15 NY Army, Air Guardsmen compete in South African event

New York National Guard Lt. Col. Andy Miller throws a simulated hand grenade at the South African National Defence Force Military Skills Competition in Potchefstroom, South Africa, September 12, 2023. The New York National Guard sent 15 Soldiers and Airmen to compete in the 2023 competition which began on Sept. 9, 2023, and ran through Sept. 16, 2023. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Pietrantoni)



By Staff Sgt. Jonathan Pietrantoni New York National Guard Potchefstroom, South Africa Oct 06, 2023
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