New Mexico National Guard
03-08-2019 - Socorro, NM - Heritage Park Area - New Mexico National Guard - With a long and storied history, the New Mexico Army National Guard has existed under three flags since the time of the Spanish conquistadors and has played decisive roles in nearly every major conflict since the Spanish-American War, including participating in the legendary charge of San Juan Hill under Teddy Roosevelt and pursuing Pancho Villa after his forces raided Columbus, NM. Today, the New Mexico Army National Guard includes units from the 1st Battalion, 200th Infantry; 64th Civil Support Team, 226th MP BN, 515th CSSB BN and the 44th Army Band. The New Mexico Air National Guard consists of the 150th Special Operations Wing, which operates out of Kirtland Air Force Base.
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nelli
on March 24, 2019AWESOME
Greg&Rose Photography
on March 12, 2019Note worthy plaque nicely captured
The Curious Camel aka gail
on March 9, 2019nice shot
BIRDS-WILDLIFE-AUSTRALIA
on March 9, 2019Ditto Linda !!! Imagine chasing after Pancho Villa, now that is really history !!
Lgood
on March 8, 2019That is a very neat looking commemorative plaque. And I love the history.
Greg&Rose Photography
on March 8, 2019Interesting shot and history
Gene Hyder
on March 8, 2019Superb shot.
Byron Fair Photography
on March 8, 2019Very nice find and nice info.
KDP450
on March 8, 2019Nice find.
John (300m)
on March 8, 2019Lovely shot and plaque. Great information Rick!