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."
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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)
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