RMKTPFME–PERRY, GA - Pararescue Jumpers and Combat Rescue Officers from the 920th Rescue Wing react to a simulated IED explosion at the Guardian Center in Perry, Georgia on March 10, 2015. During this scenario, the PJ's were delivered via HH-60 Pavehawks near the area of the blast, moving in and securing the area while extracting and treating wounded personnel from destroyed and burning vehicles. (New York Air National Guard / Staff Sergeant Christopher S Muncy / released)
RMKTR7XH–106th Rescue Wing December Drill Award Winners
RMKTP4B8–Soldiers from C Company, 2nd Battalion, 238th Air Ambulance, now under the 42nd Combat Aviation Brigade (CAB), instruct soldiers from the 2nd Brigade Combat Team (BCT), 4th Infantry Division, on medical evacuations and the proper way to load a casualty into a UH-60 Blackhawk on Feb. 5, 2014, in Camp Buehring, Kuwait. The 42nd CAB, New York Army National Guard, and 2nd BCT are currently deployed to the region in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (N.Y. Army National Guard photo by 1st Lt. Jean Marie Kratzer/Released)
RMKTN7RK–ALBANY, N.Y. -- Members of the New York Army National Guard's 42nd Infantry Division Band percussion section perform at West Capitol Park at the New York State Capitol July 18. The Soldiers are performing at public venues across New York State as part of their annual training this summer. The 42nd Infantry Division Band is the musical ambassador for the 42nd Infantry Division, New York Army National Guard. The band's base of operations is Camp Smith, Cortlandt Manor, NY. US Army photo by COL Richard Goldenberg, New York National Guard.
RMKTR16T–CORTLANDT MANOR, N.Y. -- Lt. Col. Mark Frank, the 42nd Infantry Division’s Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion commander (right), speaks during the New York Army National Guard's 42nd Division Signal Company's change-of-command ceremony held at Camp Smith Training Site here on June 24. During the ceremony, Frank passed the company colors from Capt. Ryan Brountas, the outgoing commander, to Capt. Matthew White, signifying White's assumption of command. Brountas is going on to become the signal officer for the New York Army National Guard's 27th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, which is based i
RMKTP6XW–Military award ceremony
RMKTR33E–The New York Army National Guard's 42nd Infantry Division Band played a free concert at Eisenhower Park, Nassau County on the evening of August 10th 2016. Band members of the famed "Rainbow Division" 42nd Infantry appear in communities across New York State this August. The concert tour, conducted as part of the unit's annual training, delivers music spanning and connecting generations. With the expected military traditional and classical music, the band's range covers baroque to pop and jazz. Photos by Captain Mark Getman/New York Guard/Released
RMKTPMEP–New York national guard personnel
RMKTPDXJ–New York Army National Guard Soldiers from the 152nd Engineer Company use engineering equipment to assist in snow removal efforts in West Seneca, N.Y., just east of Buffalo November 20 as part of Governor Andrew Cuomo’s callup of some 375 National Guard members to support response and recovery efforts in Western New York following historic amounts of snowfall. Some two dozen engineers, based in Buffalo, utilized bucket loaders and dump trucks to clear key roadways for emergency responders at this one site, part of ongoing efforts with more than a dozen missions completed in the first 48 hours.
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RMKTNDC6–WESTHAMPTON BEACH, N.Y. - New York Air National Guard Pararescue Jumpers with the 102nd Rescue Squadron simulate recovering a downed F-16 pilot during training at FS Gabreski Air National Guard Base in Westhampton Beach, New York on March 25th, 2013. The Airman are part of the 106th Rescue Wing of the New York Air National Guard. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher S Muncy. (Released)
RMKTNE3B–National Guard boats
RMKTNA7T–STRATTON ANGB, Scotia NY - Randy Bowers from the NY Naval Militia boards a C130 at Stratton Air National Guard Base in Scotia NY October 30, 2012. Seaman Bowers is part of the several Naval Militia tasked to deploy to Camp Smith, NY in support of relief efforts for Hurricane Sandy. A C130 from the 109th Airlift Wing transported 55 guardsmen in addition to the Naval Militia personnel to Newburgh, NY. There the vounteers will be transported to Camp Smith where they will report for duty. USAF Photo by MSgt Willie Gizara
RMKTR2PD–WESTHAMPTON BEACH, New York- Suffolk County Department of health Services checks out the 106th Medical Groups patient radiation decontamination supplies and capabilities.
