New York Opens $3.5 Million Guard Housing Facility

The new 3,000-square-foot facility at Camp Smith Training Site replaces aging quarters for senior enlisted leaders and officers.

Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Military Jobs

New York Opens $3.5 Million Guard Housing Facility

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The New York National Guard opened a $3.5 million housing facility at Camp Smith Training Site on Oct. 29. Army Maj. Gen. Ray Shields, the state's adjutant general, presided over the opening.

Why it matters

The facility replaces aging quarters, and officials say improved facilities demonstrate support for soldiers. New York's investment reflects broader spending on military infrastructure across the state.

New York covered 25% of the $3.5 million cost of the 3,000-square-foot facility, which includes single rooms with private latrines. The state has invested $493 million in military facilities over the past two years, of which $165 million was funded directly by New York.

The players

Ray Shields

Army Maj. Gen. Ray Shields is the adjutant general of New York, leading the state's National Guard.

Jonathan Stubbs

Army Lt. Gen. Jonathan Stubbs is a senior Army leader with whom Shields met in Washington on Oct. 28.

The details

The facility includes single rooms with private latrines, a lounge, laundry, and a break area, and is designed to be environmentally friendly and to meet modern hotel-style standards. A federally funded 24-unit housing complex is planned behind the new senior leader facility, and New York plans to fund a new firing range at Camp Smith.

Oct. 28: Shields met with Army Lt. Gen. Jonathan Stubbs in Washington.
Oct. 29: The facility opened at Camp Smith Training Site.

Market Landscape

The Camp Smith project is one component of New York's $493 million investment in military facilities over the past two years, of which the state directly funded $165 million. The state's National Guard includes more than 12,000 Army National Guard soldiers who draw on this infrastructure.

Soldiers and officers stationed at Camp Smith gain upgraded quarters with private latrines and shared amenities. Residents and service members in New York see the state directing funds toward modern facilities for its National Guard.

The takeaway

Modern living quarters are part of how the state keeps its National Guard ready and retains senior leaders. Service members considering Guard careers can weigh facility quality alongside pay and training when evaluating opportunities.