New York National Guard marks 388th anniversary

New York National Guard marks 388th anniversary

The New York National Guard marked their 388th birthday Friday, with a ceremony at the headquarters in Latham. Several service members cut a birthday cake for the National Guard.

The New York National Guard marked their 388th birthday Friday, with a ceremony at the headquarters in Latham.

Several service members cut a birthday cake for the National Guard.

An Army master sergeant with 41 years of experience joined two new members of the guard in cutting the cake.

The National Guard was founded before the American Revolution and is the oldest armed service in the country.