NYC Recruiting Battalion Hosts U.S. Army 248th Birthday Celebration
New York, N.Y. – Commissioner James Hendon with the New York City Department of Veterans Services (middle), presents a NYC Mayoral proclamation to Lt. Col. Harold Morris, commander of the U.S. Army New York City Recruiting Battalion (far left), Command Sgt. Maj. Ben Dojaquez, the senior enlisted leader of the commander of the U.S. Army New York City Recruiting Battalion (near left), Col. Brian A. Jacobs, the garrison commander of Ft. Hamilton (near right), and Gary Port, the U.S. Army Reserve New York City Ambassador (far right), during a 248th U.S. Army Birthday event here on June 14, 2023. The U.S. Army New York City Recruiting Battalion hosted the event, bringing together soldiers, local governmental officials, veterans, community partners, and other dignitaries to celebrate the branch's birthday. (U.S. Army Photo By: Sgt 1st Gregory Williams/Released)