Your Browser does not support "cascading style sheets" (CSS).
To view this page correctly you must enable support for this feature through your browser preferences.
Download full resolution image Irish Defense Forces join 'Fighting 69th' in NYC

Irish Defense Forces join 'Fighting 69th' in NYC

NEW YORK - Members of the Irish Defense Forces 58th Reserve Infantry Battalion render honors as Soldiers of the New York Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry Regiment pass outside Saint Patrick's Cathedral following the mass of Saint Patrick in New York City March 17. The 69th Infantry, famous for its part of the Civil War's Irish Brigade, has long historic ties to its Irish heritage. The 69th Infantry has led the city's Saint Patrick's Day parade up 5th Avenue for the past 159 years.

DMNA Press Releases

LoadingLoading Press Releases...

NY National Guard In the News

The Altamont Enterprise -- Sun, 14 Apr 2024 Lamorte heads Guards state marksmanship team GUILDERLAND New York Army National Guard Sgt. 1st Class Robert Lamorte II, a Guilderland resident, will head a four-man team set to compete in the Army National Guards annual marksmanship... (more)

WRGB -- Sun, 14 Apr 2024 New York Army National Guard conducts wildfire training drills along Mohawk River Starting Monday, you may see helicopters circling the area but there's no need to panic. That's because the New York Army National Guard black hawk helicopter crews will be conducting wildfire... (more)

Times Union -- Sun, 14 Apr 2024 Paralegal James Valk of Kinderhook has advanced to warrant officer in the New York Army National Guard Promotion James Valk of Kinderhook was promoted to warrant officer in the New York Army National Guard during a ceremony at the New York National Guard headquarters in Latham. Valk earned... (more)

© NYS DMNA: Home
URL: https://dmna.ny.gov/?id=1268925452
3.137.192.3
Dated: Fri, Mar 19, 2010 @ 16:41