(New York National Guard photo by Sergeant Matthew Gunther)
NEW YORK, New York --Lt. Col. Joseph Whaley, the outgoing commander of the 1st Battalion 69th Infantry Regiment receives a Smithfield rifle as a gift from his colleagues at a change of command ceremony at the Lexington Avenue Armoryin New York City October 24, 21021. Lt. Col. Shawn Tabankin assumed command of the battalion at the ceremony.