Happy 388th birthday National Guard
The National Guard turned 388 Friday thanks to the Bay State. On that date in 1636, the General Court of the Massachusetts Bay colony approved a law to organize the colonial militia into three regiments, history states. Now that’s a cake worth cutting into.
Gov. Maura Healey pins a Commendation Medal to Staff Sergeant Nicholas Rosselli during the National Guard 388th birthday celebration at the State House. (Matt Stone/Boston Herald)
A member of the National Guard’s color guard holds the American flag during its 388th birthday celebration at the State House. (Matt Stone/Boston Herald)
And the band played along. (Matt Stone/Boston Herald)
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