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Saratoga Race Course Recognizes Citizen Soldiers
By Master Sgt. Corine Lombardo, Joint Forces Headquarters, NY
Aug 28, 2008 - 7:58:48 PM
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New York National Guard Honored by Famed Race Track

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Maj. Gen. Joseph Taluto, NY National Guard Adjutant General presents a trophy to jockey Alan Garcia for his first place win atop 'Calling My Colors' and trainer Howard Tresher on Aug 27. The third race dubbed 'The New York National Guard Citizen-Soldier Race' was part of Saratoga Race Courses recognition to military personnel and veterans during 'Proud to Be an American Day' at the track. Photo by Master Sgt. Corine Lombardo, Joint Forces Headquarters, NewYork
SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY -  Thousands of Saratoga Race Course spectators were on hand to witness Maj. Gen. Joseph Taluto, the Adjutant General , and commander of the New York National Guard, present a trophy to the winner of the day's third race dubbed 'The New York National Guard Citizen-Soldier Race' on Aug 27.

Receiving the trophy was jockey Alan Garcia for his first place win atop 'Calling My Colors' and trainer Howard Tresher.

"The Soldiers of the National Guard do very important things and I am very proud to win this race for the National Guard," Garcia said.

The Saratoga Race Course, built in 1864 and the site of the oldest major thoroughbred horse race in the United States, the Travers Stakes, recognized the commitment and sacrifice of New York Army and Air National Guard personnel and celebrated "Proud to Be an American Day" at the track.

"We in the New York National Guard are proud to be part of Saratoga Race Course's salute to the men and women who defend our nation," Taluto said.

The day designed to salute military personnel and veterans began as Sgt. Brook Leavitt, with the Joint Force headquarters sang the National Anthem. In addition to the race being dedicated to New York's service members, track visitors interacted with Soldiers and Airmen, climbed the National Guard rock wall, tested their endurance at a physical fitness testing station and viewed National Guard equipment and recruiting displays. Equipment on hand included a Humvee and other light military tactical vehicles.

The 109th Airlift Wing of the New York Air National Guard, the only American military unit equipped with aircraft that can land on ice, also displayed their "Baby Herc" a replica of the C-130 Hercules the unit flies to Antarctica and Greenland in support of the National Science Foundation.

The New York State Military History Museum, also located in Saratoga Springs provided an information booth and displayed civil war uniforms and period costumes.

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