LATHAM--Senior leaders of the New York National Guard join New York Army National Guard Pvt. Michael Mohabir and New York Air National Guard Airman Emily Irish in cutting a birthday cake during a National Guard Birthday celebration held on Thursday. Dec. 13 at New York National Guard headquarters. Pictured are from left Brig. Gen. John Andonie New York Army National Guard Chief of Staff; Command Chief Warrant Officer 5 Jackie OKeefe; Pvt. Michael Mohabir; Command Chief Master Sgt. Amy Guiaqunito the senior enlisted leader for the New York National Guard; Airman First Class Emily Irish; and Command Chief Master Sgt Maureen Dooley the top enlisted advisor. New York National Guard members and employees of the New York State Division of Military and Naval Affairs made time for a short ceremony to mark the Natiolnal Guards 382nd Birthday .
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