New York Guard Sentinel Fall 2020

New York Guard Sentinel
Command Staff Messages
NYG Chief of Staff
I would like to take a moment to discuss the many changes we
all have seen due to COVID 19. Since March 2020, the world
has experienced something it has never seen before. Yes there
have been Pandemics in the past, but none in this century. With
how the world has evolved with technology and creature comforts,
mankind still can be tested and challenged. The change to
daily life has been enormous. The economy, education, companies,
and most importantly the healthcare system has been
pushed to its limits.
Throughout all of this turmoil, the NY Military Forces (NYMF)
were asked to stand up and assist NYS in this time of need. As
DMNA always does, they responded quickly and appropriately.
The size of the force and length of this activation has stressed all
NYMF’s to their limits. I as a dual hatted member DMNA have
seen the commitment and response this agency can accomplish.
Many DMNA employees as with many of you have not reported to your workplace since
March 2020. Yet many have still work at home to accomplish what is needed to support the
forces in the field.
As Chief of Staff to the NY Guard, I am proud to see the commitment our service members
(SM) have made and continue to serve during this lengthy activation. Also the SM’s not currently
on SAD stay actively engaged in the background. There is always a way to support the
mission even if you are unable to activate. The Command Group as well as the SM’s that are
activated appreciate your support.
2020 will continue to be a challenge with an unknown date to the end of this pandemic. This
has affected NYG from being able to drill, conduct an Annual Training or hold conventional
professional development schools. The 12 th RTI stepped up and has posted many online
courses available for the NYG SM’s to take. There will be more added in the future. In these
changing times, online training will become more the norm. I ask for all of your support in
taking these classes if applicable and giving constructive criticism through your chain of command
to the 12 th RTI so course content can be improved.
In closing, thank you for your commitment and support in these trying times. As the NYG always
does, we will prevail through these historic and unprecedented times. Together we will
come out of this as an improved and stronger organization. Be proud of being a member to
the NYMF’s and the NYG.
Colonel Edward Keyrouze Chief of Staff
Colonel
Edward Keyrouze
Chief of Staff
6 Fall 2020