Major General Ray Shields, the adjutant general of New York, presents the Bronze Star Medal with “V” device to retired Master Sgt. Luis Barsallo during a ceremony at New York Division of Military and Naval Affairs headquarters in Latham, New York, on June 27, 2024. Barsallo was recognized for heroism during combat operations in Samarra, Iraq from in April and May 2004 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Barsallo retired from the New York National Guard in 2021. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Stephanie Butler)
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Major General Ray Shields, the adjutant general of New York, presents the Bronze Star Medal with “V” device to retired Master Sgt. Luis Barsallo during a ceremony at New York Division of Military and Naval Affairs headquarters on June 27, 2024. Barsallo was recognized for heroism during combat operations in Samarra, Iraq from in April and May 2004 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Barsallo retired from the New York National Guard in 2021. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Stephanie Butler)
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New York National Guard Master Sgt. Luis Barsallo (Ret.) stands with his family after being presented with the Bronze Star Medal with “V” device during a ceremony at New York State Division of Military and Naval Affairs headquarters in Latham, New York on June 27, 2024. Barsallo was recognized for exceptionally valorous achievement during ground combat operations in Samarra, Iraq from April 11, 2004- November 6, 2004 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Master Sergeant Barsallo retired from the New York National Guard in 2021. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Stephanie Butler)
Tags: NYNG Bronze Star Award Ceremony Latham New York United States