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New York National Guard
New York Army National Guard|New York Air National Guard
10,000
ARNG Strength
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Army National Guard
HeadquartersLatham
Major Units42nd Infantry Division (Rainbow), 27th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 53rd Troop Command
InstallationsCamp Smith, Fort Drum (shared), Stratton ANGB
Air National Guard
Wings105th Airlift Wing, 106th Rescue Wing, 107th Attack Wing, 109th Airlift Wing, 174th Attack Wing
BasesStewart ANGB, Francis S. Gabreski ANGB, Niagara Falls ARS, Stratton ANGB, Hancock Field
New York Guard Benefits
Tuition Assistance
NY Veterans Tuition Award (HESC) covers tuition (capped at SUNY undergrad rate) at SUNY/CUNY/private/voc schools for combat-zone vets and 4-year active-duty vets.
Source · Verified 2026-05-01
Tax Benefits
NY allows a subtraction modification for Title 10 active federal duty pay (non-training) and NY Military Law §6.1 state active duty pay; combat zone pay is also subtracted (IT-225, code S-119).
Source · Verified 2026-05-01
State-Specific
NY DMNA hosts three state forces: ARNG, ANG, plus the New York Naval Militia (~3,200) and New York Guard (state defense force, ~300).
Source · Verified 2026-05-01
Benefits sourced from public state government websites. Verify current eligibility with your recruiter and state benefits office.
Activation History (1)
COVID-19 Pandemic ResponseCOVID-19
2020 — 2021|~3,000 troops
Testing sites, hospital support, food distribution, and logistics across New York. Guard members operated Javits Center field hospital.
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