The New York Skyliners were formed in 1945, and sponsored by Garbarina-Mazarakos Memorial Post #1523, New York City. Founding and charter member of Drum Corps Associates in 1964, they are the 1949 and 1950 American Legion National Champions, 1963 World Open Champions, 1966, 1971 and 1975 DCA Champions, and the 1999 and 2002 Drum Corps Associates Class “A” World Champions.