56^th Brigade

New York Guard

Recruitment

What is the difference between the National Guard and the New York Guard?

The New York Guard serves to augment and assist the NY National Guard. We have the same responsibilities as the National Guard, but without the federal mission. We serve voluntarily within New York State and cannot be deployed overseas.

What is the mission of the 56th Brigade?

Recruit, organize and maintain a Brigade sized unit capable of executing state authorized missions assigned to it from Army Division, New York Guard

Want to be a part of it?

To be eligible for service, applicants must be

Over 18 years of age
A citizen of the United States
In reasonably good health

A recruiter is standing by to answer your questions and to provide more information on enlistment in and service with the historic 56th Brigade, New York Guard.

To request more information and to discuss your potential service options, please contact the Brigade recruiter using the information request form.