NEW YORK, NY – The Empire State Building lit its tower lights yellow and white in honor of the U.S. Army here on April 28, 2020. In honor of those contributing to fighting the COVID-19 pandemic, The Empire State Building is honoring defense and first responder organizations during it’s week long #HeroesShineBright campaign.(U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Gregory Williams, 333rd Military Police Brigade) Stock Photo

RM2BK5M13–NEW YORK, NY – The Empire State Building lit its tower lights yellow and white in honor of the U.S. Army here on April 28, 2020. In honor of those contributing to fighting the COVID-19 pandemic, The Empire State Building is honoring defense and first responder organizations during it’s week long #HeroesShineBright campaign.(U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Gregory Williams, 333rd Military Police Brigade)

TROY, N.Y. -- Aviators from Army Aviation Flight Facility 3 based in Latham spent the morning of Apr. 10 conducting water-bucket training along the Hudson River between Menands and Troy NY. Water-bucket training is mandatory for each of the three flight facilities based in New York. Each facility uses a Bambi-bucket that is deployed on the ground near a water source before being immersed and can hold approximately 660 gallons of water.(Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Steven Petibone, New York Army National Guard) Stock Photo

RMKTTXCX–TROY, N.Y. -- Aviators from Army Aviation Flight Facility 3 based in Latham spent the morning of Apr. 10 conducting water-bucket training along the Hudson River between Menands and Troy NY. Water-bucket training is mandatory for each of the three flight facilities based in New York. Each facility uses a Bambi-bucket that is deployed on the ground near a water source before being immersed and can hold approximately 660 gallons of water.(Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Steven Petibone, New York Army National Guard)

A New York Army National Guard CH-47 Chinook takes off with a simulated air medevac mission during eXportable Combat Training Capability 22-01 July 21, 2022, on Fort Drum, NY. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Darron Salzer, First Army Division East) Stock Photo

RM2JN7THH–A New York Army National Guard CH-47 Chinook takes off with a simulated air medevac mission during eXportable Combat Training Capability 22-01 July 21, 2022, on Fort Drum, NY. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Darron Salzer, First Army Division East)

General Gaucher decorating Major William J. Donovan, commanding officer of the 1st Battalion of the 165th Infantry (formerly known as the 69th New York Infantry), and Private James Quigley from Company B of the 165th Infantry Regiment in Croismare, France. March 18, 1918. This image is numbered 111-SC-8345 and was taken by Sgt. 1st Class Chas. White, a photographer with the 17th Engineers. It was censored and released by the War College Division on April 23, 1918. Stock Photo

RM2RC1P0F–General Gaucher decorating Major William J. Donovan, commanding officer of the 1st Battalion of the 165th Infantry (formerly known as the 69th New York Infantry), and Private James Quigley from Company B of the 165th Infantry Regiment in Croismare, France. March 18, 1918. This image is numbered 111-SC-8345 and was taken by Sgt. 1st Class Chas. White, a photographer with the 17th Engineers. It was censored and released by the War College Division on April 23, 1918.

Sgt. 1st Class Leroy A. Petry, 75th Ranger Regiment Medal of Honor recipient, speaks with former New York Mets pitcher Jesse Orosco, prior to the game between the NY Mets and Philadelphia Phillies at Citi Field, July 16. Petry met with players and coaches, prior to the game and received a standing ovation from the fans during the third inning. Sgt. 1st Class Michael R. Noggle, USASOC Public Affairs/medalofhonor/petry/ Stock Photo

RMEJKE5A–Sgt. 1st Class Leroy A. Petry, 75th Ranger Regiment Medal of Honor recipient, speaks with former New York Mets pitcher Jesse Orosco, prior to the game between the NY Mets and Philadelphia Phillies at Citi Field, July 16. Petry met with players and coaches, prior to the game and received a standing ovation from the fans during the third inning. Sgt. 1st Class Michael R. Noggle, USASOC Public Affairs/medalofhonor/petry/

Fort Myer, Va., basketball team posing at the 69th Armory in New York City. The team members, reading from left to right, are 1st Lieut. H.R. Hanson of the 19th Field Artillery; Sgt. William Gleason; Capt. T. Cole of the 3rd Cavalry; Private Joseph Seifstein of the 19th Field Artillery; 1st Lieut. C.R. Hayman of the 19th Field Artillery; and Captain J.R. Williams of the 19th Field Artillery. The photo was taken on March 30, 1920, and was received on April 8, 1920. Photographer: SGT. K. Polk, S.C. Stock Photo

RM2RC744G–Fort Myer, Va., basketball team posing at the 69th Armory in New York City. The team members, reading from left to right, are 1st Lieut. H.R. Hanson of the 19th Field Artillery; Sgt. William Gleason; Capt. T. Cole of the 3rd Cavalry; Private Joseph Seifstein of the 19th Field Artillery; 1st Lieut. C.R. Hayman of the 19th Field Artillery; and Captain J.R. Williams of the 19th Field Artillery. The photo was taken on March 30, 1920, and was received on April 8, 1920. Photographer: SGT. K. Polk, S.C.

