CONTACT: Sgt 1st Class Harrison (716) 465-5497

FOR RELEASE: Sunday, Jul 13, 2008

ON SITE: Sgt 1st Class Harrison (716) 465-5497

WHO:

Erie County-based New York Army National Guard Recruiting Staff

WHAT:

Recruiting Display at the Canal Fest (POSSIBLE STORY OPPORTUNITY) that includes a National Guard 88 NASCAR

WHEN:

Sunday, July 13, thru Sunday, July 20. (For best times for opportunity coverage and interviews call Sgt. 1st Class Harrison)

WHERE:

Main and Niagara Street, Tonawanda, N.Y. (near Gateway Park)

New York Army National Guard citizen soldiers with the 27th Brigade Combat Team and 42nd Infantry Division and 56th Troop Division in Buffalo are once again operating recruiting displays during the Canal Fest to make it easier for prospective applicants to learn about service opportunities and help the Guard reach out to qualified-potential recruits. The Guard has immediate part-time openings in units throughout the region and there are many new incentives that benefit new members. The New York National Guard is integral to state and community readiness and emergency response. Community support is deemed essential to improving troop levels to help ensure New York is ready for future challenges. “New York’s Citizen Soldiers from across our state have provided tremendous and historic service both before 9-11, 2001 and ever since,” said Maj. Gen. Joseph J. Taluto, Adjutant General of New York. “Because of our experience and fortitude, New York has the finest National Guard in the nation. New volunteers are now needed to join the ranks of our veteran force so that, together, they can continue to protect our state and communities.” For more information contact Public Affairs Office at the New York State Division of Military and Naval Affairs at (518) 786-4581 or the official website: www.canalfest.com. For information on joining the New York National Guard call toll free at 1-800-GO GUARD.