Page 4 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, DECEmbER 23, 2022 Mass. National Guard celebrates 386th birthday at State House E arlier last week the Massachusetts National Guard celebrated its’ 386th birthday at the State House while also Commissioning this year’s class of Army and Air Offi cers, awarding the Governor’s 20 Military Marksmanship Award and presenting other military awards. The Massachusetts National Guard, the Nation’s First, was established by a charter of the Massachusetts Bay Colony legislature $3.85 GALLON We accept: MasterCard * Visa * & Discover Price Subject to Change without notice 100 Gal. Min. 24 Hr. Service 781-286-2602 Rep. Joseph McGonagle with Brigadier General John Driscoll, World War II Vet Robert DeYeso and Senator Walter Timilty. on December 13, 1636. Rep. Joe McGonagle joined several colleagues in honoring this momentous occasion and recognizing some Massachusetts heroes. “Today we celebrated another incredible event honoring Massachusetts members of the military who have made incredible and continued sacrifi ces for all of us in the Commonwealth,” said McGonagle. “Major General Gary W. Keefe, The Adjutant General of Massachusetts, always does a great job at these events and it’s special to be back in person celebrating right before the holidays and especially with the Governor before he departs his offi ce. I was thrilled Rep. Joseph McGonagle with Sergeant Major (Ret.) Tom Ardita of Everett. to meet so many of my heroes, including 97-year-old World War II veteran Sergeant Robert DeYeso, Master Sergeant Tom Ardita of Everett and Brigadier General John J. Driscoll, Land Component Commander at the Hanscom Air Force Base. I’d like to thank all those who helped make the event a success, especially Senator Walter Timilty, Senate Chair of the Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security, and a special shoutout to my good friend and colleague Rep. Jerry Parisella of Beverly, a Lieutenant Colonel who is an active member of the Mass. National Guard.” The Adjutant General of the Massachusetts National Guard Maj. Gen. Gary Keefe, Governor Charlie Baker and other military members cut the birthday cake. A trusted family name combined with exceptional craftsmanship & professionalism. Call for a consultation & quote. 64 Years! • Vinyl Siding • Carpentry Work • Decks • Roofing • Replacement Windows • Free Estimates • Fully Licensed • Fully Insured
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