RMKTNECX–National Guard Soldiers compete for the 2013 Best Warrior competition in Camp Smith, N.Y., on May 15, 2013. (NYARNG photo by Spc. Harley Jelis)
RMKTP68T–Command Sgt. Major Raymond F. Chandler III, the Sergeant Major of the Army, came to visit soldiers stationed at Camp Buehring. Several Soldiers from the 42nd Combat Aviation Brigade, N.Y. Army National Guard, were coined by the Command Sergeant Major. (N.Y. Army National Guard photo by 1st Lt. Jean Marie Kratzer/Released)
RMKTP6C5–Command Sgt. Major Raymond F. Chandler III, the Sergeant Major of the Army, came to visit soldiers stationed at Camp Buehring. Several Soldiers from the 42nd Combat Aviation Brigade, N.Y. Army National Guard, were coined by the Command Sergeant Major. (N.Y. Army National Guard photo by 1st Lt. Jean Marie Kratzer/Released)
RMKTP2RW–NYC- Service members from NY National Guard Joint Task Force Empire Shield, and 369th Sustainment Brigade participated in Operation Empire Thanks. The service members assisted in the sorting, packaging and delivering of Thanksgiving meals across the NYC, Westchester and Long Island areas. NY State Governor Andrew Cuomo, along with New York State Military Force Adjutant General, Major General Patrick Murphy thanked the Service members for their efforts- Photos by 1LT Mark H Getman, 3-142 AHB, HHC- NYARNG
RMKTPB10–TROY, N.Y.--Friends and family gathered to celebrate the retirement of Command Sgt. Maj. Frank Wicks , the New York National Guard command sergeant major Aug. 15, 2014. Various awards and plaques were presented to him including the Legion of Merit, which was presented by Maj. Gen. Patrick Murphy. His wife Beth Wicks was awarded the Conspicuous Service medal and a Certificate of Appreciation for her support as a military spouse. Special presentations were given to him to commemorate his 32 years of service. (New York Army National Guard photo by Staff. Sgt. Patricia Austin)
RMKTP9MN–Soldiers from U.S. Army Central Command Warrior Leadership Course conduct their final training lanes and evaluations during the early morning of July 12, 2014 in Camp Buehring, Kuwait. (N.Y. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Harley Jelis/Released)
RMKTN8DR–BETHPAGE,NY—New York Army National Guard spouse Nicole Campbell and her daughter Savannah Campbell, age 6, enjoy the baby shower hosted by the PGA and Barclay’s Bank during Military Appreciation Day at The Barclay’s PGA Tour golf tournament at Bethpage State Park on Wednesday, August 22. (Eric Durr, New York State Division of Military and Naval Affairs/Released)
RMKTP3N2–The Senior Defense Attache to the United States, Brig Gen Mashoro Abel Phala, Republic of South Africa visited Stewart Air National Guard Base in Newburgh New York where he was given a briefing on 105th Airlift Wing operations by Col Timothy J. LaBarge, 105AW commander. Brig Gen Phala also toured the C-5M refurbishment program facility Dec. 17, 2013. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael OHalloran/Released)
RMKTPEW7–DMNA employees enjoy a holiday gathering hosted by the Office of the Adjutant General, Dec. 19.
RMKTPMMW–Brig. Gen. Michael C. Swezey, 53rd Troop Command Commander, visits the 369th Sustainment Brigade, famously known as the “Harlem Hellfighters,” during annual training at Fort Drum, New York, August 18, 2015. The brigade’s annual training event, a two-week period focusing on battle staff training for the brigade headquarters and individual and collective skills of the brigade Soldiers. (New York National Guard photo by Sgt. Jeremy Bratt/Released)
RMKTP1AX–Soldiers of the 42d ID NYARNG, and 642 ASB during their mounted training exercise held on AUg 21st at Ft Drum. This is a key training component part of the units pre-Mobilization Training at FT Drum - Photos by 1LT Mark Getman 3-142 AHB HHC
RMKTR3MB–Camp Smith Training Site, Cortlandt Manor, NY – On August 20th, 2016 the New York Guard completed their week long annual training with graduation ceremonies for the soldiers who completed their IET (Initial Entry Training) course, Basic Officers Course, Advanced MERN (Military Emergency Radio Network )communications course and Mess Operations Course. After receiving their course completion certifications, over 350 soldiers from the New York Guard participated in a pass and review parade for the guest speaker, the New York Military Forces Deputy Adjutant General Brigadier General Raymond Sh
RMKTPYCN–Maj. Gen. Anthony German, New York National Guard Adjutant General, hands the 106th Rescue Wing guidon to Col. Michael Bank, 106th RQW commander, at a change-of-command ceremony at Francis S. Gabreski Airport, April 2. Bank took over command of the 106th from Brig. Gen. Thomas Owens, who has moved on to Assistant Adjutant General for Air at the Joint Force Headquarters in Latham, N.Y.
