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News Stories Congresswomen Kathy Hochul visits Niagara Falls Reserve Station
On Tuesday, Jan. 31, Congresswomen Kathy Hochul representing the 26th District of New York visited the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station.
01.31.2012 Story by Senior Master Sgt. Raymond Lloyd
 Army Corps: supporting soldier fitness at Fort Hamilton, NY
You may have seen them wearing fatigues and patrolling around Penn Station or John F. Kennedy International Airport or even out on the waters of the New York Harbor – they’re the Joint Task Force Empire Shield. The JTFES is a staff of highly trained service members who are ready to detect, deter, and prevent potential terrorists operations in the New York City metropolitan area.
01.31.2012 Story by JoAnne Castagna
 Army Guard troops depart for training site at Hancock Field Air Guard Base
More than 1,700 New York Army National Guard soldiers from across New York will board charter aircraft at Hancock Field Air National Guard Base to fly to Camp Shelby, Miss., on Jan. 31 for post-mobilization training.
01.30.2012 Courtesy Story
 Afghan hospital reopens after US Army led renovation
A five-month effort to provide needed equipment and repairs to the free hospital in Dehdadi was commemorated during a brief ceremony at the hospital Jan. 26.
01.30.2012 Story by Staff Sgt. Cory Thatcher
 Afghan National Army logistics leaders discuss sustainment operations
The 10th Sustainment Brigade “Muleskinner,” the 201st Combat Logistics Kandak and the 203rd CLK met to discuss mission command and operations Jan. 25 at Bagram Air Field.
01.26.2012 Story by Sgt. 1st Class Luis Saavedra
New York National Guard soldiers mobilize for overseas service
The New York Army National Guard mobilizes more than 1,800 soldiers this weekend across the state as members of the 27th Infantry Brigade Combat Team prepare to depart for training at Camp Shelby, Miss.
01.27.2012 Courtesy Story
Eastern Air Defense Sector recognizes outstanding performers at annual awards banquet
Nearly 200 New York Air National Guardsmen, Canadian Forces members, federal civilians and guests were in attendance at the Radisson Hotel in Utica Jan. 20 as the Eastern Air Defense Sector recognized its outstanding performers from 2011.
01.26.2012 Courtesy Story
 Airmen and cargo on the move.
The 107th and 914th Airlift Wing’s had their Position the Force Exercise at the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station, Jan. 21 and 22. The exercise involved movement of personnel and cargo of about 500 airmen and over 100,000 lbs of cargo onto C-130 aircraft in a 12 hour period. The majority of this work is done by the air transportation specialist or, as they like to be called, “Aerial Port Cargo.”
01.26.2012 Story by Senior Master Sgt. Raymond Lloyd
New York State Military Museum announces new video highlighting conservation of Marshall House flag
The New York State Military Museum offers a glimpse into the early stages of the Civil War and famed Union hero, Col. Elmer Ellsworth, with new video highlighting conservation of the Marshall House flag.
01.24.2012 Courtesy Story
 Army Corps doesn't play shell games with turtle protection
Several years ago, Howard Ruben and a team of other biologists with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, were performing environmental work along a New Jersey beach that had been newly restored by the Army Corps.
01.23.2012 Story by JoAnne Castagna
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Recent Image Galleries
Army cardiologist examines Afghan boy with defect
Farzad Rahimi, a local Afghan child located in the Kabul area, is examined by Maj. Zachary...
Taken: 01.26.2012
Congresswomen Kathy Hochul visits Niagara Falls Reserve Station
On Tuesday, Jan. 31, Congresswomen Kathy Hochul, representing the 26th District of New York,...
Taken: 01.31.2012
New fitness equipment in renovated center at Fort Hamilton
Pictured is some of the new equipment in the renovated space of the fitness center.
Taken: 01.17.2012
Members of Joint Task Force Empire Shield test out some new fitness equipment
Members of Joint Task Force Empire Shield, Pfc. Anthony Rodriguez on the punching bag, Sgt....
Taken: 01.17.2012
Ribbon cutting ceremony for newly renovated Fort Hamilton Sports and Fitness Center
(From left to right) Wallace Grant and Sarah Johnson of Family, Welfare, Morale and Recreation,...
Taken: 01.17.2012
Kuwait calling
Members of the New York Army National Guard’s 27th Infantry Brigade Combat Team board a...
Taken: 01.31.2012
Kuwait calling
Members of the New York Army National Guard’s 27th Infantry Brigade Combat Team board a...
Taken: 01.31.2012
Army Guard troops depart for training site
Soldiers of Company C, 2nd Battalion 108th Infantry, stand in formation during their...
Taken: 01.29.2012
Army Guard troops depart for training site
Soldiers of Headquarters Company, 27th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, the 27th Special Troops...
Taken: 01.29.2012
Army Guard troops depart for training site
Soldiers of Headquarters Company 27th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, the 27th Special Troops...
Taken: 01.29.2012
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Recent AudioSgt. Matt Caruso
Sgt. Matt Caruso talks with a reporter from Boston Herald about his duties, being a fan of the New England Patriots and the results of Super Bowl XLVI
Taken: 02.6.2012
Pfc. Levi Morrow
Pfc. Levi Morrow, from Lamar, Ark., talks to a reporter with The Courier about being deployed to Afghanistan, his daily duties and being away from his family.
Taken: 04.29.2011
1st Lt. Provencher Silver Star Presentation Ceremony
Silver Star Ceremony Audio File
Audio Courtesy of Tech Sgt. Robert Hempel, IJC PAO
Taken: 01.26.2011
PES Team, Radio
Package of the Plateau Escort Security Team in Kunduz, Afghanistan. Produced by Sgt. Salvatore Ottaviano. Audio only.
Taken: 11.10.2010
Team at Camp Spann Scrambles to Help Village
First Lt. Joel Silver of 10th Mountain Division and Sandra Arnold of the Public Affairs Advisory Team talk about how they responded to a village's call for help after its well ran dry. (SSG. Frank Brown reports.)
Taken: 08.26.2010
1st Jurga Dand District Center
After finally being recognized as a district by the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, the village leaders in the Dand District come together for the first time to try to form a subcommittee that will work in conjunction with the district leader.
Taken: 08.20.2010
Cooking for 150
Package of cooks at the Dand District Center who make sure their Soldiers have something to eat. Produced by Staff Sgt. Joshua Arends.
Audio only.
Taken: 08.19.2010
1st Kurga in the Dand District
Package of the 1st Jurga in the Dand District of Kandahar, Afghanistan and how the distinction of a district will increase funding for security and development at the district level. Produced by Staff Sgt. Joshua Arends.
Audio only.
Taken: 08.19.2010
1-71 MWR TENT
When it comes to raising morale for soldiers, having a connection with the outside world is a plus. For the soldiers in the 1st squadron-71st Cavalry in the Dand District of the Kandahr Province, it’s the first time since they deployed that they will be able to surf the web and call their friends and families. Staff Sergeant Craigin Thepchantee, from Fort Drum New York, who is in charge of supplies can tell you just how long they have been waiting. Produced by Staff Sgt. Joshua Arends.
Taken: 08.14.2010
COOKING FOR 150 - RADIO
Package about the staff that cooks 2-3 meals per day at the smaller camps in Afghanistan. Produced by Staff Sgt. Joshua Arends. Includes sound bites from cooks Pfc. Shana Estrada and Spc. Cornelia Campbell.
Taken: 08.11.2010
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