News from New York State Division of Military & Naval Affairs
For more information contact: 1st Lt. Geoffrey Milligan (585) 783-5325, Company A/Chief Warrent Officer 3 James Fiorilli (585) 704-7986, Company B
Send Off Ceremonies for Rochester Area Army National Guard Soldiers
Company A and Company B 427th Brigade Support Battalion heading for Afghanistan
LATHAM, NY (01/13/2008; 1200)(readMedia)-- Two Rochester area New York Army National Guard units will conduct send-off ceremonies on Wednesday, Jan. 16 as they depart for post-mobilization training at Fort Bragg, North Carolina
Company A, 427th BSB
WHO:Company A 427th Brigade Support Battalion.
WHAT:Send-off ceremony for 115 New York Army National Guard Soldiers and their families.
WHEN: 1 p.m., Wednesday January 16, 2008.
WHERE: First Bible Baptist Church, 990 Manitou Road, Hilton, N.Y.
BACKGROUND: Company A 427th BSB will provide logistics support training for the Afghan National Army and Police Force. The Soldiers go on Federal Active Duty on Jan. 17 and will depart for Fort Bragg for approximately two months of training before deploying to Afghanistan.
Company B 427th BSB
WHO:Company B 427th Brigade Support Battalion.
WHAT:Send-off ceremony for 108 New York Army National Guard Soldiers and their families.
WHEN: 11 a.m.Wednesday January 16, 2008.
WHERE: New York State Armory, 145 Culver Road, Rochester.
BACKGROUND: Company B 427th BSB will provide logistics support training for the Afghan National Army and Police Force. The Soldiers go on Federal Active Duty on Jan. 17 and will depart for Fort Bragg for approximately two months of training before deploying to Afghanistan.
OVERVIEW: The Send-Off ceremonies in the Rochester area are just two of nine farewell events occurring Jan. 16 as the New York Army National Guard's 27th Brigade Combat Team enters Federal service en route to Afghanistan.
The Department of Defense announced plans on August 1st to mobilize more than 1,700 members of the Guard's Syracuse-based Headquarters, 27th Infantry Brigade Combat Team and sub elements in 2008. The 27th will take command of Combined Joint Task Force Phoenix VII, which has the responsibility for the training and mentoring of the Afghan National Army and National Police and providing additional reconstruction support to the fledgling democracy and the Afghan people. The deployment period will be one year.
Presently, the South Carolina Army National Guard's 218th Brigade is performing this mission having taken over from the Washington Guard's 41st Brigade in May.
The task force from New York will include Soldiers from the New York City and Hudson Valley areas, the Capital District, the North Country and Central and Western New York.
In addition to the Syracuse-based 27th Brigade Headquarters, Combined Joint Task Force Phoenix VII will include a Training Assistance Group formed from the Guard's 106th Regional Training Institute based at Camp Smith in the Hudson Valley and mentoring teams drawn from Guard combat and combat support units, security force personnel from the Western New York-based 2nd Squadron 101st Cavalry, the 2nd Battalion 108th Infantry from Central and upstate New York and the Fighting 69th Infantry Battalion from New York City and the Hudson Valley, and logistic and personnel from the 427th Forward Support Battalion at various armories statewide.
More than 6,000 members of the New York Army National Guard have been called to federal active duty for service mostly in Iraq or Afghanistan since 2003. Deployment levels peaked in 2004, when more than 3,500 troops assigned to nearly a dozen different units were on duty. About 600 New York National Guard Soldiers are presently serving on active duty.
For photographs of the 27th Brigade Combat Team Soldiers Training for use with this release go to the Division Military and Naval Affairs Website at http://dmna.state.ny.us/index.php.
News from New York State Division of Military & Naval Affairs
For more information contact: Staff Sgt. Johnny Madera (646) 424-5520
Send Off Ceremonies for NewYork City Army National Guard Soldiers
1st Battalion 69th Infantry Soldiers ( The Fighting 69th) Heading for Afghanistan
NEW YORK, NY (01/13/2008; 1200)(readMedia)-- Members of the New York Army National Guard's 69th Infantry will conduct a send-off ceremony on Wednesday, Jan. 16 for Soldiers departing for post-mobilization training at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
WHO: New York City-based members of 1st Battalion 69th Infantry.
