The New York State Division of Military and Naval Affairs ( NYS DMNA ) is responsible for the state's New York Army National Guard , New York Air National Guard , New York Guard and the New York Naval Militia . It is headed by Adjutant General of New York Major General Raymond F. Shields Jr., appointed on October 1, 2018. with the Governor of New York Kathy Hochul serving as Commander in Chief of the state's militia forces. It is part of the New York State Executive Department .
27-863: All of the armories in New York State are run directly or indirectly by the Division of Military and Naval Affairs. The DMNA headquarters, located in Latham, New York near Albany, is within 8 miles of both the Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory and the General Electric Research and Development facility in Niskayuna, New York . The Constitution of the United States specifically charges the "Militia of
54-754: A call by the President or Congress . When National Guard troops are called to federal service, the President serves as Commander-in-Chief . The federal mission assigned to the National Guard is: "To provide properly trained and equipped units for prompt mobilization for war, National emergency or as otherwise needed." Unlike United States Army Reserve members, National Guard members cannot be mobilized individually (except through voluntary transfers and Temporary Duty Assignments (TDYs), but only as part of their respective units . However, there have been
81-577: A call by the President or Congress . When National Guard troops are called to federal service, the President serves as Commander-in-Chief . The federal mission assigned to the National Guard is: "To provide properly trained and equipped units for prompt mobilization for war, National emergency or as otherwise needed." Unlike United States Army Reserve members, National Guard members cannot be mobilized individually (except through voluntary transfers and Temporary Duty Assignments (TDYs), but only as part of their respective units . However, there have been
108-706: A decoration of the state of New York awarded to members of the New York National Guard . The New York Exercise Support Ribbon is awarded to members of the New York Army National Guard and New York Air National Guard who participate in military exercises directed by the Joint Chiefs of Staff . Subsequent awards of this ribbon are denoted by a silver 'E' device worn on the ribbon; groups of five awards are represented by gold 'E' devices. Latham, New York Latham
135-660: A federally-recognized naval militia, 95% of members of the naval militia must also be members of the United States Navy Reserve or the United States Marine Corps Reserve . Since 1997, New York has allowed members of the United States Coast Guard Reserve to join the naval militia as well. Karl F. Hausauer, Major General, circ. 1949 The New York Aid to Civil Authority Medal is an award of
162-401: A federally-recognized naval militia, 95% of members of the naval militia must also be members of the United States Navy Reserve or the United States Marine Corps Reserve . Since 1997, New York has allowed members of the United States Coast Guard Reserve to join the naval militia as well. Karl F. Hausauer, Major General, circ. 1949 The New York Aid to Civil Authority Medal is an award of
189-553: A hamlet, its boundaries are not clearly defined, though they are marked by the New York State Department of Transportation on the western and eastern ends on New York Route 2 and on the southern end on U.S. Route 9 (US 9). On the western end, the hamlet begins near the entrance to the former Latham Circle Mall ; on the southern end it starts near the Y-intersection of US 9 and Old Loudon Road; and on
216-590: A significant number of individual activations to support military operations after the September 11 terrorist attacks ; the legality of this policy is a major issue within the National Guard. The state defense force of New York is the New York Guard , a military entity authorized by both the State Code of New York and executive order . The New York Guard is the state's authorized militia and assumes
243-412: A significant number of individual activations to support military operations after the September 11 terrorist attacks ; the legality of this policy is a major issue within the National Guard. The state defense force of New York is the New York Guard , a military entity authorized by both the State Code of New York and executive order . The New York Guard is the state's authorized militia and assumes
270-483: Is a hamlet and census-designated place in Albany County , New York , United States. It is located along U.S. Route 9 in the town of Colonie , a dense suburb north of Albany . In addition, Interstate 87 and U.S. Route 7 also run through the town itself. As of the 2020 census, the population was 13,680. Latham was a census-designated place in the 1970, 1980, and 1990 US Censuses, but ceased to be in
297-588: Is an award of the New York National Guard . The New York Counterdrug Ribbon is awarded to any member of the New York State Organized Militia who satisfactorily completes thirty days of service related to counter-drug operations. Time spent at the National Interagency Counterdrug Institute does not count towards this award's eligibility requirement. The New York Exercise Support Ribbon
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#1732782848263324-401: Is an award of the New York National Guard . The New York Counterdrug Ribbon is awarded to any member of the New York State Organized Militia who satisfactorily completes thirty days of service related to counter-drug operations. Time spent at the National Interagency Counterdrug Institute does not count towards this award's eligibility requirement. The New York Exercise Support Ribbon is
351-736: The General Electric Research and Development facility in Niskayuna, New York . The Constitution of the United States specifically charges the "Militia of the Several States," now embodied as the National Guard , with dual federal and state missions. In fact, the National Guard is the only United States military force empowered to function in a state status. Those functions range from limited actions during non-emergency situations to full scale law enforcement of martial law when local law enforcement officials can no longer maintain civil control. The New York National Guard consists of
