Story by Eric Durr | New York National Guard | 12.28.2023
LATHAM, N.Y. — New York Governor Kathy Hochul applauded the recruiting success of the New York Army and Air National Guard, and thanked Soldiers and Airmen for their service to New York and the nation, during a visit to New York National Guard headquarters on Thursday, Dec. 28. “No matter what happens, you’re trained, you’re ready, and you’re committed,” she said. “As the......
Story by Eric Durr | New York National Guard | 10.15.2021
On the afternoon of the 20th anniversary of the 9/11, I had the opportunity to speak to a small number of National Guard Soldiers at the Jacob Javits Convention Center as a way to note the significant role the New York National Guard played in the state and city response to the Sept. 11 attacks. It had already been a busy and emotional day, but I wanted the opportunity to tell a few of your......
Story by Eric Durr | New York National Guard | 04.06.2017
LATHAM, N.Y. -- The New York National Guard marked the 100th anniversary of the day the United States entered World War I with a short ceremony at New York State Division of Military and Naval Affairs headquarters here on Thursday, April 6....
Story by Master Sgt. Kap Kim | 10th Mountain Division | 10.16.2015
For the seventh time during the Global War on Terrorism, the 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), prepared for operations in Southwest Asia as Maj. Gen. Jeffrey Bannister, the division’s commanding general, and Division Command Sgt. Maj. R. Ray Lewis cased the division colors during a ceremony at Fort Drum, N.Y., Oct. 16....
