National Guardsmen awarded French valor medal for rescue of allied special forces

Six New York National Guard soldiers flew an all-night rescue mission in 2023 to reach an ambushed team of French commandos. They just received valor awards from the French army.
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Six New York Army National Guard Soldiers receive French Medal for actions in Iraq

Six New York Army National Guard Soldiers who helped rescue 34 French special forces during an August 2023 firefight in Iraq
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Green Berets in the National Guard: Serving as an elite operator part-time

Discover how you can become a full-fledged Green Beret while maintaining your civilian career in the National Guard. This video explores the unique opportunities offered to Army Special Forces reservists,
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New York Army National Guard Soldiers honored with French National Defense Medal

Rochester, N.Y. — Six New York Army National Guard Soldiers, who came to the aid of French Special Forces troops during a mission in August of 2023 in Northern
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Horseheads National Guardsman honored for aiding French troops in Iraq

Six National Guard members, including Sgt. Jedediah Estrada of Horseheads, were honored for helping French special forces on an Iraq mission.
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Staten Island resident takes command of the New York Army National Guard Field Feeding Company

CAMP SMITH TRAINING SITE, Cortlandt Manor, New York - New York Army National Guard Capt. David Martin, a Staten Island resident, assumed command of
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National Guard in each state is ordered to create 'quick reaction forces' trained in civil unrest

DC Federal Intervention National Guard soldiers patrol at Union Station, Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul) (Copyright 2025 The Associated ...