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Gen. Schwarzkopf buried at West Point
Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013
Gen. Norman Schwarzkopf, the no-nonsense Desert Storm commander famously nicknamed “Stormin’ Norman,” graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, soaking up it values: “Duty, Honor, Country.”
GLENVILLE
Departing balmy Antarctica, 109th Airlift Wing heading home
Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013
Air National Guard members with the 109th Airlift Wing are preparing for the long journey home.
MALTA
Malta parade in May to honor Iraq, Afghanistan veterans
Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013
The town of Malta plans to pay tribute to veterans of the recent wars in Iraq and Afghanistan with a rescheduled annual parade to be held on Route 9 on Saturday, May 18.
COLONIE
Soldier On receives furniture donation
Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013
BBL Hospitality recently donated truckloads of gently used furniture to Soldier On’s new Albany County Veterans Resource Center.
Airman from Montgomery County killed in industrial accident
Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013
Officials at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa say an airman from Palatine Bridge has died in an industrial accident.
NISKAYUNA
Rotterdam man takes over as Guard commander
Monday, Jan. 14, 2013
Soldiers of the New York Army National Guard’s Company E 427th Brigade Support Battalion stood at attention Sunday morning as 1st Lt. Mark Colloton took command ...
TROY
Waterford Navy vet gets belated honors for D-Day heroics
Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013
A World War II veteran who was among the sailors belatedly honored for their heroics on D-Day in France has been honored at a special ceremony near his hometown.
Honor Guard members serve with precision and respect
Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2013
The New York Army National Guard's Honor Guard stood at attention, played taps and handed folded flags to the grieving at about 10,200 military funerals in 2012 — 500 fewer than in the year prior.
TAMPA, Fla.
Desert Storm commander Schwarzkopf dead at 78
Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012
A U.S. official says retired Gen. H. Norman Schwarzkopf, who commanded the U.S.-led international coalition that drove Saddam Hussein's forces out of Kuwait in 1991, has died. He was 78.
GLENVILLE
Christmas to feature seals, penguins
Monday, Dec. 24, 2012
With Christmas just days away, all eyes are on the North Pole, but way down at the bottom of the globe, they’re gearing up for the big day, too.
SARATOGA SPRINGS
Museum uses toys to bring military history to children
Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012
A new exhibit at the New York State Military Museum featuring classic GI Joe toy figures and model tanks in historic battle situations is bringing more young visitors to the museum.
SARATOGA
Wreath-laying honors veterans across nation (photos, video)
Saturday, Dec. 15, 2012
The Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery hosted a ceremony Saturday as part of Wreaths Across America Day.
MECHANICVILLE
Fallen Marine laid to rest (photos)
Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2012
Lance Cpl. Anthony J. Denier was remembered Tuesday as a good son, a good brother and a brave soldier who was protecting his fellow Marines when he was killed by enemy fire Dec. 2 in Afghanistan.
CAPITAL REGION
Marine's body arrives, procession begins
Monday, Dec. 10, 2012
The body of Lance Cpl. Anthony J. Denier, killed Dec. 2 by enemy fire in Afghanistan, arrived on schedule this morning at Albany International Airport.
MECHANICVILLE
Procession today for fallen Mechanicville Marine
Monday, Dec. 10, 2012
The body of Lance Cpl. Anthony J. Denier, killed Dec. 2 by enemy fire in Afghanistan, will arrive in late morning today at Albany International Airport.