RMKTPW9H–West Point, NY – On December 4th 2015, the New York Guard and the New York Naval Militia held their annual holiday Gala at the West Point Club located at the West Point Military Academy. The Guest speaker for the evening was Major General Patrick A. Murphy Adjutant General of New York State Military Forces. – Photos by Captain Mark Getman, New York Guard
RMKTNFXR–SARATOGA SPRINGS--This leather bowl and wooden spoon was used by a New York Soldier held at the Confederate Prison Camp at Andersonville, Georgia. It is among the items in the Civil War exhibit at the New York State Military Museum which was officially opened on Saturday, July 27. The set was donated to the New York State Bureau of Military Statistics by the user after the war.(Eric Durr/ DMNA)
RMKTPTN0–Twenty members of the New York Army and Air National Guard volunteered their time to help load about 125 donated Christmas Trees at Ellms Tree Farm in Charlton, N.Y. in support of their delivery this holiday season as part of “Trees for Troops.” The Soldiers, part of the 42nd Infantry Division Headquarters, and Airmen, from the 109th Airlift Wing, were present to show their support of fellow service members currently overseas for the holiday season. The donated trees will be delivered to Fort Bragg, North Carolina. U.S. National Guard photo by New York Army National Guard Col. Richard Goldenbe
RMKTNCE4–WASHINGTON, D.C. — – President Barack Obama watches the United States Navy Band from the Presidential Inauguration Parade official review stand opposite Lafayette Park. The procession of more than 8,000 people that started at Constitution Avenue continued down Pennsylvania Avenue to the White House included ceremonial military regiments, citizen groups, marching bands and floats. The President, Vice President, their spouses and special guests then review the parade as it passes in front of the Presidential Reviewing Stand. The stadium-style stage is erected for the inauguration on the west fr
RMKTNC83–WASHINGTON, D.C. — – Parade-goers celebrate as they wait for President Barack Obama to pass the official review stand opposite Lafayette Park where he later watched the remainder of the Inauguration parade. The 57th Presidential Inauguration was held in Washington D.C. on Monday, January 21, 2013. The Inauguration included the Presidential Swearing-in Ceremony, Inaugural Address, Inaugural Parade and numerous inaugural balls and galas honoring the elected President of the United States. During the 10-day inaugural period approximately 6,000 National Guard personnel from over 30 states and terr
RMKTP8HF–An AH-64 Apache flown by pilots from 3rd Battalion, 159th Attack Reconnaissance Battalion, 42nd Combat Aviation Brigade (CAB), U.S. Army, fires its cannon during a live shoot with the RFA Cardigan Bay, Royal Fleet Auxiliary, U.K. Royal Navy, and the U.S. Navy's U.S.S. Thunderbolt on June 10, 2014, somewhere in the Arabian Gulf. The Cardigan Bay worked with aircraft from the 42nd Combat Aviation Brigade (CAB) during Exercise Spartan Kopis, an exchange between the Cardigan Bay and both the Black Hawk and AH-64 Apache elements of the 42nd CAB, New York Army National Guard. Spartan Kopis was t
RMKTND89–Soldiers of the 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry Division participated in St. Patrick's Day festivities in Manhattan. The day began with a toast, continued with a parade down 5th Ave., and ended with a ceremony at the Lexington Armory. (U.S. National Guard Photo by Spc. J.p. Lawrence, 42nd Infantry Division PAO).
RMKTPFRG–CORTLANDT MANOR, N.Y- On Saturday, March 14, at New York State’s Division of Military and Naval Affairs Camp Smith Training Site, the New York Medal of Valor the state's highest military award was presented to New York Guard Colonel Martin Ingram by Brigadier General Stephen Bucaria, New York Guard Commander. Colonel Ingram was recognized for his heroism while serving as fire chief of the Point Breeze Volunteer Fire Department on Oct. 29, 2012 as Hurricane Sandy flooded the ocean front community, and fire destroyed many of the areas structures. Prior to being presented the New York Medal of
RMKTNDJ3–Soldiers of the 42nd Infantry Division honored their incoming and outgoing commanders at a dinner April 12 in West Point, N.Y. (Photos by Spc. J.p. Lawrence, 42nd Infantry Division Public Affairs)
RMKTPC2K–New York National Guard servicemembers, military family members and military supporters alike participated in the 7th annual Hometown Heroes 5k Oct. 19, 2014 at the Colonie Crossings in Colonie, N.Y. The 5k is a fundraiser sponsored by the New York National Guard Family Readiness Council to benefit the families of National Guard service members across the state.(Army National Guard photo's by Staff Sgt. Patricia Austin/released)
RMKTPP7M–COLONIE, N.Y.- More than 150 runners participated in the New York National Guard Family Readiness Council's Home Town Heroes fundraising run at Crossings of Colonie Park here on Sunday, Sept. 20. The not-for-profit raises funds through the race to support members of the New York Army and Air National Guard and their families in times of need. ( Division of Military and Naval Affairs photo by Eric Durr/ Released)
RMKTPRJG–Special Forces personnel identify, treat and process rescued hostages during a noncombatant evacuation exercise at Meridian Naval Air Station, Mississippi Nov. 3, 2015. Rescue personnel arrived by helicopter to the mock embassy, engaged enemy forces and rescued personnel being held hostage. This training event allowed U.S. Army and Air Force to train military members, refine planning and help prepare noncombatants such as U.S. military dependents as well as DoD civilians and their families in the event of a full-scale evacuation order from the U.S. Department of State. Exercise Southern St
RMKTR0J3–Camp Smith, NY – New York Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to the 42nd Infantry Division HHBN prepare to erect the Deployable Rapid Assembly Shelter, or DRASH as part of their annual training on Tuesday, June 14, 2016. The DRASH is a quick-erect tent system that integrates shelter, mobility, lighting, heating, cooling and energy efficiency. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by CW2 Randy Burckhard/Released)
RMKTP8F7–Petty Officer Ian Walker, a deck hand on the RFA Cardigan Bay, Royal Fleet Auxiliary, U.K. Royal Navy, gives the signal to lift off to a UH-60 Medical Evacuation Black Hawk flown by pilots from 1st Battalion, 214th Air Ambulance, 42nd Combat Aviation Brigade (CAB), U.S. Army, on June 8, 2014, somewhere in the Arabian Gulf. The pilots trained on deck landings during Exercise Spartan Kopis, an exchange between the Cardigan Bay and both the Black Hawk and AH-64 Apache elements of the 42nd CAB, New York Army National Guard. Spartan Kopis was the first time American Apaches worked with a Royal
RMKTP7DF–ORISKANY, N.Y. -- A soldier from the decontamination team from the 2nd Squadron, 101 Cavalry, New York Army National Guard guides a victim of a chemical exposure into the ambulatory decontamination tent during a Homeland Response Force exercise at the New York State Preparedness Center here, May 1, 2014 (Photo by 2nd Lt. Roman Pyatetsky).