WHAT:Send-off ceremony for 130 New York Army National Guard Soldiers and their families.
WHEN: 12 p.m. (noon), Wednesday January 16, 2008.
WHERE: Hunter College Auditorium, 69th Street & Lexington Ave.
BACKGROUND: The members of 1st Battalion 69th Infantry will be part of a 700 Soldier Security Force built around the 2nd squadron 101st Cavalry, which will provide security for an international team of Soldiers and Police officers charged with providing training for the Afghan National Army and Police Force. The Soldiers go on Federal Active Duty on Jan. 17 and will depart for Fort Bragg for approximately two months of training before deploying to Afghanistan.
OVERVIEW: The Send-Off ceremony in Manhattan is one of nine farewell events occurring Jan. 16 as the New York Army National Guard's 27th Brigade Combat Team enters Federal service en route to Afghanistan.
The Department of Defense announced plans on August 1st to mobilize more than 1,700 members of the Guard's Syracuse-based Headquarters, 27th Infantry Brigade Combat Team and sub elements in 2008. The 27th will take command of Combined Joint Task Force Phoenix VII, which has the responsibility for the training and mentoring of the Afghan National Army and National Police and providing additional reconstruction support to the fledgling democracy and the Afghan people. The deployment period will be one year.
Presently, the South Carolina Army National Guard's 218th Brigade is performing this mission having taken over from the Washington Guard's 41st Brigade in May.
The task force from New York will include Soldiers from the New York City and Hudson Valley areas, the Capital District, the North Country and Central and Western New York.
In addition to the Syracuse-based 27th Brigade Headquarters, Combined Joint Task Force Phoenix VII will include a Training Assistance Group formed from the Guard's 106th Regional Training Institute based at Camp Smith in the Hudson Valley and mentoring teams drawn from Guard combat and combat support units, security force personnel from the Western New York-based 2nd Squadron 101st Cavalry, the 2nd Battalion 108th Infantry from Central and upstate New York and the Fighting 69th Infantry Battalion from New York City and the Hudson Valley, and logistic and personnel from the 427th Forward Support Battalion at various armories statewide.
More than 6,000 members of the New York Army National Guard have been called to federal active duty for service mostly in Iraq or Afghanistan since 2003. Deployment levels peaked in 2004, when more than 3,500 troops assigned to nearly a dozen different units were on duty. About 600 New York National Guard Soldiers are presently serving on active duty.
For photographs of the 27th Brigade Combat Team Soldiers Training for use with this release go to the Division Military and Naval Affairs Website at http://dmna.state.ny.us/index.php.
News from New York State Division of Military & Naval Affairs
For more information contact: Mr. Eric Durr, 518-786-4581/ 1st Lt. Amy Bonnano, amy.f.bonanno@us.army.mil
Send-Off Ceremony for Hudson Valley-area Army National Guard Soldiers
Camp Smith-based National Guard Soldiers Heading for Afghanistan
CORTLANDT MANOR, NY (01/13/2008; 1200)(readMedia)-- Soldiers assigned to the New York Army National Guard's 106th Regional Training Institute will conduct a send-off ceremony on Wednesday, Jan. 16 for Soldiers departing for post-mobilization training at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
WHO:Camp Smith-based members of the 106th Regional Training Institute.
WHAT:Send-off ceremony for 90 New York Army National Guard Soldiers and their families.
WHEN: 2 p.m., Wednesday January 16, 2008.
WHERE: Camp Smith(Parade Field), Routes 6 and 202 Cortlandt Manor.
BACKGROUND: Members of the RTI will be responsible for training the Afghan National Army as part of an international team of Soldiers. The Soldiers go on Federal Active Duty on Jan. 17 and will depart for Fort Bragg for approximately two months of training before deploying to Afghanistan.
OVERVIEW: The Send-Off ceremony at Camp Smith is one of nine farewell events occurring Jan. 16 as the New York Army National Guard's 27th Brigade Combat Team enters Federal service en route to Afghanistan.
