BUFFALO-Gen. Daniel Hokanson, the Chief of the National Guard Bureau (left) and Chief Master Sgt. Tony Whitehead (right), the National Guard Bureau senior enlisted advisor, are joined by New York Army National Guard Master Sgt. John Donoghue and Pfc. Hannah Woodworth during a cake cutting ceremony commemorating the 385th birthday of the National Guard held at the Connecticut Avenue Armory in Buffalo, NY, on Dec. 12, 2021. Hokanson was in western New York to visit with New York Army and Air National Guard leaders and troops. As part of a long standing tradition, the oldest and youngest Soldier in attendance are afforded the honor of cutting the cake
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Daily Newsonline -- Fri, 10 May 2024 Basom resident wins Best Warrior Competition New York Army National Guard Sgt. 1st Class Travis Wood, a Basom resident, is scheduled to compete next week in a regional Best Warrior competition after he won the New York National Guards... (more)
WTEN -- Thu, 09 May 2024 Aviation unit names missions after Frankoski, Grassia (NEWS10) A military aviation unit is working to ensure that two fallen New York Army National Guard members from the Capital Region are not forgotten. The Third Battalion, 142nd Aviation... (more)
Mid Hudson Valley Patch -- Tue, 07 May 2024 Body Found In Hudson River Was Missing National Guardsman POUGHKEEPSIE, NY A body found in the Hudson River off Waryas Park was Nicolas Faust, who had been missing since March 24, New York State police said. "The New York State Police and... (more)