Photo By Senior Master Sgt. Mike Battien | Cadet Sylvia Openshaw poses with Gen. Craig McKinley and Iowa TAG, Maj. Gen. Tim Orr,...... read more read more
RIVERSIDE, Iowa - Gen. Craig McKinley, chief, National Guard Bureau addressed the Johnson County Military Affairs Association’s 2011 Veterans Day Banquet at Riverside Casino and Golf Resort. McKinley spoke of the importance that today’s National Guard has as an operational force, and reminded guests to never forget the sacrifice and service of every veteran.
As part of the banquet, ROTC cadets from Iowa universities, non-commissioned officers and first sergeants were recognized as state award winners and each received plaques from the Association and commemorative 375th Anniversary of the National Guard coins from McKinley.
The general also gave time to Iowa Adjutant General, Major General Tim Orr, who outlined the Hawkeye State’s contributions to State and Federal missions in 2010 and 2011; including the 2nd Brigade Combat Team’s deployment to Afghanistan. Nearly 2,800 soldiers spent a year in-theater conducting a variety of combat and humanitarian missions.
| Date Taken: | 11.11.2011 |
| Date Posted: | 11.12.2011 16:59 |
| Story ID: | 79962 |
| Location: | RIVERSIDE, IA, US |
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