RMKTNDBK–NEW YORK – New York Army National Guard Lt. Col. Brian DeReamer, right, presents Yellow Ribbon recognition items to Soldiers of the 174th Stability Transition Team during their Freedom Salute ceremony here March 16 at Fort Hamilton to recognize the achievements of the team and support of their families. The team deployed to Afghanistan in 2012. Soldiers also received their deployment awards, including the Afghan Campaign Medal and ISAF NATO Medal for their service in one of eight teams that operated across Afghanistan, providing training and mentoring to Afghan security forces. U.S. Army phot
RMKTPE74–Erie County, NY- Members of New York Air, Army and New York State National Guard, continued responding to the snow storm effects here today. The group is being tasked to fill sandbags to aid in the preparations for possible flooding in the areas affected by the storm this past week. Members of local and state law enforcement agencies, the New York State Department of Transportation, and local Department of Corrections are aiding in the relief efforts. (U.S. Air National Guard, TSgt Brandy Fowler)
RMKTPJ6Y–NEW YORK, NY - Wearing New York Mets jerseys, service members from the Air Force, Army, Marines and Navy play a tournament style softball game at Citifield on June 11, 2015. The event, hosted by the Mets, allowed members to play a series of games on the field, meet with players and team officials, and enjoy a barbeque with their family and friends. (New York Air National Guard / Staff Sergeant Christopher S Muncy / released)
RMKTP8DJ–HORSEHEADS, N.Y. -- Chemung County Executive Tom Santulli speaks before a session of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo's Citizen Preparedness Corps Training Program at Horseheads High School here on June 7, 2014. New York National Guard troops gave disaster and emergency training to about 160 people who attended the event. The program is designed to give citizens the knowledge and tools to prepare for emergencies and disasters, respond accordingly, and recover as quickly as possible to pre-disaster conditions. New York National Guard troops, working with experts from the Division of Homeland Secu
RMKTPKH3–CMSgt Edward Warner Human Resources Specialist for the New York Department of Military and Naval Affairs in Latham N, retires with over 30 years of military sevice.
RMKTNCDK–WASHINGTON, D.C. — – President Barack Obama watches from the Presidential Inauguration Parade official review stand opposite Lafayette Park. The procession of more than 8,000 people that started at Constitution Avenue continued down Pennsylvania Avenue to the White House included ceremonial military regiments, citizen groups, marching bands and floats. The President, Vice President, their spouses and special guests then review the parade as it passes in front of the Presidential Reviewing Stand. The stadium-style stage is erected for the inauguration on the west front of the Capitol. It has m
RMKTNFMG–FS GABRESKI ANG, NY - Members of the 103rd Rescue Squadron conduct canopy control training at Calverton Airport in Long Island, NY. During this training, the airmen learned how to control and direct their bodies immediately after leaving the aircraft. (USAF / Senior Airman Christopher S Muncy / released)
RMKTP4HJ–CAMP BUEHRING, Kuwait-- Major General Patrick Murphy, the Adjutant General of New York,speaks with Soldiers of the 642nd Aviation Support Battalion during a visit to the New York Army National Guard battalion's Soldiers on Feb. 8. (New York Army National Guard Photo byu CW 3 Wayne Hampton.)
RMKTR02C–CLIFTON PARK, N.Y. - Ten New York National Guard Soldiers and Airmen were honored during the Enlisted Association of the New York National Guard's 33rd annual awards dinner here on May 20. U.S. Representative Chris Gibson, a Kinderhook resident and former Army Colonel, was also recognized with an association award for his support to National Guard personnel. The real stars of the evening, though, Gibson told the 135 people attending the event, were the Soldiers and Airmen being honored for their accomplishments. National Guard members recognized at the dinner included: .New York Army Nati
RMKTP823–LATHAM, NY -- Major General Patrick A. Murphy, Adjutant General of the New York National Guard congratulates NYS Division of Military and Naval Affairs Office of Administrative Services employee Greg Carpenter after presenting him with the Adjutant General's Award during an award ceremony here on May 23.
