Story by Eric Durr | New York National Guard | 06.27.2024
A retired New York Army National Guard Soldier was recognized for his heroic actions 20 years ago in Iraq, during a ceremony at Division of Military and Naval Affairs headquarters in Latham on Thursday, June 27. Master Sgt. Luis Barsallo, who retired in 2021, received the Bronze Star Medal with āVā device from Major General Ray Shields, the adjutant general of New York. The V device......