The Department of Defense announced plans on August 1st to mobilize more than 1,700 members of the Guard's Syracuse-based Headquarters, 27th Infantry Brigade Combat Team and sub elements in 2008. The 27th will take command of Combined Joint Task Force Phoenix VII, which has the responsibility for the training and mentoring of the Afghan National Army and National Police and providing additional reconstruction support to the fledgling democracy and the Afghan people. The deployment period will be one year.
Presently, the South Carolina Army National Guard's 218th Brigade is performing this mission having taken over from the Washington Guard's 41st Brigade in May.
The task force from New York will include Soldiers from the New York City and Hudson Valley areas, the Capital District, the North Country and Central and Western New York.
In addition to the Syracuse-based 27th Brigade Headquarters, Combined Joint Task Force Phoenix VII will include a Training Assistance Group formed from the Guard's 106th Regional Training Institute based at Camp Smith in the Hudson Valley and mentoring teams drawn from Guard combat and combat support units, security force personnel from the Western New York-based 2nd Squadron 101st Cavalry, the 2nd Battalion 108th Infantry from Central and upstate New York and the Fighting 69th Infantry Battalion from New York City and the Hudson Valley, and logistic and personnel from the 427th Forward Support Battalion at various armories statewide.
More than 6,000 members of the New York Army National Guard have been called to federal active duty for service mostly in Iraq or Afghanistan since 2003. Deployment levels peaked in 2004, when more than 3,500 troops assigned to nearly a dozen different units were on duty. About 600 New York National Guard Soldiers are presently serving on active duty.
Media interested in covering this event should contact 1st Lt. Amy Bonnano to arrange for access to this secure military facility.
For photographs of the 27th Brigade Combat Team Soldiers Training for use with this release go to the Division Military and Naval Affairs Website at http://dmna.state.ny.us/index.php.
News from New York State Division of Military & Naval Affairs
For more information contact: 1st Lt. Stefan Belliveau, (716) 888-5646, 2-101st Cav./:Capt. Jamie Park (716) 888-5743, Co. C 427th Support Bn.
Send Off Ceremonies for Buffalo Area Army National Guard Soldiers
2nd Squadron 101st Cavalry and Company C 427th Support Battalion heading for Afghanistan
LATHAM, NY (01/13/2008; 1200)(readMedia)-- Two Buffalo area New York Army National Guard units will conduct send-off ceremonies on Wednesday, Jan. 16 as they depart for post-mobilization training at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
2nd Squadron 101st Cavalry
WHO: 2nd Squadron 101st Cavalry, assigned to the Masten Ave Armory.
WHAT:Send-off ceremony for 220 New York Army National Guard Soldiers and their families.
WHEN: 2 p.m., Wednesday January 16, 2008.
WHERE Ralph Wilson Stadium Field House (Rich Stadium), Buffalo
BACKGROUND: 2nd Squadron 101st Cavalry will form the backbone of a 600 Soldier Security Force which will provide security for an international team of Soldiers and Police officers charged with providing training for the Afghan National Army and Police Force. The Soldiers go on Federal Active Duty on Jan. 17 and will depart for Fort Bragg for approximately two months of training before deploying to Afghanistan.
Company C 427th Brigade Support Battalion
WHO:Company C, 427th Brigade Support Battalion.
WHAT:Send-off ceremony for 35New York Army National Guard Soldiers and their families.
WHEN: 10 a.m., Wednesday January 16, 2008.
WHERE:State Armory Connecticut Street, Buffalo.
BACKGROUND: Company 2 427th BSB will provide support to units training the Afghan National Army and Police Force. The Soldiers go on Federal Active Duty on Jan. 17 and will depart for Fort Bragg for approximately two months of training before deploying to Afghanistan.
OVERVIEW: The Send-Off ceremonies in Buffalo are just two of nine farewell events occurring Jan. 16 as the New York Army National Guard's 27th Brigade Combat Team enters Federal service en route to Afghanistan.
The Department of Defense announced plans on August 1st to mobilize more than 1,700 members of the Guard's Syracuse-based Headquarters, 27th Infantry Brigade Combat Team and sub elements in 2008. The 27th will take command of Combined Joint Task Force Phoenix VII, which has the responsibility for the training and mentoring of the Afghan National Army and National Police and providing additional reconstruction support to the fledgling democracy and the Afghan people. The deployment period will be one year.
