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29-574: The 107th Infantry Regiment was a regiment of the New York Army National Guard . The regiment was formed in 1917 and disestablished in 1993. The 107th traces its history to the Seventh Regiment of New York (or 7th New York Militia /7th Regiment New York State Militia). Known as the "Silk Stocking Regiment" for the high number of New York City's social elite among its ranks and its armory's location on Park Avenue in

58-636: A changed form, "One weekend a month, my ass", as a comment on the perceived mistreatment of the National Guard and the Reserve. During some periods of the 2003 war in Iraq, the National Guard ( Army National Guard and Air National Guard ) represented 41% of all U.S. military personnel deployed. The majority are supposed to serve for six months or a year. However, some specialists in the reserve forces have been required to serve for up to two years. In

87-531: A month, two weeks a year ", with a portion working for the Guard in a full-time capacity. In 1993, the 1st Battalion, 107th Infantry Regiment , was deactivated as part of nationwide force structure reductions. The 107th designation was reassigned to the former 205th Support Group, New York Army National Guard, creating the 107th Support Group. Since the 9/11 Attacks on New York City, New York Army National Guard Soldiers were brought back into force in 2003 to help in

116-427: Is carried on today by the 101st Cavalry Regiment. The New York Army National Guard was formally created in 1906. The Militia Act of 1903 organized the various state militias into the present National Guard system. The New York Army National Guard dispatched elements of the 27th Infantry Division and the 42nd Infantry Division to both world wars. Douglas MacArthur served as an officer and brigade commander in

145-435: Is now the 53rd Army Digital Liaison Team. The New York Army National Guard's structure as of October 2019 is as follows: One weekend a month, two weeks a year " One weekend a month, two weeks a year " is a former recruiting slogan used by the U.S. Army National Guard . It indicated the amount of time an individual would need to spend actively in the Guard to be a Guardsman with benefits. Though never officially, it

174-425: Is that no Guardsman will be involuntarily activated for a total of more than 24 months (cumulative) in one six-year enlistment period. This policy was due to change on 1 August 2007; the new policy stated that soldiers will be given 24 months between deployments of no more than 24 months. However, individual states have differing policies. The 2nd Battalion, 108th Infantry Regiment deployed to Iraq in 2004 along with

203-611: The U.S. Supreme Court . In July 2012, the Chief of Staff of the Army , General Ray Odierno , indicated that he intended to change the Army National Guard's annual peacetime active duty commitment from two weeks per year to up to seven weeks per year, in addition to the weekend a month, which would not change. The changes come as the Army plans to reduce the number of full-time soldiers, and going forward relies increasingly on

232-538: The "Ice Storm". Soon after that, they were deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan in support of the Global War on Terror, as well as faced an increase in domestic missions. The current forces formation plans of the US Army call for the typical National Guard unit (or National Guardsman) to serve one year of active duty for every three years of service. More specifically, current United States Department of Defense policy

261-604: The 105th MP Company. In 2004/2005 the 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry , along with Delta Company 1st Battalion, 101st Cavalry, served in Iraq; eventually assuming responsibility for security on the Baghdad International Airport Road. In 2004 the Division Headquarters and division base units of the 42nd Infantry Division, the "Rainbow" Division, were mobilized for service in Iraq. The 42nd Infantry Division, took over responsibility for

290-469: The 133rd Quartermaster Company. The battalion returned to New York in the spring of 2009. The 27th Brigade Combat Team received a notification of sourcing and deployed to Afghanistan in February 2012. The various units within the 27th BCT were assigned various missions throughout Afghanistan, Kuwait, and Bahrain. The HHD/107th Support Group has recently been reorganized and redesignated several times and

319-521: The 42nd Infantry Division during the First World War. In the early 1960s, the NY ARNG included the 102nd Artillery Brigade (Air Defense), part of Army Air Defense Command , which in 1962 comprised 1-245, 2-209, 1-244, and 1-212 Artillery, equipped with a variety of missile systems. For much of the final decades of the twentieth century, National Guard personnel typically served " One weekend

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348-613: The 42nd Infantry Division, comprised 23,000 Soldiers including two Active Duty Army Brigades of the 3rd Infantry Division, the 278th Regimental Combat Team of the Tennessee Army National Guard , and the 116th Cavalry Brigade Combat Team from the Pacific Northwest. About 25 NY ARNG soldiers deployed to Iraq in Sep 2006 as part of the 36th Combat Aviation Brigade . In 2008 the 27th Brigade Combat Team

377-561: The National Guard requires understanding the historical context in which it was given. During World War II , the National Guard was called up to defend their country, and this was repeated in the Korean War even when American soil was not directly threatened. At this time, joining a reserve component could clearly be seen as a route to service overseas. However, at the time of the Vietnam War , President Johnson made it clear that

406-553: The National Guard's role was to defend the country and not to be involved in overseas adventures. At the time, this meant that those who joined the force could be fairly sure of not seeing action in the war, and became a pejorative term. As a result, the term "weekend warriors" was coined by members of the United States Armed Forces and the general public, as the National Guard service was seen as cushy and easy compared to those in active duty . This perception

