There are many Veteran Service Organizations both locally and nationwide. Here is a unique and highly successful organization that brings together canines and veterans - with the goal of helping...
New York State Women Veterans Memorial
About the Memorial
The New York State Women Veterans Memorial honors women in military service over the past two hundred years. The memorial is on Madison Avenue near the New...
Honor Guard on Display at “The Way We Were” Car Show
The Honor Guard was proudly represented at this year’s “The Way We Were” Car Show held in Ballston Spa, NY on Sunday, October 10th . This was the 19th annual show and arguably the largest...
Flag Folding Tips
Flag folding is a core service the HGA performs during military funeral honors. The service is regularly performed by the active duty honor guard. However, there are occasions on a weekly basis...
Homage to Medal of Honor Recipient Raymond R. Wright
Wright joined the Army from his birth city of Moriah, New York, and by May 2, 1967 was serving as a Specialist Four in Company A of the 3d Battalion, 60th Infantry Regiment, 9th Infantry Division....
New protocols implemented between Patriot Guard Riders and the HGA
Effective today - Monday July 26, 2021 - in order to provide ceremonial continuity, the Patriot Guard will implement our newly adapted agreement. Along with newly instituted parking and exiting...
The Last Fighter Pilot
WW II "Last Fighter Pilot" Capt. Jerry Yellin on War and Survival
Captain Jerry Yellin (whose story is told in the new book THE LAST FIGHTER PILOT) was a P-51 fighter pilot stationed in Iwo...
Quartermaster Nominations Being Accepted
From Commander Dutcher:
Regretfully, our Quartermaster, Dennis Gaspie, has resigned.
Our Assistant Quartermaster, Ernie Dreimiller has been appointed acting...
Honor Guard performs in Folds of Honor Ceremony
On July 26, 2021, members of the Saratoga National Cemetery Color Guard and Honor Guard performed a Flag Folding ceremony to benefit the Folds of Honor nonprofit organization. The Folded Flag...
Updated Mask Guidance from VA Chief of Staff
MESSAGE FROM THE CHIEF OF STAFF
Supplemental Guidance from the Updated Mask Guidance on July 27, 2021
Our Nation has made...