public. Golan was in New York City to meet with Emergency Operations planners and leaders to gather and share lessons and best practices between the two countries. Photo by 2nd Lt. Mark Getman.
Jul 10, 2009