Military Review Honors Iraqi Freedom Guardsmen

The Annual Military Review was held at the National Guard Training Center at Sea Girt on Sept. 7.

The Review began with a flyover by helicopters from the 1st Battalion, 150th General Support Aviation Battalion and a cannon salute by members of A Battery, 3rd Battalion, 112th Field Artillery. After a formal review of the troops, Governor James E. McGreevey, the Commander-in-Chief and Brig. Gen. Glenn K. Rieth, The Adjutant General of New Jersey, spoke about the accomplishments of the New Jersey National Guard both at home and abroad. Members of the 108th Air Refueling Wing, 177th Fighter Wing, and the 253rd Transportation Company who deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom were honored during the ceremony.

Units present included the 50th Brigade, 42nd Division Support Command, 57th Troop Command, 108th Air Refueling Wing, 177th Fighter Wing, Joint Force Headquarters-New Jersey and the 63rd Army Band.

Following the Military Review, troops, airmen, and their families were treated to a barbeque and carnival along with static equipment displays from various units of the New Jersey Army and Air National Guard. The Metro New York Area USO provided entertainment

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