LATHAM, -- New York National Guard recruits Zander Griffin (left) and Andrew Valenza (right) join retired New York Army National Guard Chief Warrant Officer Brian Smith (center) to cut a cake during ceremonies celebrating the National Guard's 379th birthday at the New York State Division of Military Affairs here on Dec. 11, 2015. Griffin, 17, and Valenza, 18, are some the of youngest New York National members and Smith served for 39 years as helicopter pilot. Smith performed tours of duty in Iraq and Bosnia, took part in humanitarian missions in Central America, and responded to domestic
LATHAM, -- New York National Guard recruits Zander Griffin (left) and Andrew Valenza (right) join retired New York Army National Guard Chief Warrant Officer Brian Smith (center) to cut a cake during ceremonies celebrating the National Guard's 379th birthday at the New York State Division of Military Affairs here on Dec. 11, 2015. Griffin, 17, and Valenza, 18, are some the of youngest New York National members and Smith served for 39 years as helicopter pilot. Smith performed tours of duty in Iraq and Bosnia, took part in humanitarian missions in Central America, and responded to domestic emergencies such as Hurricane Katrina and Superstorm Sandy. To recognize his many years of service, Smith was awarded the Legion of Merit following the cake-cutting ceremony. Griffin is part of the 109th Airlift Wing and Valenza is part of Joint Force Headquarters. ( Army National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Raymond Drumsta, 42nd Infantry Division/released)
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