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NY National Guard supports COVID-19 travel safety operations
October 28, 2020 — BUFFALO, N.Y. – Passengers getting off airplanes coming from outside New York are being greeted by New York National Guard Soldiers and Airmen helping the Department of Health enforce New York’s... MORE

NY National Guard continues statewide COVID-19 response
October 19, 2020 — LATHAM, N.Y. – More than 1,300 members of the New York National Guard remain on duty for the state's COVID-19 response, 225 days after initial operations began in New Rochelle in early March.Since... MORE

New York Airmen help fight California fires
October 14, 2020 — SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Four New York National Guard Airmen made a big difference in California's effort to contain 27 massive wildfires this summer.Three MQ-9 Reaper remotely piloted aircraft crewmembers... MORE

Recruits become Rangers in Army Guard training program
October 14, 2020 — UTICA, N.Y. – Two of the new faces in the New York National Guard arrived at their first unit for drill this year with a unique addition to their uniforms: the Army Ranger tab.Pfcs. Jason Chun, 20, of... MORE

NY Guard aircrews streamline first responder communication
October 7, 2020 — LATHAM, New York. – Thanks to assistance from New York State’s Office of Interoperable and Emergency Communications, New York Army National Guard helicopter aircrews can now talk quickly and easily to... MORE

New York National Guard honors 21st president
October 5, 2020 — MENANDS, New York – New York Army National Guard Maj. Gen. Michel Natali marked the 191st birthday of President Chester Arthur, the 21st president, during a ceremony at his grave at Albany Rural... MORE

New York National Guard, Brazil share COVID-19 experiences
October 2, 2020 — LATHAM, N.Y. – New York was one of the states impacted the most by the COVID-19 pandemic, so New York National Guard members passed on lessons learned in mitigating the virus to their Brazilian... MORE

New York National Guard CST helps keep U.S. Open safe
September 29, 2020 — MAMARONECK, New York. – When top golfers from the United States and Europe faced off for the 2020 U.S. Open Golf Championship at Winged Foot Golf Club Sept. 14-20, the New York National Guard's 24th... MORE

ANG gets 1st non-pilot, 1st woman deputy director
September 23, 2020 — JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. – In 1985, newly commissioned 2nd Lt. Dawne L. Deskins arrived at her first duty station, McChord Air Force Base, ready to take on the job of an air battle manager. Initially,... MORE

NY Guardsman prepares for Brazilian jungle warfare course
September 22, 2020 — SCOTIA, New York – A member of the New York Air National Guard's 109th Airlift Wing is heading for the Brazilian Army's jungle training center along the Amazon River this week. Senior Airman Caleb... MORE

Future New York Guard leaders learn lessons at Ticonderoga
September 21, 2020 — TICONDEROGA, NY – New York Army National Guard Soldiers selected as company commanders and first sergeants visited one of America’s most historic sites Sept. 16 to learn lessons from the past to apply... MORE

185th ARW exercise held despite COVID-19, Hurricane Sally
September 16, 2020 — SIOUX CITY, Iowa – The Iowa Air National Guard’s 185th Air Refueling Wing is conducting a mobility exercise this week after making a last-minute decision to move the event away from the Gulf Coast... MORE

Eastern Air Defense adjusts to COVID-19 to continue mission
September 11, 2020 — ROME, N.Y. – The COVID-19 pandemic has forced military units large and small to find creative ways to maintain a healthy force while still defending the nation.One of these organizations is the 224th... MORE

Soldier honors his sister's memory on 9/11
September 10, 2020 — UNDISCLOSED LOCATION – After 32 years of service, New York National Guard Lt. Col. Michael Rodriguez says he still puts on his military uniform to honor his sister, who was killed in the 9/11 attacks... MORE

Four Rainbow Division Soldiers recall 9/11 response
September 9, 2020 — UNDISCLOSED LOCATION – Nineteen years after the deadliest terrorist attack on U.S. soil, four New York Army National Guard Soldiers recalled their experiences responding in New York on 9/11.The... MORE

NGB chief touts Soldiers and Airmen at virtual Guard event
September 4, 2020 — ARLINGTON, Va. – In a year filled with unprecedented challenges, the National Guard’s mission is as relevant as ever, the chief of the National Guard Bureau told virtual attendees at the 142nd General... MORE

NY Guard's 109th firefighters ready for fast-water rescues
August 18, 2020 — SCOTIA, N.Y. – New York Air National Guard firefighters assigned to the 109th Airlift Wing are ready at a moment’s notice to respond to an aircraft incident or help out a local fire department.But the... MORE

42nd Infantry Division marks 103 years of service
August 13, 2020 — UNDISCLOSED LOCATION – The 42nd Infantry Division was formed in August 1917, supposedly earning its nickname, "the Rainbow Division," after Col. Douglas MacArthur, then chief of staff, said the... MORE

NY National Guard assists in Isaias storm response
August 12, 2020 — CARMEL, N.Y. – New York National Guard Soldiers and Airmen delivered water, ice and dry ice to Putnam County residents and removed debris in Queens Aug. 6-8 in the aftermath of Tropical Storm... MORE

NY National Guard distributes over 52 million meals in New York City
August 6, 2020 — NEW YORK – New York National Guard troops have distributed more than 52 million meals to New York City residents since picking up that mission on March 21.That’s about half of the 100 million meals... MORE

Polish Land Forces attend Idaho National Guard tank training

104th Fighter Wing supports COVID-19 testing task force

Oklahoma National Guard exercises mission sustainment teams

US, Malaysia conclude exercise interrupted by pandemic

Minnesota National Guard to support health care facilities