NY Army National Guard Sgt. 1st Class Michael Broderick, a Watervliet resident,
Latham, NY (05/04/2019) — New York Army National Guard Sgt. 1st Class Michael Broderick, a Watervliet resident who is assigned to the New York National Guard Counterdrug Task Force, was recently awarded the Meritorious Service Medal.
Broderick was recognized by Lt. Col. James Cahill for his work in the New York Army National Guard's Military Personnel Office before he moved onto his new duties during a May 2 ceremony at New York National Guard Headquarters in Latham.
He has served in the Army since 1998.
While working in military personnel Broderick helped train over 800 Soldiers as Army Unit Prevention Leaders who work to counter drugs, while also overseeing drug testing for Army National Guard units.
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New York Army National Guard Sgt. 1st Class Michael Broderick, a Watervliet resident, is awarded the Meritorious Service Medal by Lt. Col. James Cahill on May 2, 2019 during ceremonies held at New York National Guard Headquarters in Latham, N.Y. ( Photo by William Albrecht)
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