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05/27/2026
The U.S. Department of War honors Harlem Hellfighter, Sgt. Henry Johnson, today.
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Unmatched lethality and absolute courage.
During World War I, Army Pvt. Henry Johnson of the legendary Harlem Hellfighters sustained 21 wounds while repelling an enemy raid in France.
Fighting hand-to-hand with a bolo knife, he defeated the enemy and saved a fellow soldier. We honor this Medal of Honor recipient and the relentless grit that defines the American fighting force.
From the training grounds of Pennsylvania to a legendary piece of American history, our New York Army National Guard culinary Soldiers are proving they are among the best in the nation.
Soldiers with Detachment 1, 1501st Field Feeding Company, 369th Division Special Troops Battalion, were recognized at the Military Foodservice Awards on May 15 after winning the Phase Two regional Philip A. Connelly competition in the U.S. Army National Guard Field Kitchen category.
During the rigorous evaluation at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, the 15-Soldier team excelled under the leadership of 1st Lt. Nevena Rakonjac and Sgt. 1st Class Jonathan Hopkins.
The regional victory earned the unit, commanded by Capt. David Martin, a trip to Chicago for advanced professional development hosted by the National Restaurant Association. To celebrate the achievement, the battalion command team, Lt. Col. David Myones and Command Sgt. Maj. Edgar Ponce, traveled to support the 1501st footprint at the historic Palmer House Hilton.
The venue itself provided a masterclass in hospitality history. The Palmer House has hosted nearly every U.S. president since Ulysses S. Grant, including a legendary 1879 welcome-back banquet where Mark Twain famously stood on a table at 2:00 a.m. to toast the general. It is also the official birthplace of the chocolate brownie, which was invented by the hotel's pastry chef in 1893 after Bertha Palmer requested a portable, box-lunch dessert for women attending the World's Columbian Exposition.
Congratulations to the Soldiers of the 1501st and their commander, Capt. David Martin, on this stellar win!
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05/01/2026
Ready for the mission. 🇺🇸
On April 29, the New York Army National Guard’s 37th Finance Company held a departure ceremony in Whitestone, N.Y., as they prepare for federal service.
During the event, Capt. Kelly Girolamo addressed the families directly, acknowledging that they serve alongside their Soldiers every day. "What you have given to make this deployment possible is something this unit recognizes and does not take for granted," she said.
The ceremony, led by 1st Lt. Michael Catalano, the master of ceremonies, included remarks from 27th Finance Battalion Commander Lt. Col. Sara Mitchell, who praised the unit’s focus and resilience.
We wish our Soldiers a safe and successful deployment.
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04/15/2026
TEAMWORK IN ACTION: NYNG Soldiers assist in Rio Grande rescue
On April 1, a suspected human smuggling pursuit near Laredo, Texas, took a life-threatening turn when a vehicle crashed and its occupants attempted to swim across the Rio Grande.
Spc. Alexa Aviles and Spc. Jahdaniel Garcia, with the 442nd Military Police Company, monitoring the sector for Joint Task Force-Southern Border, heard the radio traffic and saw the situation unfolding. Recognizing the danger of the river’s strong currents, they immediately grabbed emergency supplies from their vehicle.
"I saw them struggling in the current," said Garcia. "I immediately grabbed rope and flotation devices... and ran the supplies over to border patrol agents and state troopers."
Working alongside U.S. Border Patrol and Texas State Troopers, our Soldiers helped pull three individuals from the water. While the incident serves as a somber reminder of the hazards of illegal crossings and smuggling operations, we are incredibly proud of the professionalism and readiness of our Guard members.
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04/14/2026
"Write the date of graduation on your wall... you have to graduate."
The Second Annual Hellfighters Ball was a night defined by the pursuit of excellence and the honoring of a storied past. With over 350 service members, veterans, and families in attendance at the Harlem Regiment Armory, we gathered to celebrate the 369th Infantry Regiment’s enduring impact on American history.
Author Doug Melville provided a moving keynote on the "Invisible Generals," highlighting the career of Gen. Benjamin O. Davis Jr. Despite facing immense institutional obstacles, Davis maintained a focus on duty that eventually revolutionized American safety—leading to the creation of the Federal Air Marshal program and the TSA.
Lt. Col. David Myones, commander of the 369th Division Special Troops Battalion, emphasized the "second fight" for historical recognition, noting that the Congressional Gold Medal serves as a permanent validation of the Regiment’s record-breaking service. We were especially honored to be joined by the descendants of WWI leaders, whose families have preserved these vital records of service for over a century.
A sincere thank you to the 369th Veterans Association and our community partners for ensuring the Hellfighter legacy continues to inspire the next generation of leaders, the same way those “... you have to graduate,” were spoken from father to son.
On March 14-15, the 1501st Quartermaster Company took the field for the Phase Two evaluation of the Philip A. Connelly Awards Program. This program, a partnership between the Department of the Army and the National Restaurant Association, recognizes the best in military food service.
During the evaluation, the team demonstrated mastery of the Mobile Kitchen Trailer (MKT) and Field Feeding Sanitation Center, proving their readiness for upcoming large-scale operations.
Readiness NCO Sgt. 1st Class Lauren Rubino set a new standard for packet submissions. The officer and NCO in charge were 1st Lt. Nevena Rakonjac and Sgt. 1st Class Jonathan Hopkins.
Congratulations to Capt. David Martin, 1st Sgt. Diana Jose-Garcia, and the entire 1501st team for their selection as national finalists, and their outstanding performance.
A Harlem Hellfighter, Spottswood “Spot” Poles, was among six citizen soldiers honored by The Nationals during an Arlington tribute, ahead of Major League Baseball’s Opening Day.
Poles, known for his batting average and speed, served in the 369th Infantry Regiment.
According to the official record, Poles earned five battle stars and a Purple Heart for his heroism.
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