New York Army National Guard Maj. John McBride, Assistant Operations Officer for the 53rd Troop Command (left), and Brig. General Michael Swezey, Commander of the 53rd Troop Command present Lt. Col. Rolf Metz, German Army Liaison Officer to the United States Military Academy, West Point, N.Y. with a plaque to convey appreciation for his support in establishing a program which allows New York Army National Guard Soldiers to earn the German Armed Forces Proficiency badge, here Aug. 3, 2014. The decoration is traditionally awarded to German enlisted soldiers for weapons proficiency and is one of the few foreign awards approved for wear by U.S. military personnel. Metz worked with 53rd Troop Command leaders to allow New York Army National Guard Soldiers to earn the coveted award in New York. (Photo by New York Army National Guard Master Sgt. Corine Lombardo)
Date Taken: | 08.03.2014 |
Date Posted: | 08.07.2014 15:40 |
Photo ID: | 1489995 |
VIRIN: | 140803-A-NU174-920 |
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Location: | CAMP SMITH, NEW YORK, US |
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