Commanding General of the New York Guard, Brigadier General Peter Riley, applauding the service and sacrifice of former Command Sergeant Major of the New York Guard, CSM George Hodge.
Hodge was retired at the New York Militia Ball and expressed great satisfaction with his career in the New York Guard.
US Army National Guard photo by First Lieutenant Edward Shevlin, New York Guard.
Seaman First Class Janai Kranwinkle of the New York Naval Militia, and Staff Sergeant Eddie Santiago of the New York Guard's 88th Area Command celebrating Santiago's retirement at the New York Militia Ball.
Santiago and Kranwinkle served together in the New York Guard for several years, when Kranwinkle resigned to join the United States Navy Reserve, and subsequently the New York Naval Militia.
US Army National Guard photo by First Lieutenant Edward Shevlin, New York Guard.
Service members from across the New York Military Forces waiting for the first command from DJ Spence in a spirited game of Simon Says.
The New York Militia Ball, held at the West Point Club, was attended by members of all four components of the New York State Division of Naval and Military Affairs.
US Army National Guard photo by First Lieutenant Edward Shevlin, New York Guard
New York Guard Commanding General, Brigadier General Peter Riley awarding Staff Sergeant John Santana the Guard Achievement Medal at the New York Militia Ball.
The New York Militia Ball was held at the West Point Club on the grounds of the United States Military Academy.
US Army National Guard photo by First Lieutenant Edward Shevlin, New York Guard.