The Saratoga National Cemetery Honor Guard Association conducted a U.S. FLAG DISPOSAL CEREMONY on June 13, 2022 at the Gerald H. B. Solomon National Cemetery. This formal and dignified semi-annual…
Volunteers needed for Honor Guard
The SNCHGA is recruiting new volunteers to become members. We welcome honorably discharged veterans to join the Saratoga National Cemetery Honor Guard Association and Color Guard. The Honor Guard joins…
200th Birthday Celebration at Grant Cottage
On Tuesday April 27th, Grant Cottage held a 200th birthday celebration in honor of the 18th President - Ulysses S. Grant. Grant Cottage was certified as a National Historic Landmark…
Tuesday Squad Member Honored by “We Salute You”
NewsChannel 13 salutes US Marine Corps Sergeant John Hunter of Lansingburgh. "We Salute You" is a weekly program that highlights a local veteran. John Hunter is a member of the…
Military-Veterans Advocacy Founder, Susie Belanger retires
Susie Belanger, (wife of Tuesday Squad member - Ernie Belanger, aka TubaErnie), is retiring after 20 years of volunteer service from her lead role as advocate for Blue Water Navy…
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…
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…
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…