RMKTPXAR–Staff Sgt. Jeremy Blackie, a Soldier in the New York Army National Guard's 1108th Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Company, puts the bomb disposal suit’s helmet on Staff Sgt. Evan Putman, who is also a Soldier in the 1108th EOD, during a two-day joint training tactical operation with the Columbia-Greene County Shared Services Response Team at the 911 Call Center in Cairo, NY on February 2, 2016. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Michael Davis/Released)
RMKTP8CC–Sgt. First Class Joann Duclose (front), a senior human resources sergeant, and Master Sgt. Cindy Marcinkowski, the operations NCOIC, both from the 642nd Aviation Support Battalion, wait for nightfall before starting sling load training with aviators from 3rd Battalion, 142nd Assault Helicopter Battalion, on June 5, 2014, in Camp Buehring, Kuwait. The 642nd and 142nd, both under the 42nd Combat Aviation Brigade, New York Army National Guard, are deployed to Kuwait in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (N.Y. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Harley Jelis/Released)
RMKTR3PF–Camp Smith Training Site, Cortlandt Manor, NY – On August 20th, 2016 the New York Guard completed their week long annual training with graduation ceremonies for the soldiers who completed their IET (Initial Entry Training) course, Basic Officers Course, Advanced MERN (Military Emergency Radio Network )communications course and Mess Operations Course. After receiving their course completion certifications, over 350 soldiers from the New York Guard participated in a pass and review parade for the guest speaker, the New York Military Forces Deputy Adjutant General Brigadier General Raymond Sh
RMKTP8DC–NEW YORK -- New York Army National Guard Capt. Glenford Rose teaches an emergency preparedness class during a session of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo's Citizen Preparedness Corps Training Program at PS 41 Greenwich Village School here on June 5, 2014. New York National Guard troops gave disaster and emergency training to about 275 people who attended the event. The program is designed to give citizens the knowledge and tools to prepare for emergencies and disasters, respond accordingly, and recover as quickly as possible to pre-disaster conditions. New York National Guard troops, working wit
RMKTP6BM–Command Sgt. Major Raymond F. Chandler III, the Sergeant Major of the Army, came to visit soldiers stationed at Camp Buehring. Several Soldiers from the 42nd Combat Aviation Brigade, N.Y. Army National Guard, were coined by the Command Sergeant Major. (N.Y. Army National Guard photo by 1st Lt. Jean Marie Kratzer/Released)
RMKTPJF0–Sgt. Michael Madison of the 42nd Infantry Division Headquarters Support Company sprays water to simulate blood loss during a combat lifesaver course June 17 at Fort Drum, N.Y.
RMKTNB0B–CAMP SMITH, NY - New York Guard Staff Sergeant Fiona Milton, HHC, from Elmhurst, and New York Guard Specialist Grace Hill, HHC, from Nyack, serve up chow on 7 Nov. The NY Guard has provided a team of mess hall personnel to augment the National Guard for JTF Sandy. (Photo by Sergeant First Class Dave Konig, NY Guard)
RMKTNCAF–WASHINGTON, D.C. — – U.S. Army Band members standby for President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden to make their entry into the official reviewing stand where he watched the remainder of the Inauguration parade. The 57th Presidential Inauguration was held in Washington D.C. on Monday, January 21, 2013. The Inauguration included the Presidential Swearing-in Ceremony, Inaugural Address, Inaugural Parade and numerous inaugural balls and galas honoring the elected President of the United States. During the 10-day inaugural period approximately 6,000 National Guard personnel from over 30 s
RMKTNE43–National Guard on boat
RMKTP983–Soldiers from U.S. Army Central Command Warrior Leadership Course conduct their final training lanes and evaluations with squads of soldiers versus mock opposing forces across multiple lanes during the night of July 10, 2014 in Camp Buehring, Kuwait. (N.Y. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Harley Jelis/Released)
RMKTP47K–WESTHAMPTON BEACH, NY - Members of the 106th Rescue Wing's Civil Engineering Squadron use large plows to clear the runways at FS Gabreski ANG following a morning snowstorm. (Air National Guard / Senior Airman Christopher S Muncy / released)
RMKTPBT9–New York Air National Guard Lt. Col. Christopher Niles, a Sherrill resident, has retired from the military after 23 years of service. Niles, the owner of Big League haircuts in New Hartford, was chief of training for the 174th Operations Group of the 174th Attack Wing at Hancock Field Air National Guard Base. He has more than 4,700 flying hours in six different Air Force aircraft. He retires as a command pilot. A graduate of Oneida High School, Niles joined the Air Force in 1991 after earning a commission through Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps at Ohio State University. He received
RMKTNFDE–Joint Task Forcee Empire Shield (State Active Duty) 5th Annual Dine In Awards Dinner - Held at Fort Hamilton Community Club June 2013 Photos by 1LT Mark H Getman
RMKTP8TX–Soldiers of the 42nd Combat Aviation Brigade (CAB) work with Army watercraft operators during a personnel recovery exercise with the 42nd CAB's Company C, 1st Battalion, 214th Air Ambulance, in on June 26, 2014, in Kuwait. Company C, an active duty unit from the 12th CAB stationed in Germany, is attached to the 42nd CAB, New York Army National Guard, during its deployment to Kuwait in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (N.Y. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Harley Jelis/Released)
RMKTNEXW–Cortlandt Manor- Camp Smith Training Site held their Unit Colors Uncasing and Repatching Ceremony on June 3rd 2013 on the bald spot located on the highest point of CSTS overlooking the Hudson River. CSTS Post Commander LTC Epp and CSTS CSM Seifert repatched the soldiers assigned to CSTS with their new unit patch after the Unit Colors uncasing.
