Camp Smith Training Site, Cortlandt Manor, NY – On August 20th, 2016 the New York Guard completed their week long annual training with graduation ceremonies for the soldiers who completed their IET (Initial Entry Training) course, Basic Officers Course, Advanced MERN (Military Emergency Radio Network )communications course and Mess Operations Course. After receiving their course completion certifications, over 350 soldiers from the New York Guard participated in a pass and review parade for the guest speaker, the New York Military Forces Deputy Adjutant General Brigadier General Raymond Sh
Camp Smith Training Site, Cortlandt Manor, NY – On August 20th, 2016 the New York Guard completed their week long annual training with graduation ceremonies for the soldiers who completed their IET (Initial Entry Training) course, Basic Officers Course, Advanced MERN (Military Emergency Radio Network )communications course and Mess Operations Course. After receiving their course completion certifications, over 350 soldiers from the New York Guard participated in a pass and review parade for the guest speaker, the New York Military Forces Deputy Adjutant General Brigadier General Raymond Shields, New York Guard Commander Brigadier General Stephen Bucaria, invited family, guest and retires from the New York Guard. At the conclusion of the ceremony Brigadier General Shields recognized Brigadier General Bucaria time as Commander of the New York Guard and congratulated him on his upcoming retirement from the New York Guard on August 28, 2016. The units of the New York Guard, along with soldiers from the NYARNG 42nd Infantry “Rainbow” Division Band, who performed with the 89th New York Guard Band marched past BG Shields and BG Bucaria in a final troop pass and review for the outgoing New York Guard Commander. Brigadier General Bucaria rendered a parting salute to the New York Guard formation and thanked them for their support and dedication to the New York Guard, New York National Guard and to the citizens of the State of New York. Photos by Captain Mark Getman/New York Guard/Released
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