Soldiers of the 369th Infantry Regiment band stand at rest as they wait to march up Fifth Avenue in New York City on Feb. 17, 1919 during a parade held to welcome the New York National Guard unit home. More than 2,000 Soldiers took part in the parade up Fifth Avenue. The Soldiers marched seven miles from downtown Manhattan to Harlem. The band was led by noted musician Lt. James … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Boat Crew Rescues 2 People
SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 – A Coast Guard Station San Juan boat crew rescued two persons from the water, Monday, after their personal watercraft was overturned near Icacos Beach off Fajardo, Puerto Rico. The rescue occurred during Coast Guard and partner agency Operation Dry Water efforts in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands this past Labor Day weekend. Coast Guard … [Read more...]
Space Force’s First Officer Training Course Graduates
SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 - The U.S. Space Force reached a historic milestone Aug. 28 when the inaugural class of Guardian officers graduated from the Officer Training Course at Peterson Space Force Base. More than 80 officers completed the year-long program, marking a new era in how the Space Force trains and develops its commissioned force. OTC is now the service’s initial leader … [Read more...]
Guard Members on Duty in Washington D.C.
SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 – More than 2,000 National Guard Soldiers and Airmen from six states and the District of Columbia are on duty in Washington as part of Joint Task Force – District of Columbia in support of local and federal authorities and law enforcement agencies. “These extraordinary service [members] are here to serve the task force,” said U.S. Army Col. Larry Doane, … [Read more...]
USS New York Enters The Shipyards
SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 – The San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21) arrived at Marine Hydraulic Industrial Shipyard for a CNO maintenance availability, Sep. 2. A Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) availability is an essential, scheduled maintenance period approved by the CNO for performing industrial maintenance, modernization, and upgrades on naval … [Read more...]