New Windsor, NY - On the evening of December 9th 2016, the New York Army National Guard 1-258th Field Artillery Battalion commanded by LTC Peter Mehling held their annual St Barbara’s Ball and Award Ceremony. The Honorable Order of Saint Barbara Award was presented to Captain Elite Won, Bravo Battery 1-258 FA and Sergeant First Class Jason Cooley, HHC 1-69 Infantry Battalion. The award recognizes exceptional service by Field artillery soldiers of the 258 Field Artillery Battalion and links the Field artillerymen of the past and present together in a brotherhood of professionalism, selfless se


New Windsor, NY - On the evening of December 9th 2016, the New York Army National Guard 1-258th Field Artillery Battalion commanded by LTC Peter Mehling held their annual St Barbara’s Ball and Award Ceremony. The Honorable Order of Saint Barbara Award was presented to Captain Elite Won, Bravo Battery 1-258 FA and Sergeant First Class Jason Cooley, HHC 1-69 Infantry Battalion. The award recognizes exceptional service by Field artillery soldiers of the 258 Field Artillery Battalion and links the Field artillerymen of the past and present together in a brotherhood of professionalism, selfless service and sacrifice symbolized by the Saint Barbara Award. The 258 also presented the Artillery Order of Molly Pitcher Award to Mrs. Christina Durst, Alpha Battery and Mrs. Shannon Curbelo, Alpha Battery for their dedication and support to the 258 FA BN. The Artillery Order of Molly Pitcher recognizes individuals who have voluntarily contributed in a significant way to the improvement of the Field Artillery Community. The Honored Guest speaker for the evening was Major General Harry E Miller, Commanding General of the New York Army National Guard 42nd Infantry “Rainbow” Division.– Photos by New York State Division of Military and Naval Affairs New York Guard Captain Mark Getman/Released


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