DECEMBER 1, 2021 – Fifteen New York National Guard volunteers joined veterans at Ellms Tree Farm on Nov. 29 to load 110 Christmas trees as part of the Trees for Troops program. New York National Guard Soldiers and Airmen have been loading the donated trees to give to military families and deployed troops for 17 years. “It amazes me each and every year to see the support … [Read more...]
UH-60V Black Hawk a Major Upgrade Over Previous Variants
NOVEMBER 20, 2021 – On the outside, the new UH-60V Black Hawk helicopters look nearly identical to previous variants of the UH-60. It’s what’s on the inside that sets them apart. The UH-60V – referred to as the “Victor” – was developed with to overhaul the aging UH-60A and L fleets. The new model has several technological advancements that make it easier to operate than … [Read more...]
Guard Partnership Program Adapts, Continues to Grow
NOVEMBER 13, 2021 - A National Guard program formed in the wake of the fall of the Soviet Union has adapted and continues to provide benefits to partnerships around the world, Army Gen. Daniel R. Hokanson, the chief of the National Guard Bureau, said at a Defense Writers' Group breakfast in Washington. The State Partnership Program matches state National Guards with nations. … [Read more...]
NY National Guard Tries Out Army’s New Rifle
NOVEMBER 10, 2021 – Across the New York Army National Guard’s 27th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Soldiers are closing the gap between the reach of the basic Soldier and the highly trained sniper with the Army’s Squad Designated Marksman Rifle. During two days of new equipment training, 30 of the brigade’s Soldiers from New York and Massachusetts learned to operate and … [Read more...]
Guard Soldier First Woman to Graduate Army Sniper Course
NOVEMBER 10, 2021 — A Montana Army National Guard Soldier became the first woman to complete the U.S. Army Sniper Course at Fort Benning, Georgia, Nov. 5. At this time, the military is not identifying this Soldier by name. "We are extremely proud of this Soldier's achievement and recognize that this is a milestone for not only Montana, but the entire National Guard and … [Read more...]