LATHAM, New York --The New York Army National Guard's top warrant officer who joined the Army in 1986, and a 17-year-old recruit who enlisted in April, cut the ceremonial birthday cake on Friday, June 13, as the New York Army National Guard celebrated the Army's 250th birthday.
Chief Warrant Officer 5 William Solmo, and Pvt. John Steven Palacios, who wants to be an Army cook, did the honors during the afternoon ceremony at New York National Guard headquarters in Latham.
Traditionally the oldest Soldier present at a birthday event joins the youngest Soldier present in cutting the cake.
The old Soldier represents the customs and traditions of the Army, while the youngest Soldier represents the future of the Army, Command Sgt....
06.13.2025 | LATHAM , NEW YORK, US |
Story by Eric Durr