378-660: The New York Army National Guard and the New York Air National Guard . The Governor may call individuals or units of the New York National Guard into service during emergencies or to assist in special situations which lend themselves to use of the National Guard. The state mission assigned to the National Guard is: "To provide trained and disciplined forces for domestic emergencies or as otherwise provided by state law." The National Guard may be called into federal service in response to
405-504: The New York Army National Guard and the New York Air National Guard . The Governor may call individuals or units of the New York National Guard into service during emergencies or to assist in special situations which lend themselves to use of the National Guard. The state mission assigned to the National Guard is: "To provide trained and disciplined forces for domestic emergencies or as otherwise provided by state law." The National Guard may be called into federal service in response to
432-612: The State of New York given to the New York State Organized Militia . The New York Aid to Civil Authority Ribbon is awarded any member of the New York Organized Militia who performs any period of state active duty. For each succeeding award, a medal device (shield) will be attached to the suspension ribbon and service ribbon. These devices shall be: Silver (to represent one additional award) gold (to represent five additional awards) The New York Counterdrug Ribbon
459-480: The State of New York given to the New York State Organized Militia . The New York Aid to Civil Authority Ribbon is awarded any member of the New York Organized Militia who performs any period of state active duty. For each succeeding award, a medal device (shield) will be attached to the suspension ribbon and service ribbon. These devices shall be: Silver (to represent one additional award) gold (to represent five additional awards) The New York Counterdrug Ribbon
486-411: The 2000 Census, then became a CDP again in 2020. The area was known at different times in its history as Yearsley's (c. 1829), Van Vranken's (c. 1851), Town House Corners (c. 1860) and Latham's Corners, named after hotel owner William G. Latham. The "corner" referred to is now the intersection of Troy-Schenectady Road ( NY Route 2 ) and Old Loudon Road. Before European expansion to North America, Latham
513-613: The Governor of New York Kathy Hochul serving as Commander in Chief of the state's militia forces. It is part of the New York State Executive Department . All of the armories in New York State are run directly or indirectly by the Division of Military and Naval Affairs. The DMNA headquarters, located in Latham, New York near Albany, is within 8 miles of both the Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory and
540-447: The Several States," now embodied as the National Guard , with dual federal and state missions. In fact, the National Guard is the only United States military force empowered to function in a state status. Those functions range from limited actions during non-emergency situations to full scale law enforcement of martial law when local law enforcement officials can no longer maintain civil control. The New York National Guard consists of
567-652: The eastern end, the border is near the Kiwanis Park. The northern border is the Crescent Bridge crossing the Mohawk River into Halfmoon in Saratoga County . Blue Creek circles the area known as Pirate's Island. The area normally referred to as "Latham" extends well beyond the hamlet itself, as the name is also used for the post office of the 12110 ZIP Code . Many locations often considered in
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#1732782848263594-515: The hamlet's watercourses drain into the Mohawk River . New York State Organized Militia The New York State Division of Military and Naval Affairs ( NYS DMNA ) is responsible for the state's New York Army National Guard , New York Air National Guard , New York Guard and the New York Naval Militia . It is headed by Adjutant General of New York Major General Raymond F. Shields Jr., appointed on October 1, 2018. with
621-561: The northern and northeastern parts of Latham are in the Cohoes ZIP Code, while many in the eastern sections use a Watervliet ZIP Code. Latham's terrain is mostly a hilly mix of deciduous and evergreen trees, with some ponds , creeks and swamps , including several protected water courses and New York State Wetlands . Streams east of Old Loudon Road and US 9 generally drain into the Hudson River ; west of Old Loudon and US 9,
648-457: The state mission of the New York National Guard in the event the Guard is mobilized. The New York Guard comprises a large number of retired active and reserve military personnel and selected professionals who volunteer their time and talents in further service to their state. The New York Naval Militia is the naval militia of New York, and serves as the naval equivalent of the National Guard. As
675-405: The state mission of the New York National Guard in the event the Guard is mobilized. The New York Guard comprises a large number of retired active and reserve military personnel and selected professionals who volunteer their time and talents in further service to their state. The New York Naval Militia is the naval militia of New York, and serves as the naval equivalent of the National Guard. As
702-496: Was known first under the name of Yearsley's Corners and years afterward as Van Vrankens Corners in the 1850s. The name changed into Latham when William Latham became owner of the hotel. James, his son, continued to run the hotel until he died on August 14, 1933. The hamlet itself is very narrow east–west and relatively long north–south, centered on the intersection of the Troy-Schenectady Road and Old Loudon Road. As
729-463: Was occupied by Mohicans . The Old Loudon Road was built in 1755 during the French and Indian War to bring troops and provisions from Albany to the areas of Lake George and Ticonderoga . The Troy and Schenectady Turnpike was built in 1802 and intersected Old Loudon. An early first resident of this hamlet was Jonas Yearsley, 1785, who later built the first hotel close to this intersection. The hamlet
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