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A group of soldiers holding up a wooden box.

LTC Joe Whaley relinquishes command of the Fighting 69th

November 3, 2021

Ltc. Joseph Whaley, outgoing commander of the 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry Regiment, receives a Smithfield rifle as a gift from his colleagues at a change of command ceremony at the unit’s armory in New York City, October 24. Ltc. Shawn…

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A group of men in uniforms marching on grass.

The 27th Division Association Inc.

October 14, 2021

The Order of the Purple Heart was conferred on selected members of the 27th Division, the New York state guard unit which served under Maj Gen John F. O’Ryan in France during the World War. October 10, 1932.Author’s collection.

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A painting of the old church, possibly in the early 2 0 th century.

New York State Armories

October 14, 2021

Before the Statler Drive (Barton Hall) Armory opened in 1918, the old chapel on Cornell University was used for the training of Guardsmen and University Cadets. Circa 1912.

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A group of soldiers are practicing shooting at an obstacle course.

New Post Title Here!

September 24, 2021

This is my copy. This is my copy. This is my copy. This is my copy. This is my copy. This is my copy. This is my copy. This is my copy. This is my copy. This is my copy.…

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A soldier is sitting in the grass with his rifle.

My Post Four

September 14, 2021
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A tank with a large gun on top of it.

My Post Three

September 14, 2021
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A soldier is laying in the woods with his rifle.

My Post Two

September 14, 2021
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A soldier is holding his rifle and aiming it.

My Post One

September 14, 2021
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