Edward Cook

The publication features articles on various activities and personnel within the New York National Guard. Key topics include the National Guard Association convention in Los Angeles, new construction at state training camps, the opening of the new Hempstead Armory, and Auburn's indoor rifle tournament. There are also updates on personnel, such as Colonel William R. Wright becoming the new Chief of Staff and Captain Hampton Anderson's appointment as G-3 on the Division staff. Additionally, the publication covers uniform updates, training courses, and community engagement activities of different units.

The 2017 National Guard Bureau Posture Statement focuses on fighting America's wars by providing ready forces, securing the homeland through domestic capabilities for emergency response, and building partnerships at international, state, and local levels. It highlights the importance of a competent, diverse, and healthy force, emphasizing readiness, cyber capabilities, and environmental stewardship. The plan also addresses the need for strong community support for soldiers, airmen, and their families, ensuring they have the resources necessary for success.

The "Strategic Direction 2020" outlines the mission, vision, values, objectives, and long-range plan for the Division of Military and Naval Affairs (DMNA). It focuses on maintaining a ready and adaptable force by improving performance through aligned energy, resources, and organizational effort. The plan emphasizes personnel and unit readiness, family readiness, equipment readiness, and facility readiness. It promotes a culture of readiness, accountability, and continuous improvement, ensuring the DMNA is adaptable to future challenges and capable of supporting communities, the state, and the nation.

The New York State Naval Militia (NYNM) Strategic Plan outlines the mission, vision, values, objectives, and future plans for the Naval Force provider to the Division of Military and Naval Affairs (DMNA). The plan focuses on maintaining a vigilant, competent, and ready-to-mobilize naval force capable of expeditionary and domestic missions in support of NY State Military forces. Key strategic objectives include strengthening leadership relationships, enhancing personnel and unit readiness through maritime domain training and information systems, improving equipment readiness for maritime lift and search and rescue, and increasing training readiness through professional leadership development and cross-training in logistics and security operations.

The Army National Guard (ARNG) Vision 2020 focuses on providing strategic guidance to enhance the ARNG's role within the Army Total Force Policy. It prioritizes leader development, maintaining readiness, and encouraging education to ensure the ARNG can win in a complex world. The plan integrates strategic guidance from the Departments of Defense and Homeland Security with the Army Plan, aligning goals with unified, attainable objectives across all states and territories. Key outcomes include competent leaders, well-resourced units, balanced resource allocation, and prepared soldiers, families, and communities.