• Skip to Content

New York National Guard

  • Sign in to your Merit page
« Back to Recent News

NY Army National Guard Private 1st Class Brian Rosales a Westbury residentrecognized for excellence

Fort Drum, New York (07/23/2021) — New York Army National Guard Pfc. Brian Rosales, a Westbury resident and combat engineer assigned to Alpha Company, 152nd Brigade Engineer Battalion, 27th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, received a challenge coin from Col. Sean Flynn, the 27th IBCT commander here, July 14.

Rosales received the coin in recognition of his hard work and dedication during the unit's annual training this month.

Presenting commanders coins to recognize hardwork and accomplishment is a military tradition.

Rosales, who enlisted in early 2020, serves as the unit's guidon bearer while assisting his fellow Soldiers and being a role model to his three younger siblings.

"He's always the first one out there," said 1st Sgt. Francis Kuwornu, the senior enlisted Soldier assigned to Alpha Company, 152nd BEB. "He helps team leaders get the team prepped and everything. Pretty much a squared away, motivated soldier."

Media Attachments

Pfc. Brian Rosales, a combat engineer assigned to Alpha Company of the New York Army National Guard’s 152nd Brigade Engineer Battalion, receives a challenge coin from Col. Sean Flynn, commander of the 27th Infantry Brigade Combat Team at Fort Drum, New York on July 14. Rosales, who is a vehicle driver and unit guidon bearer, was recognized for outstanding performance while his unit conducted demolition training. (U.S Army National Guard Photo by Maj. Avery Schneider)


FK
Francis
K.
ER
Eryk
R.

New York National Guard

Col. Richard Goldenberg, 518-786-4581

Share this Story

  • Print
  • Email

Recent News

  • Halfmoon resident Eric Underhill promoted to one-star general rank during October 3 ceremony
  • Ballston Spa resident Michael Golden, promoted to Lieutenant Colonel in the New York Naval Militia
  • New York Army Guard Chief Warrant Officer 4 Victoria Whitley, a New Windsor resident who grew up in Washington, D.C. retires after 35 years of service
  • New York National Guard marks birthday of President Chester Arthur with wreath laying ceremony in Albany Rural Cemetery
  • NY Army National Guard salutes President Chester Arthur this morning, Monday, October 5 during ceremony at Albany Rural Cemetery
  • New York Army Guard Major General Michel Natali, a Watertown native, retires after almost 40 years of service
  • New York Army Guard Major General Michel Natali, a Watertown native, retires after almost 40 years of service
  • New York Army Guard Major General Michel Natali, a Mechanicville resident, retires after almost 40 years of service
  • NY Army National Guard salutes President Chester Arthur during Monday, October 5 ceremony at Albany Rural Cemetery
  • Major General Michel Natali, a Mechanicville resident, retires from New York Army National Guard during ceremony this afternoon, Friday, October 2
… View all recent news
Copyright © 2026 Merit Pages, Inc. • All Rights Reserved. • Terms of Service • Privacy Policy • Opt Out