Presently, the South Carolina Army National Guard's 218th Brigade is performing this mission having taken over from the Washington Guard's 41st Brigade in May.
The task force from New York will include Soldiers from the New York City and Hudson Valley areas, the Capital District, the North Country and Central and Western New York.
In addition to the Syracuse-based 27th Brigade Headquarters, Combined Joint Task Force Phoenix VII will include a Training Assistance Group formed from the Guard's 106th Regional Training Institute based at Camp Smith in the Hudson Valley and mentoring teams drawn from Guard combat and combat support units, security force personnel from the Western New York-based 2nd Squadron 101st Cavalry, the 2nd Battalion 108th Infantry from Central and upstate New York and the Fighting 69th Infantry Battalion from New York City and the Hudson Valley, and logistic and personnel from the 427th Forward Support Battalion at various armories statewide.
More than 6,000 members of the New York Army National Guard have been called to federal active duty for service mostly in Iraq or Afghanistan since 2003. Deployment levels peaked in 2004, when more than 3,500 troops assigned to nearly a dozen different units were on duty. About 600 New York National Guard Soldiers are presently serving on active duty.
News from New York State Division of Military & Naval Affairs
For more information contact: 1st Sgt. James Meltz cell (518) 337-6810
Send Off Ceremonies for Ithaca Based Army National Guard Soldiers
Members of Company D 108th Infantry Heading for Afghanistan
LATHAM, NY (01/13/2008; 1201)(readMedia)-- Company D of the New York Army National Guard's 108th Infantry will conduct a send-off ceremony on Wednesday, Jan. 16 for Soldiers departing for post-mobilization training at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
WHO:Ithaca-based members of Company D 2nd Battalion 108th Infantry.
WHAT:Send-off ceremony for 80 New York Army National Guard Soldiers and their families.
WHEN: 6 p.m., Wednesday January 16, 2008.
WHERE: New York State Armory, Hanshaw Road, Ithaca.
BACKGROUND: Members of D Co. 108th Infantry will be part of a 700 Soldier Security Force which will provide security for an international team of Soldiers and Police officers charged with providing training for the Afghan National Army and Police Force. The Soldiers go on Federal Active Duty on Jan. 17 and will depart for Fort Bragg for approximately two months of training before deploying to Afghanistan.
OVERVIEW: The Send-Off ceremony in Ithaca is one of nine farewell events occurring Jan. 16 as the New York Army National Guard's 27th Brigade Combat Team enters Federal service en route to Afghanistan.
The Department of Defense announced plans on August 1st to mobilize more than 1,700 members of the Guard's Syracuse-based Headquarters, 27th Infantry Brigade Combat Team and sub elements in 2008. The 27th will take command of Combined Joint Task Force Phoenix VII, which has the responsibility for the training and mentoring of the Afghan National Army and National Police and providing additional reconstruction support to the fledgling democracy and the Afghan people. The deployment period will be one year.
Presently, the South Carolina Army National Guard's 218th Brigade is performing this mission having taken over from the Washington Guard's 41st Brigade in May.
The task force from New York will include Soldiers from the New York City and Hudson Valley areas, the Capital District, the North Country and Central and Western New York.
In addition to the Syracuse-based 27th Brigade Headquarters, Combined Joint Task Force Phoenix VII will include a Training Assistance Group formed from the Guard's 106th Regional Training Institute based at Camp Smith in the Hudson Valley and mentoring teams drawn from Guard combat and combat support units, security force personnel from the Western New York-based 2nd Squadron 101st Cavalry, the 2nd Battalion 108th Infantry from Central and upstate New York and the Fighting 69th Infantry Battalion from New York City and the Hudson Valley, and logistic and personnel from the 427th Forward Support Battalion at various armories statewide.
More than 6,000 members of the New York Army National Guard have been called to federal active duty for service mostly in Iraq or Afghanistan since 2003. Deployment levels peaked in 2004, when more than 3,500 troops assigned to nearly a dozen different units were on duty. About 600 New York National Guard Soldiers are presently serving on active duty.
For photographs of the 27th Brigade Combat Team Soldiers Training for use with this release go to the Division Military and Naval Affairs Website at http://dmna.state.ny.us/index.php.
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