Medal of Honor Series Wraps up with Lt. Terrance Graves
Second Lieutenant Terrance Graves was 22 when he died. On July 7, 2001, the Village of Groton (Tompkins County, where his family had relocated) unveiled a memorial honoring Terrance C.…
Slator Advances to Eagle Scout
Pictured is John Slator’s Eagle Scout project, a wind wall pavilion erected at the American Legion in Munnsville. (Munnsville, NY – Jan. 2013) The American Legion of Munnsville now has…
Dunford and Others Recognized by Eastern Air Defense
(Rome, NY – Jan. 25, 2013) More than 100 New York Air National Guardsmen, Canadian Forces members, federal civilians and guests were in attendance at the Radisson Hotel in Utica…
McConkey Reenlists in New York Army National Guard
(Canastota, NY – Jan. 2013) Major General Patrick A. Murphy, the Adjutant General, announces the recent reenlistment of members of the New York Army National Guard in recognition of their…
Coast Guard Installs Leaders
(Sylvan Beach, NY – Jan. 2013) Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 26 held its Change of Watch dinner Jan. 12, installing Karen Beehm of Hubbardsville as commander and William Cummings of…
Local Soldiers Receive New Ranks
(Jan. 2013) Major General Patrick A. Murphy, The Adjutant General for the State of New York, announces the promotion of members of the New York Army National Guard in recognition…
Future Fund of Central New York Seeks grant Applicants
(Madison, Onondaga Counties, NY – Jan. 7, 2013) The Future Fund of Central New York is requesting grant applicant letters of intent from nonprofits programs that provide assistance to veterans…
Madison County American Legion Committee to Meet
(Cazenovia, NY – Jan. 2013) The Madison County American Legion will meet Jan. 6 at Cazenovia Post #88 at 2 p.m. The Auxiliary will meet same place and time.