435-746: The Silk Stocking District of the Upper East Side , it was established in 1806 in response to the blockade of New York Bay in April by warships of the British Navy, whose commanders claimed the right to detain and search American vessels and impress any British subjects serving on them. Source: The 107th Infantry Memorial is dedicated to the men who served in the 107th Infantry Regiment, originally Seventh Regiment of New York, during World War I. The memorial depicts seven men;

464-466: The Southwest Asia combat zone. The slogan "one weekend a month, two weeks a year" has been most commonly seen by Americans in recruiting ads for the National Guard, especially in the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s. Although the slogan is only sometimes used directly in advertising, as of 2004 it was used to describe the duties of at least some military posts. The slogan has also been used to contrast

493-644: The State of New York mobilized a number of militia regiments for short terms of service in the Union Army during moments of crisis in the American Civil War . The militia regiments that New York mobilized included: The New York State Militia was active by the mid-1880s. In 1889 a group of wealthy equestrian enthusiasts were incorporated into the State Militia as Squadron A . Their heritage

522-557: The United States Army. The same ranks and insignia are used and National Guardsmen are eligible to receive all United States military awards . The New York Guard also bestows a number of state awards for local services rendered in or to the state of New York . The New York Army National Guard is a division of the Army National Guard, and although they are under control of the state, they can be federalized (as all Army National Guard units can), and will remain aligned with

551-543: The Vietnam War. The need to use the National Guard is designed to reduce the possibility of "half-hearted" wars in future. Actual legal changes were made by the US Congress and in the 1980s which moved final decision for their use as military forces from their commanders in chief, the state governors , to the federal government . These new laws were successfully defended against challenges from state governors in

580-497: The area known as Multi-National Division North Central—the provinces of Salah Ah Din, Diyala, At Tamamim (or Kirkuk Province) and As Sulymaniah Province from the 1st Infantry Division on February 14, 2005. The 42nd Combat Aviation Brigade also deployed to Iraq during this period. At one point during 2005 almost 3,500 members of the New York Army National Guard were serving in Iraq. Task Force Liberty, led by

609-411: The commitment that a National Guard member would give during those times when his country was not at war. Other Reserve and National Guard forces have used this slogan as something against which they can contrast their own dedication, showing that, as members of combat aviation units or special forces , they are not mere "weekend warriors". Understanding the meaning of the slogan to those enlisted in

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638-463: The fact that they are defending their own homes and families. The commitment to Iraq and more recently, subsequent engagements, conflicts, and operations (primarily, and more specifically; those related to the Global War on Terrorism ) has meant that many members of the National Guard feel the terms in which they understood their recruitment have been breached. The slogan has now become known in

667-789: The federal government over the state government if requirements of the two conflict. During the American Revolution, New York City was occupied by the British 1775-1783; many of the Military companies existing prior to the war were broken up and enlisting in the Continental service. In 1786 the Militia was reestablished; the regiments in New York City were: Before the formal creation of the New York Army National Guard,

696-424: The meantime, the role of the National Guard which, in the Vietnam War, largely revolved around home defense and policing, has changed so that in Iraq "about 20 percent of the U.S. military deaths in that conflict" have been carried by Reserve and Guard units. It has been claimed in the U.S. media that the change in expectations on the National Guard is a deliberate change in policy by military planners in response to

725-406: The one to the far right carrying two Mills bombs , while supporting the wounded soldier next to him. To his right another infantryman rushes towards the enemy positions, while the helmet-less squad leader and another soldier are approaching the enemy with bayonet fixed Lee–Enfield rifles. To the far left, one soldier is holding a mortally wounded soldier, keeping him on his feet. The bronze memorial

754-523: Was also informally used by Air National Guard , U.S. Army Reserve , U.S. Naval Reserve , U.S. Marine Corps Reserve , U.S. Air Force Reserve and U.S. Coast Guard Reserve personnel in describing their similar military time commitment. It was dropped during the Iraq War after it became clear that National Guardsmen and Reservists were now serving considerably more time in service, especially on active military duty on extended overseas deployments in

783-643: Was donated by 7th–107th Memorial Committee, and was designed and sculpted by Karl Illava, who served in the 107th IR as a sergeant in World War I. The monument was first conceived about 1920, was made in 1926–1927 and was placed in the park and unveiled in 1927, near the perimeter wall at Fifth Avenue and 67th Street. New York Army National Guard The New York Army National Guard maintains 57 armories, 21 Field and Combined Support Maintenance facilities, and three Army Aviation Support Facilities. New York Army National Guard units are trained and equipped as part of

812-544: Was mobilized with the role of training Afghan National Army and Police forces in Afghanistan ( Task Force Phoenix ). The 2nd Squadron, 101st Cavalry deployed with the 27th BCT. Members of the 2nd Battalion, 108th Infantry, and 1st Battalion 69th Infantry, filled out vacancies in the deploying units. The brigade returned late 2008. The 3rd Battalion, 142nd Aviation (Assault Helicopter) deployed to Iraq in late summer of 2008 in support of Multi-National Corps – Iraq , as did

841-407: Was reinforced by the abysmal performances from the National Guard in notable events such as the 1967 Detroit riot and the 1970 Kent State shootings , where the guardsmen were criticized for inadequate riot training and lack of combat experience that resulted in casualties/damages far exceeding their intended goals. These forces are expected to act as a second line of defense, primarily motivated by

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