1 / 1Show Caption +Hide Caption –Infantrymen assigned to 2nd Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment "Catamounts," alongside representatives from each branch of service gathered in support of The Great New York State Fair's Armed Forces Day celebration held in Syracuse September 3.
Approximately 10 Catamount Soldiers represented the U.S. Army Active duty component during a military Color Guards presentation and military vehicle and weapons static display.
This year's ceremony highlighted the contributions working dogs have made through their combat and civil services by unveiling a memorial plaque in their honor and featured guest speaker and former U.S. Army Capt. Luis Carlos Montalvan, who spoke of the impact his service dog Tuesday has had on his life.
Other events included a wreath laying ceremony and performance from the 10th Mountain Division Band.
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Approximately 10 "Catamount" Soldiers represented the U.S. Army Active duty component during a military Color Guards presentation and military vehicle and weapons static display.
This year's ceremony highlighted the contributions working dogs have made through their combat and civil services by unveiling a memorial plaque in their honor and featured guest speaker and former U.S. Army Capt. Luis Carlos Montalvan, who spoke of the impact his service dog Tuesday has had on his life.
Other events included a wreath laying ceremony and performance from the 10th Mountain Division Band.
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