Maj. Gen. Daniel P. Bolger, commander of the 1st Cavalry Division, Multi-National Division - Baghdad, places Brig. Gen. Owen Monconduit’s first star during his promotion ceremony, Feb. 17. Monconduit, of Pineville, La., is the first black general officer in the Louisiana National Guard. Monconduit commands the 225th Engineer Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, MND-B. Louisiana guard pins first black general officer /-news/2009/02/19/17066-louisiana-guard-pins-first-black-general-officer/” target=

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