STAFF REPORTS
LATHAM — Major General Anthony P. German, the Adjutant General of New York, announces the recent service accomplishment of members of the New York Army National Guard in recognition of their initial commitment to serve community, state and nation.
The newest Citizen Soldiers to complete Army basic combat training and advanced individual training were welcomed to their units during a New York Army National Guard battle handoff ceremony March 11, 2018.
The ceremony marks their completion of the National Guard Recruit Sustainment Program, a preparatory training program that provides new recruits with training, lessons and skills to excel at their initial military training.
The New York Army National Guard welcomed 65 new Soldiers to their units during November and December ceremonies around the state.
- Pvt. Samuel Barillari from Williamsville, was formally welcomed into the 105th Military Police Company during a transition ceremony at the Masten Avenue Armory in Buffalo.
- Pvt. Alexandra Gabay from Rochester, was formally welcomed into the 10th Mountain Division Mobile Command Post (Operational Detachment) during a transition ceremony at the Patriot Way Armory in Rochester.
- Pvt. Nasjah Green from Buffalo, was formally welcomed into the Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 2nd Squadron, 101st Cavalry (Reconnaissance, Surveillance and Target Acquisition) during a transition ceremony at the Masten Avenue Armory in Buffalo.
- Pfc. Alexander Morales from Spencerport, was formally welcomed into the 10th Mountain Division Mobile Command Post (Operational Detachment) during a transition ceremony at the Patriot Way Armory in Rochester.
- Pvt. Kyle Roy from Alden, was formally welcomed into the 105th Military Police Company during a transition ceremony at the Masten Avenue Armory in Buffalo.
- Pvt. Charlie Simons from Jamestown, was formally welcomed into the 105th Military Police Company during a transition ceremony at the Masten Avenue Armory in Buffalo.
The ceremony marks their completion of the National Guard Recruit Sustainment Program, a preparatory training program that provides new recruits with training, lessons and skills to excel at their initial military training.
The Soldiers will now embark on their traditional National Guard service to state and nation as part-time Citizen Soldiers.
“The handoff ceremony marks the introduction of our new Soldiers to their unit and receiving new shoulder insignia, highlighting the start of their military service here in New York to serve state and nation,” German said. “I congratulate these Soldiers for their initial accomplishments in training as their first milestone of a career as a Citizen Soldier.”
“Every Soldier or Airman in every unit across our state plays an important role in defending our homeland and serving our nation. We welcome these newest Citizen Soldiers as part of our New York National Guard family.”
For more information about the New York Army National Guard, visit www.dmna.ny.gov or www.1800goguard.com.
The New York National Guard (New York State Division of Military and Naval Affairs) is the state’s executive agency responsible to the Governor for managing New York’s Military Forces, which consists of nearly 20,000 members of the New York Army National Guard, the New York Air National Guard, the New York Naval Militia and the New York Guard.
