New York Division of Military and Naval Affairs

Central NY Guard Troops Celebrate Return from Iraq

Soldiers from the 222nd MP Company receive awards during homecoming ceremony

Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Peter Towse

Specialist Brian Herbig, an MP with the 222nd Military Police company, receives the Army Commendation Medal from his commander, 1st Lt. Monique Barnhart while his mother looks on during the unit's Freedom Salute Ceremony February 10, 2008 in Auburn, NY. The Military Police Soldiers conducted a variety of convoy security and military law enforcement missions in and around Baghdad. The 222nd MP Co. was tasked with the Police Transition Team's mission in the Karrada District of Baghdad.

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