Meyer Bezneschuck, born in Russia on Oct 3, 1896, was a 23-year-old Private (War No. 56949) in Co. C, 28th Infantry, 1st Division during WWI. He had a civil address at 546 Rockaway Ave., Brooklyn, NY. He had served on the Mexican border, and in June 1917, he came to France with the 1st Division where he stayed until the end of the war. He had a height of 5 feet 7 inches, weighing 123 lbs, with dark hair and blue eyes. Meyer Bezneschuck was of Hebrew-American nationality. This photograph was taken in Boden, Germany. (NOTES 5183) Stock Photo

RM2RCJ3GX–Meyer Bezneschuck, born in Russia on Oct 3, 1896, was a 23-year-old Private (War No. 56949) in Co. C, 28th Infantry, 1st Division during WWI. He had a civil address at 546 Rockaway Ave., Brooklyn, NY. He had served on the Mexican border, and in June 1917, he came to France with the 1st Division where he stayed until the end of the war. He had a height of 5 feet 7 inches, weighing 123 lbs, with dark hair and blue eyes. Meyer Bezneschuck was of Hebrew-American nationality. This photograph was taken in Boden, Germany. (NOTES 5183)

Major General McGlahlin presenting colors to the 26th and 28th Infantry on behalf of Mrs. Elizabeth French, widow of Col. J.W. French who organized these regiments in 1901. The event took place in New York City, N.Y on September 9, 1919. [Photograph Number: 62,687; Photographer: Sgt. R.E. Warner, S.C.] Stock Photo

RM2RCHJ20–Major General McGlahlin presenting colors to the 26th and 28th Infantry on behalf of Mrs. Elizabeth French, widow of Col. J.W. French who organized these regiments in 1901. The event took place in New York City, N.Y on September 9, 1919. [Photograph Number: 62,687; Photographer: Sgt. R.E. Warner, S.C.]

Marine SGT Ron Bethune of the 1ST Marine Corps District recruiting office and two Army sergeants look over pamphlets they will be handing out here at the John F. Kennedy Airport. They are standing in front of the new USO booth. State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Stock Photo

RM2M7TH2W–Marine SGT Ron Bethune of the 1ST Marine Corps District recruiting office and two Army sergeants look over pamphlets they will be handing out here at the John F. Kennedy Airport. They are standing in front of the new USO booth. State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA)

NEW YORK, NY – Sgt. 1st Class Leroy A. Petry, 75th Ranger Regiment Medal of Honor recipient, receives a plaque from the New York Mets and Jose Reyes, shortstop, during the third inning of the game against the Philadelphia Phillies, July 16. Petry was recognized on the big screen in the outfield and received a standing ovation from more than 30,000 fans attending the game. (Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Michael R. Noggle, USASOC Public Affairs) New York Mets Recognition Stock Photo

RMHEHN2T–NEW YORK, NY – Sgt. 1st Class Leroy A. Petry, 75th Ranger Regiment Medal of Honor recipient, receives a plaque from the New York Mets and Jose Reyes, shortstop, during the third inning of the game against the Philadelphia Phillies, July 16. Petry was recognized on the big screen in the outfield and received a standing ovation from more than 30,000 fans attending the game. (Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Michael R. Noggle, USASOC Public Affairs) New York Mets Recognition

RMKTTXCT–TROY, N.Y. -- Aviators from Army Aviation Flight Facility 3 based in Latham spent the morning of Apr. 10 conducting water-bucket training along the Hudson River between Menands and Troy NY. Water-bucket training is mandatory for each of the three flight facilities based in New York. Each facility uses a Bambi-bucket that is deployed on the ground near a water source before being immersed and can hold approximately 660 gallons of water.(Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Steven Petibone, New York Army National Guard)

RM2JN7TFX–A New York Army National Guard CH-47 Chinook takes off with a simulated air medevac mission during eXportable Combat Training Capability 22-01 July 21, 2022, on Fort Drum, NY. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Darron Salzer, First Army Division East)