New York Guardsmen to help NORAD track Santa on Christmas Eve
ROME, NEW YORK — New York Air National Guardsmen assigned to NORAD’s Eastern Air Defense Sector in Rome, New York, will be helping to track Santa as he makes his…
Wilson man named deputy commander of Niagara Falls-based 107th Attack Wing
NIAGARA FALLS AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE — New York Air National Guard Colonel Steven Hefferon, a Wilson resident, has been named deputy commander of the 107th Attack Wing, which is…
New York Army National Guard announces promotions
LATHAM — Major General Ray Shields, the adjutant general for the state of New York, announces the recent promotion of members of the New York Army National Guard in recognition…
New York National Guard marks Memorial Day
LATHAM — The New York National Guard’s headquarters staff marked Memorial Day with a short ceremony outside the Division of Military and Naval Affairs building in Latham, New York, on…
NY National Guard’s 153rd Troop Command Brigade gets new commander
STAFF REPORTS BUFFALO, — Colonel Jamey Barcomb, an Iraq War veteran and an Amherst resident, will take command of the New York Army National Guard’s 153rd Troop Command Brigade on…
NY Army National Guard Recruiters Open for Business at the Erie County Fair
STAFF REPORTS HAMBURG — New York Army National Guard recruiters are at the Erie County Fair in Hamburg this week to talk to fair goers about the missions of the…
Rep. Collins recognizes Nunda man as ‘Veteran of the Month’
PRESS RELEASE CLARENCE — Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) today recognized former Staff Sergeant Harold Brunswick “Bud” Long of Nunda, NY as his office’s July ‘Veteran of the Month.’ “It was…
Higgins honors Sgt. First Class William “Roland” Hayes
PRESS RELEASE In advance of Purple Heart Day, Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) is honoring Western New York Purple Heart recipients, including a formal presentation of three Purple Heart medals and…
Rochester soldier is runner up in national competition
STAFF REPORTS LATHAM — New York Army National Guard Sgt. 1st Class Martin Cozens, a Rochester resident, was a runner up during the national Army National Guard Best Warrior Competition…
Local National Guard members re-enlist
STAFF REPORTS LATHAM — Major General Ray Shields, the Adjutant General, announces the recent reenlistment of members of the State National Guard in recognition of their continuing commitment to serve…