On December 2nd, 2017 at the West Point Officers Club, located on West Point Military Academy over 250 guests attended the New York Guard and the New York Naval Militia Annual Holiday Ball, which also celebrated the Centennial of the New York which was establish in 1917. The New York Guard Acting Commander, Colonel David J Warager and the New York Naval Militia Commander, Rear Admiral “Trip” Powell addressed those in attendance. Guest remarks were made by Brigadier General Timothy LaBarge, Chief of Staff, NY Air National Guard. During the evening the New York Guard presented the NCO of the
On December 2nd, 2017 at the West Point Officers Club, located on West Point Military Academy over 250 guests attended the New York Guard and the New York Naval Militia Annual Holiday Ball, which also celebrated the Centennial of the New York which was establish in 1917. The New York Guard Acting Commander, Colonel David J Warager and the New York Naval Militia Commander, Rear Admiral “Trip” Powell addressed those in attendance. Guest remarks were made by Brigadier General Timothy LaBarge, Chief of Staff, NY Air National Guard. During the evening the New York Guard presented the NCO of the Year Award to SFC Trevis Wimer, and the Solider of the Year Award to SPC William Hernandez, from the 88th Area Command, which includes New York City and Long Island. In attendance at the Gala was Dr. Joseph Giovinco, who served in the New York Guard as a Staff Sergeant at Camp Smith Training Site from 1944-1947, and then went on to service in the Florida National Guard 1948-1952. Dr. Giovinco was Presented with an Honorable Discharge from the New York Guard by Col Warager, a New Your Guard 1st Provision Regiment Medal and a Commemorative New York Guard Centennial Challenge Coin. As part of the evenings festivities, New York Guard Sgt Garry Ferris performed his World War II Radio, with music from the time played during his show. In addition, special Guest Actor/Producer Michael Nathanson, who currently plays DHS Agent Sam Stein in Marvel’s The Punisher, currently on Netflix, and his Wife Haley attended the New York Guard Centennial Gala. Mr. Nathanson addressed those in attendance with his remarks of thanks to all who serve, and offered congratulations to the New York Guard on behalf of the show, its star Jon Bernthal and the entire cast and crew. Mr. Nathanson’s comments were followed with a special Video Message from his co-star Deborah Ann Woll, who plays Karen Page in the series. Mr. Nathanson was presented a Commemorative New York Guard Centennial Challenge C
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