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11/05/2026 | News release | Distributed by Public on 11/05/2026 14:24
New York National Guard unveils $3.5 million housing facility
CAMP SMITH TRAINING SITE, N.Y. - Army Maj. Gen. Ray Shields, the adjutant general of New York, opened a $3.5 million housing facility at Camp Smith Training Site in Cortlandt Manor, New York, Oct. 29.
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Chad Clark, base operations manager of Camp Smith Training Site, New York Army National Guard, Christopher Panzer, director of Camp Smith, Maj. Gen. Raymond Shields, the adjutant general of New York, and Sharon Buck, executive deputy commissioner of the New York State Office of General Services, cut the ribbon during a ceremony to open Building 508A at Camp Smith Training Site, near Peekskill, Cortlandt Manor, N.Y., Oct. 29, 2026. Built to qualify for LEED Silver certification, the $3.5 million, 3,000-square-foot facility, provides modern billeting for senior enlisted leaders, officers, and enlisted Soldiers with modern, hotel-style quarters at the installation. It is the first completed phase of a 75,000-square-foot modernization authorization. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Sebastian Rothwyn) (Photo Credit: Sgt. 1st Class Sebastian Rothwyn) View original
The facility replaces aging quarters for senior enlisted leaders and officers training at the post. The 3,000-square-foot building is designed to be environmentally friendly and meet modern hotel standards. "This facility offers single rooms with private latrines, a lounge, laundry, break area - meeting modern Army standards similar to a typical hotel room you might find," said Army Lt. Col. Chad Clark, the base operations manager.
Shields said improving facilities demonstrates support for the state's more than 12,000 Army National Guard soldiers.
"We need to focus on things that soldiers see and the facilities that they use," he said, adding that prioritizing modern workspaces and housing directly impacts how troops view their service.
Plans are also underway to build a federally funded 24-unit housing complex behind the new senior leader facility.
1 / 3 Show Caption + Hide Caption - Sharon Buck, executive deputy commissioner of the New York State Office of General Services, speaks to the gathering at a ribbon-cutting ceremony to open Building 508A at Camp Smith Training Site, near Peekskill, Cortlandt Manor, N.Y., Oct. 29, 2026. Built to qualify for LEED Silver certification, the $3.5 million, 3,000-square-foot facility, provides modern billeting for senior enlisted leaders, officers, and enlisted Soldiers with modern, hotel-style quarters at the installation. It is the first completed phase of a 75,000-square-foot modernization authorization. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Sebastian Rothwyn) (Photo Credit: Sgt. 1st Class Sebastian Rothwyn) View original 2 / 3 Show Caption + Hide Caption - New York Army National Guard and New York State Office of General Services officials gather for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to open Building 508A at Camp Smith Training Site, near Peekskill, Cortlandt Manor, N.Y., Oct. 29, 2026. Built to qualify for LEED Silver certification, the $3.5 million, 3,000-square-foot facility, provides modern billeting for senior enlisted leaders, officers, and enlisted Soldiers with modern, hotel-style quarters at the installation. It is the first completed phase of a 75,000-square-foot modernization authorization. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Sebastian Rothwyn) (Photo Credit: Sgt. 1st Class Sebastian Rothwyn) View original 3 / 3 Show Caption + Hide Caption - U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Raymond Shields, the adjutant general of New York, and Sharon Buck, executive deputy commissioner of the New York State Office of General Services, do a walkthrough of the new Building 508A at Camp Smith Training Site, near Peekskill, Cortlandt Manor, N.Y., Oct. 29, 2026. Built to qualify for LEED Silver certification, the $3.5 million, 3,000-square-foot facility, provides modern billeting for senior enlisted leaders, officers, and enlisted Soldiers with modern, hotel-style quarters at the installation. It is the first completed phase of a 75,000-square-foot modernization authorization. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Sebastian Rothwyn) (Photo Credit: Sgt. 1st Class Sebastian Rothwyn) View original
Shields noted that New York covered 25% of the cost of the new facility, and he highlighted the state's support for the Army National Guard during an Oct. 28 meeting in Washington, with Army Lt. Gen. Jonathan Stubbs, director of the Army National Guard.
"Most National Guard units in the country do not get the level of fiscal support and support from their governor's office that we get," he said.
New York has invested $493 million in military facilities over the past two years, with $165 million funded directly by the state. New York also plans to fund a new firing range at Camp Smith.
Sharon Buck, executive deputy commissioner for the Office of General Services, said her agency is proud to support the New York National Guard.
Buck said her office is committed to ensuring that the National Guard members have the modern facilities they need to serve and respond when called upon.
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