RMKTPNNP–SARATOGA -- Local New York National Guard recruiters talk to attendees at the Saratoga race track on Sept. 2 during Military Appreciation Day. Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Steven Petibone, 42nd Infantry Division.
RMKTN8HG–The New York Counterdrug Task Force provided a rock wall and anti-drug lessons during the festivities in Schoharie, N.Y., from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Aug. 26. Dubbed Schoharie County One Year Later Country Strong, the community event is meant to acknowledge the progess that the Schoharie region has made since the flooding from Hurricane Irene last year. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. J.p. Lawrence, 42nd Infantry Division PAO).
RMKTPKKM–CMSgt Edward Warner Human Resources Specialist for the New York Department of Military and Naval Affairs in Latham N, retires with over 30 years of military sevice.
RMKTNC1E–WASHINGTON, D.C. — – Workers prepare the day before The 57th Presidential Inauguration held in Washington D.C. on Monday, January 21, 2013. The Inauguration included the Presidential Swearing-in Ceremony of President Barack Obama to begin his second four-year term, Inaugural Address, Inaugural Parade and numerous inaugural balls and galas honoring the elected President of the United States. During the 10-day inaugural period approximately 6,000 National Guard personnel from over 30 states and territories worked for Joint Task Force-District of Columbia, providing traffic control, crowd managem
RMKTPP4W–COLONIE, N.Y.- More than 150 runners participated in the New York National Guard Family Readiness Council's Home Town Heroes fundraising run at Crossings of Colonie Park here on Sunday, Sept. 20. The not-for-profit raises funds through the race to support members of the New York Army and Air National Guard and their families in times of need. ( Division of Military and Naval Affairs photo by Eric Durr/ Released)
RMKTNBD0–BALLSTON SPA, N.Y. -- New York Air National Guard members of the 109th Airlift Wing from Scotia, N.Y. volunteer their time to assist FedEx driver Don Pelletier load Christmas Trees here at Ellms Christmas Tree Farm Dec. 7. Nearly 20 Airmen volunteered to assist in the annual "Trees for Troops" loading of about 150 donated trees bound for military installations and families around the country and the globe. U.S. Army photo by Col. Richard Goldenberg, New York Army National Guard. (RELEASED)
RMKTP7PW–Soldiers from Company C, 1st Battalion, 214th Air Ambulance (Medevac), now with the 42nd Combat Aviation Brigade, conduct a personnel recovery exercise simulating a down aircraft on May 14, 2014, in the Arabian Gulf. The Medevac is deployed to Kuwait in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, and conducts both operational missions and exercises in the region. (N.Y. Army National Guard photo by 1st Lt. Jean Marie Kratzer/Released)
RMKTR2FM–U.S. Army Spc. Jose Cordero, a radiotelephone operator with Battery B, 1st Battalion, 258th Field Artillery Regiment, New York Army National Guard, checks through his information for a fire mission with other Soldiers of Gun 8 at the Joint Readiness Training Center, Ft. Polk, La., July 26, 2016. Approximately 3,000 Soldiers from New York joined 2,000 other state Army National Guard units, active Army and Army Reserve troops as part of the 27th Infantry Brigade Combat Team task force. The Soldiers are honing their skills and practicing integrating combat operations ranging from infantry troop
RMKTPD7A–Salute to Services
RMKTN90T–ALBANY, N.Y. -- Maj. Gen. Patrick Murphy, the Adjutant General for the State of New York greets Soldiers of the 2nd Battalion, 108th Infantry at the unit's homecoming from Afghanistan at Albany International Airport Sep. 23. The battalion deployed to Afghanistan as Task Force Iron, conducting security missions in various bases. The first elements of the battalion returned from demobilization at Camp Shelby, Miss., bringing some 200 Soldiers home to their families. The remainder of the battalion task force is expected home Sep. 26. U.S. Army photo by Col. Richard Goldenberg, New York Nation
RMKTPKDY–FORT DRUM, N.Y. – Soldiers of 1st Battalion, 182nd Infantry Regiment, Massachusetts Army National Guard, rush into position for a live-fire training exercise and get a mortar in place during the 27th’s XCTC (Exportable Combat Training Capabilities) exercise July 12-31. The 182nd is being aligned for training with the 27th as an add-on unit for next year. The 182nd will join the 27th next year at the Joint Readiness Training Center at Fort Polk, La. (U.S. National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Steven Petibone, 42nd Infantry Division.)
