New Jersey Gov. Philip D. Murphy and Brig. Gen. Yvonne L. Mays, The Adjutant
General of New Jersey, bow their heads during the benediction at Mays promotion
ceremony at the National Guard Armory in Lawrenceville, New Jersey, Nov. 25, 2024.
Mays is the first Black woman and the third Air Force officer to lead the New Jersey
National Guard since the passage of the Militia Act by the first New Jersey General
Assembly in 1668. She commands more than 8,400 Soldiers and Airmen of the New
Jersey National Guard. As Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Military
and Veterans Affairs, Mays leads, directs, and manages the New Jersey Department
of Military and Veterans Affairs in the execution of federal and state missions. In
addition, she manages all state veterans’ programs, commissions, and facilities in
New Jersey. (New Jersey National Guard photo by Mark C. Olsen)
Date Taken: | 11.25.2024 |
Date Posted: | 12.24.2024 20:06 |
Photo ID: | 8815511 |
VIRIN: | 241125-A-AA072-4704 |
Resolution: | 6000x4000 |
Size: | 15.55 MB |
Location: | LAWRENCEVILLE, NEW JERSEY, US |
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