NYG-NYNM Annual Holiday Party at West Point

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ALCON,
The NYG-NYNM Annual Holiday Party will be Saturday, December 1, 2007 at

The West Point Club

All members of the NYG and the NYNM and their guests are invited

The format will be similar to the Commander’s Conference Dining Out event 24-Feb-07.

Join us for great food, camaraderie, libations,
the NYG 89th Army Band and
dancing with a great DJ.

We will kick off the evening with a cocktail hour (cash bar) 1830 hrs to 19:30 hrs
followed by dinner at 19:30 hrs.

Entrée choices will be Prime Rib or Salmon.
The price is $50.00 per person.

The New York Guard’s own 89th Army Band will perform the opening ceremony, including a rousing composition of the NY Guard March.

Please send your check for $50 per person made out to C. Edwards at the address below. Make sure to give us your meal choice(s):

Chester Edwards
(Get Address from CSM Bacolo or S1, SGT Passarotti)

If you have any questions please call me at the numbers below.

We will do our best to accommodate your seating requests.

Please pass this information on to anyone and everyone.

We have to get at least 125 reservations by 1-Nov-07 to keep the room.

Brigade Holiday Party Scheduled

The Annual Brigade Holiday Party is just around the Corner…

It’s hard to believe it but the Holidays are just around the corner, and with that comes the 88th Brigades Annual Holiday Party!!

The Brigade Party has always been a hit and it is sure to be a great time this year as well. (And the more of the 9th that shows up the better it will be - since we are the fun ones - So let’s have Maximum Participation and show the rest of the Brigade how it’s done!)

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USO Radio City Christmas Show - Complimentary Tickets

USO Radio City Christmas ShowOn November 12th, 2007 Microsoft Federal is partnering with the USO and Madison Square Garden Entertainment to honor and thank our military community this holiday season by creating a unique experience for our troops and their families by bringing them the 75th Celebration of the Radio City Christmas Spectacular.

In addition to creating this special in-person experience, Microsoft and the USO are partnering with the Armed Forces Network to broadcast this show to viewers in 177 countries starting on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. This will provide all of our troops and their families currently overseas with the opportunity to join in the fun and celebration.

The family-centric experience is designed to express appreciation and thanks for our troop communities by giving them a chance to revel in the holiday season with their families.

The 75th Celebration of the Radio City Christmas Spectacular will take place at:

Radio City Music Hall
1260 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10020Date: November 12, 2007
Time: 5:00 PM

All attendees MUST be inside Radio City Music Hall no later than 4:30 pm

You can use also use http://www.usonyc.org/Home/RadioCity/tabid/98/Default.aspx to get to the web site

Information on Twilight Tattoo

Link to the Third Regiment Old Guard Website

On June 24th 2007 the 3rd United States Infantry Regiment, The Old Guard will be performing at Fort Hamilton and those of us lucky enough to get tickets will be able to experience the Twilight Tattoo in person.

Now for those of you who who might not know what the Twilight Tattoo is, We are more than happy to quote the US Army Website:

A “tattoo” is a military tradition traced from the early 17th century’s 30 Years War. The sounding of the bugle signaled soldiers to close the tavern and return to their quarters. Someone would “tap to” the keg stoppers. Through the years, “tap to” evolved into “tattoo.” Although “Tattoo” is sounded now, it is only in the spirit of military tradition.
Traditions are a part of each individual, group, and community. They enable us to recall the past, help us understand the present, and prepare us for the challenges of the future. Traditions and customs are particularly important to military organizations where morale, leadership, and caring for each other, are important parts of our effectiveness.
The annual “Twilight Tattoo” features the 3rd U.S. Infantry (The Old Guard) and the U.S. Army Band, “Pershing’s Own.” The U.S. Army Drill Team performs before the troops march onto the field. The reviewing official inspects the troops as they stand at attention on the Ellipse in the shadows of the White House and the Washington Monument.
As we recall history by sounding the “Tattoo,” we trace our American history through the history of her army. Campaign streamers from each war we participated in are attached to the U.S. Army flag by soldiers in period uniforms. At the conclusion of the ceremony, the troops pass in review.
The solemnity and beauty of the annual “Twilight Tattoo” reminds all present of the many traditions of our country and of the sacrifices made by thousands of men and women in our armed forces.

To view a small sampling of a performance of the 3rd Infantry, Old Guard. We have posted a short video clip from You Tube.


Mark your Calanders!!

Vic Olney Passes Away

Unfortunatly I have to announce the loss of another permanant fixture to the 9th.

Most of you knew Vic Olney as the Volunteer Manager of the Officers Club & the Owner of his Buisness Tara Hall.

Vic Olney was also a Veteran of the 69th Regiment, New York. He was married to his wife Barbara.

There are some of us who have known him for more than 50 years and some who never got the chance to know him at all. He dedicated so much time and energy into the Irish Brigade - The 69th Regiment. His death is going to hit the 69th Regiment hard, Vic was a permanant fixture in the 69th.

Our Hearts go out to his Wife, his family and his Military Family.
Our Hearts go out to all of you who knew and loved him, and have lost a friend

His death however, is a great loss to us all.

We do not have any details yet on funeral arrangements. Information will be posted once it is recieved.

CSM John Lambe Passes Away

It is with deep regret that I inform you of the passing of CSM John Lambe.

He served for over 50 years with the 1-69 NYARNG and 88 BDE NYG

Funeral arrangements:

Johann & Sons

2104 College Point Blvd

College Point, New York

Wednesday and Thursday

2:00 to 5:00 & 7:00 & 9:00
St Fidelis Church

124th Street between 14th & 15th Avenues

College Point, New York

Mass at 10:15
St Mary’s Cemetery

Flushing, New York

NY Air National Guard CERF Member Passes Away

WARNKEN, RICHARD
February 28, 2007

Richard Warnken died on February 24, 2007. He was born on July 2, 1941 in the Bronx, NY to the late Theodore and Miriam (Schroeder) Warnken. He worked for the NYC Dept. of Environmental Protection for 38 years and retired in 2000. Mr. Warnken married Patricia Bittner on June 23, 1962. He served with the US Marines Corp. from 1961 to 1964. He also survived served in the Army Reserves for 24 years, then with the U.S. Army Militia from 2002 to 2005 and was currently in the U.S. Airforce Militia Read more

Former Female Member of the 9th Regiment Awarded the Bronze Star in Iraq.

wh_10.jpgIt isn’t uncommon for someone to join the New York Guard and then afterwards enlist in the National Guard or the Army Reserve. Every once in a while however, you get a shining star. The Ninth Regiment was honored to have her for a while and then she left us for the ROTC program where she became a 2LT in the Army (active). After serving in Korea and being promoted to 1LT She had been sent to Iraq to lead a transportation company. She recently rotated home and was just awarded the Bronze Star for Bravery in Combat.

We are glad that she is safe, and we are very proud of her.

Brigade Holiday Party Fun for All!

holiday partyOn December 9th 2006 the 88th Brigade held it’s annual Holiday Party at the 69th Regiment Armory, home of the 1st Battalion 9th Regiment.

The evening was full of activity. We were joined by LTC. Crosby Commander of the Fighting 69th, he was presented with a gift of an old photo of the 69th. Brigadier General Algar was presented with a gift in congratulations for his promotion and 2LT Passarotti was presented with Col. Whalen’s 9th Regiments Crossed Rifles and Pinned him as Commander of the 9th Regiment. Awards were handed out to many soldiers and then dinner. After dinner the dancing began. The party was a success, fun was had by all.