Duty Calls: Guard officer honored for 37 years of service
Terry Brown
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New York Army National Guard Lt. Col. Michael Tagliafierro pins a Family Recognition Award pin on his wife Maureen during his retirement ceremony.Eric Durr / New Yok Army National Guard
New York Army National Guard Lt. Col. Michael Tagliafierro of Porters Corners, Saratoga County, has received a Meritorious Service Medal in recognition of his 37 years of military duty before retirement.
Tagliafierro also received the Order of St. Maurice, an award for excellence in infantry, and a New York State Conspicuous Service Medal. He is a veteran of two deployments to Iraq war and is authorized to wear the combat patch of the New York Army National Guard s 42nd Infantry Division, the Minnesota Army National Guard s 34th Infantry Division, and the active Army s 1st Infantry Division.