New York Guard Airmen and Soldiers volunteer to help Trees for Troops Published Dec. 5, 2014 By Col. Richard Goldenberg New York National Guard BALLSTON SPA, N.Y. -- Nearly 20 Soldiers and Airmen of the New York National Guard turned out to volunteer their support of Trees for Troops at Ellms Christmas Tree Farm in Ballston Spa, New York ;Dec. 3. The Guard members helped load Christmas trees donated from area tree farms as part of a nationwide effort to deliver Christmas trees to troops and military families around the world. Read Full Story >