RMKTR505–Lieutenant Col. Timothy Coleman presents Staff Sgt. Justin Hoey, 105th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron with the Air Force Commendation Medal during a ceremony here at Stewart Air National Guard Base, Newburgh, NY on October 1, 2016. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Lee Guagenti/Released)
RMKTNF7D–New York City Fire Department (FDNY) Firefighters, New York Army National Guard Soldiers from the 69th Infantry Regiment, Joint Task Force Empire Shield, Active Duty Soldier from Fort Hamilton US Army Garrison along the New York Army National Guard Adjutant General, Major General Patrick A. Murphy, the 69th Infantry Regiment Commander Lt. Col. James Gonyo, and other dignitaries from the FDNY attended the dedication for Engeldrum Field at Fort Hamilton US Army Garrison in Brooklyn NY. Staff Sgt. Christian P. Engeldrum, a former police officer, firefighter and National Guard Soldier from the 6
RMKTPB5F–Anne Bryan Smollin, a Sister of St., Joseph and a lecturer on wellness and spirituality, speaks to Soldiers and Airmen at Division of Military and Naval Affairs headquarters on August 27, 2014 to mark Women's Equality Day.
RMKTPJFY–Major Rick Redmond receives the 27th Inf. Bde. Cobt. Tm. colors during his retirement from Col. Biehler , commander of the 27th at Veteran's Outreach Center in Utica, N.Y. on June 19. Photo by Maj. Al Phillips.
RMKTPTXW–Soldiers from the 1156th Engineer Co. celebrate at their annual holiday party Dec. 5, 2015, in Kingston, NY. (New York Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Harley Jelis/Released)
RMKTR26W–ROUSES POINT, N.Y. -- New York Army National Guard Staff Sgt. David Hansen, a survey chief from the New York National Guard's 2nd Civil Support Team (CST), uses an Identifinder to check for radioactive materials aboard a suspect boat during Operation Clear Passage, a three-day, multi-agency homeland security exercise and water quality/navigational-boating enforcement event held on Lake Champlain from July 22 to 24. During the operation, 2nd CST members successfully found radiation sources on a boat and parked cars in and around the lake. Members of the 2nd CST and New York Naval Militia were a
RMKTPHRK–New York Army National Guard Command Sgt. Major Louis Wilson (left); Mr. Terrence O'Leary, New York State Deputy Secretary for Public Safety; Mr. Ray Sestak, veterans advocate; and Major General Patrick Murphy, the Adjutant General of New York present a wreath at the New York Military Forces Memorial outside Division of Military and Naval Affairs Headquarters during a pre-Memorial Day remembrance ceremony on Thursday, May 21. Members of the New York National Guard and Division of Military and Naval Affairs employees memorialized the 33 National Guard members who died in combat since 2001. ( U
RMKTPAEC–Soldiers from C Troop, 2/101st spend most of the day Aug. 10 learning how to use hand and eye signals to coordinate maneuvers on the water at Indian Lake. Three platoons of Soldiers made three runs each across aproximately a one and a half mile stretch of water and back. this training gives the unit commanders another combat capability as well as an aid to civil authorities use.
RMKTR08T–Airmen from the 105th Airlift Wing with the family of friends of Tech Sgt. Lemm and Staff Sgt. Bonacasa, come together for an for an award ceremony held at the 105th Airlift Wing, Stewart Air National Guard Base, Newburgh, NY on June 4, 2016. Tech Sgt. Lemm and Staff Sgt. Bonacasa were killed in action December 21, 2015 when a suicide bomber on an explosive-laden motorcycle attacked their patrol outside Bagram Air Base(U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Sara Pastorello/Released)
RMKTPPMF–Soldiers from the New York Army National Guard’s 1-69th Infantry Regiment and the Massachusetts Army National Guard’s 1-182nd Infantry Regiment compete in the Annual Logan-Duffy Rifle Match held at Camp Smith Training Site on October 3, 2015. (New York Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Michael Davis/Released)
RMKTPEET–New York Army National Guard Brig. Gen. Steven Wickstrom, left, speaks with Col. Andrew Schafer of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard's 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, part of the 28th Infantry Division. Balfe, the Assistant Division Commander for the 42nd Infantry Division, was part of an orientation visit to the Stryker Brigade Combat Team to learn about the unit's capabilities and employment.
RMKTNDDW–WESTHAMPTON BEACH, NY - Air Force Firefighters with the 106th Rescue Wing train with civilian firefighters to remove simulated victims from a burning aircraft at FS Gabreski Air National Guard Base in Westhampton, New Ork on April 2nd, 2013. The Airmen are assigned to the 106th Civil Engineering Squadron. Kellogg University provided the mock aircraft, which burned propane at an estimated 1,200 degrees.
