Members of the National Guard, including Maj. Gen. Rick Nash (fourth from left), commander 34th ?Red Bull? Infantry Division and Multi-National Division South, celebrate the National Guard?s 373rd birthday, Dec. 13, with the ceremonial cutting of cake with a sword in Baghdad, Iraq. More than 50,000 National Guard Soldiers and Airmen serve in Iraq and Afghanistan. (U.S. Army Photo by Spc. Stephanie Cassinos)
The National Guard celebrated its 373rd birthday, even in Baghdad, Iraq, where this cakes was served, Dec. 13. More than 50,000 National Guard Soldiers and Airmen serve in Iraq and Afghanistan. (U.S. Army Photo by Spc. Stephanie Cassinos)