Military hardware at the NYS Fair

A helicopter, howitzer and armored security vehicle used by the National Guard will be on display Aug. 21.

NewYork Army National Guard recruiters will also be on hand to talk about service in the Army Guard. Soldiers from ArmyNational Guard units will be on hand to talk to the public about National Guard missions and opportunities.

A UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter, a 105 millimeter howitzer and an armored security vehicle used by New York Army National Guard Soldiers will all be on display at the Great New York State Fair when gates open on Aug. 21.

The equipment will be at the New York Army National Guard station on Tonawanda Street near the fair’s gate two.

The UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter is the Army’s standard transport helicopter. The New York Army National Guard’s 3rd Battalion 142nd Aviation has flown these helicopters on combat missions in Iraq and on emergency response missions here in New York during the response to Superstorm Sandy.

The M-119 light howitzer is used by the 1st Battalion 258th Field Artillery to provide long-range fire power in support of the New York Army National Guard’s 27th Infantry Brigade Combat Team.

Finally the Armored Security Vehicle was used by New York National Guard Military Police companies conducting security missions in Iraq and Afghanistan.

New York Army National Guard recruiters will also be on hand to talk about service in the Army Guard. Soldiers from Army National Guard units will be on hand to talk to the public about National Guard missions and opportunities.

Soldiers will be on duty at the exhibit each day from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

PHOTO COURTESY NEW YORK ARMY NATIONAL GUARD An Armored Security Vehicle, like this one used by New York Army National Guard MPs will be on display at the Army Guard exhibit at the New York State Fair.