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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The New York Army National Guard's 42nd Infantry Division Tactical Headquarters 2 will hold a ceremony to mark the 10th Anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attack on the World Trade Center on Saturday, Aug. 10 at the Manor Road Armory.
WHO: Members of the New York Army National Guard's 42nd Infantry Division.
WHAT: A ceremony to mark the attack on the World Trade Center and commemorate the New York National Guard members who have fallen in combat in Iraq and Afghanistan since then.
WHEN: 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011.
WHERE: Manor Road Armory, 321 Manor Road, Staten Island, NY 10314
Coverage Opportunities:
New York National Guard leaders and soldiers in formation saluting fallen civilians and troops. The names of the 32 members of the New York Army National Guard who have fallen in combat will be read and a bell range as each name is announced.
For access to this secure military facility members of the media should contact Lt. Col. Christopher Daniels at 347-326-3570.
BACKGROUND:
On Sept. 11, 2001 members of the 1st Battalion 101st Cavalry, which was then headquartered at the Manor Road Armory, assembled in response to the World Trade Center Attack even before Gov. George Pataki announced that he was mobilizing the New York National Guard. Elements of the 101st crossed New York Harbor on the Staten Island ferry that night and began taking part in rescue and recovery operations immediately.
Later that year the battalion was placed on 90 days of State Active Duty to provide security augmentation to the New York City security officer, guarding bridges, tunnels, rail stations, and other critical infrastructure.
In 2004 soldiers from the Manor Road Armory mobilized and deployed to Iraq in both 2004 and 2005.
Since then the Manor Road Armory and the soldiers stationed there have continued to play a key role in New York's military readiness.
| Date Taken: | 09.09.2011 |
| Date Posted: | 09.09.2011 18:27 |
| Story ID: | 76784 |
| Location: | STATEN ISLAND, NEW YORK, US |
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