Army Reserve senior leader makes history at America’s birthplace
Maj. Gen. Rodney Faulk (left), commanding general of the Army Reserve’s 99th Readiness Division, and Air Vice-Marshal Mick Smeath, British defence attache to the United States, place a memorial wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Washington Square in Philadelphia June 14 as part of Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee celebrating her 70 years on the throne of England. The day’s events began with a naturalization ceremony for 13 new U.S. citizens at the National Constitution Center, followed by remarks from several senior Army leaders celebrating Flag Day and the U.S. Army’s 247th birthday, the administering of the Oath of Enlistment to dozens of new Army recruits, and a traditional cutting of the Army birthday cake. (U.S. Army photo by Sal Ottaviano, 99th Readiness Division Public Affairs)