RMKTPJ4M–Soldiers from the 102nd Military Police Battalion, Headquarters Detachment from Auburn, conduct detainee operations June 5 at Fort Drum during annual training. Photo by Maj. Al Phillips, 27th Inf. Brigade Cmbt. Tm.
RMKTPCC3–COLONIE NY-- The New York National Guard Family Readiness Council, a non-profit that raises money to help the families of New York Army and Air National Guard members, held its annual Hometown Heroes fundraising 5 K race on Oct. 19 at Crossings of Colonie Park here. Awards were presented to the fastest male and female runners and special recognition was given to participants in a "couch to 5 K " development program. (Division of Military and Naval Affairs Photo by Eric Durr/Released)
RMKTN8WF–WESTHAMPTON BEACH, NY - New York Air National Guard's 106th Rescue Wing hosts pararescue teams from across the nation for the bi-annual PJ Rodeo Competition. PJ Stands for Pararescue Jumper, the specialists trained to jump into water or hostile terrain to retrieve downed Airmen. The weeklong competition simulates real world scenarios testing the core skill sets of each rescue team. Event scenarios include Tactical Combat Casualty Care, Military Free-fall and Static-line parachuting Operations, Tactical Carbine and Pistol marksmanship, Zodiac Boat Operations, Maritime Navigation and High A
RMKTPEBC–A joint group of New York National Guard volunteers from the Air National Guard’s 109th Airlift Wing, based in Scotia, New York and 42nd Combat Aviation Brigade, based in Latham, New York, assist in the loading of donated Christmas Trees at Ellms Tree Farm in Ballston Spa December 3. Nearly 20 volunteers turned out to help load some 160 Christmas Trees bound for military families at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. The effort supported Trees for Troops, a nationwide campaign to deliver donated trees to military personnel and their families across the country and around the globe. U.S. Army Nationa
RMKTPTJP–New York City- On November 23, 2015 over 30 soldiers from the New York Guard 88th Brigade, based out of New York City and Long Island, the 56th Brigade and Headquarters Company from Peekskill along with 20 soldiers from the 369th Sustainment Brigade, New York Army National Guard assisted in the preparing and packing of over 2000 boxes of Thanksgiving food at the Jacob Javits Center in Manhattan as part of Governor Andrew Cuomo’s NY Holiday Giving event. After the food is boxed it is then distributed throughout various locations throughout the State to help those in need during this holiday s
RMKTP99X–Soldiers from U.S. Army Central Command Warrior Leadership Course conduct their final training lanes and evaluations with squads of soldiers versus mock opposing forces across multiple lanes during the night of July 10, 2014 in Camp Buehring, Kuwait. (N.Y. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Harley Jelis/Released)
RMKTPAM0–EAST MEADOW, N.Y. - The New York Army National Guard's 42nd Infantry Division Band performed at Eisenhower Park on August 13th 2014 in East Meadow (Nassau County, Long Island The performance iwas part of the 42nd Infantry Division Band's two-week Annual Training. The band will appear at performances across the state as the musical ambassadors of the New York Army National Guard and the 42nd Infantry "Rainbow" Division. Photos by 1LT Mark H Getman- NYARNG-JFHQ
RMKTNFJH–FORT PLAIN, N.Y. -- New York National Guard engineers from Task Force Engineer, a mixed force comprised of forces of the 204th Engineer Battalion, 206th Military Police Company and 1427th Transportation Company assist with debris removal and widening the Otsquago Creek here July 5th following the Guard's recovery support to flash flooding in the Mohawk Valley. The National Guard's initial response force of more than 50 Soldiers on June 28 grew to some 250 Soldiers on July 3 to support local communities in their recovery. U.S. Army photo by Lt. Col. Christopher Panzer, New York National Guard J
RMKTNEGX–Anastasia Prince, daughter of Marisol Bonilla, and Keri O’Neil help as members of the New York National Guard Youth Program plant a rainbow of red geraniums, yellow marigolds and blue lobelias on Armed Forces Day May 18 at the armory of the 42nd Infantry Division Headquarters in Troy, N.Y. The NYNG Youth Program aims to support children of military-affiliated members and planted flowers in Troy and in Latham, N.Y. (U.S. Army Photo by Spc. J.p. Lawrence, 42nd Infantry Division Public Affairs Office).
RMKTPH2X–CAMP SMITH, NY -An HH-60 Pavehawk from the 101st Rescue Squadron lands to pick up "wounded" airmen from the casualty collection point during the 106th Rescue Wing's Security Forces Squadron semi-annual "force on force" training at Camp Smith April 12, 2015. During the two-day long training event, security forces airmen secured "enemy" held buildings, retrieved injured allied personnel, provided first aid to the wounded and worked with pararescue jumpers from the 103rd Rescue Squadron to evacuate them to a pair of inbound HH-60 Pavehawk helicopters. (New York Air
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