Aguilar Takes Command Of New Mexico National Guard

Brigadier Basic Miguel Aguilar formally took command of New Mexico’s Nationwide Guard on Saturday throughout a ceremony in Santa Fe.

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham handed Aguilar the flag of command on the official ceremony on the grounds of the New Mexico Nationwide Guard Advanced in Santa Fe in entrance his household, state dignitaries and guardsmen and girls.

Lujan Grisham says she at all times enjoys having the ability to take part in occasions with the state’s members of the army and says it’s extremely significant.

“It provides you an opportunity to do what we do from Memorial Day to Veterans Day and the Fourth of July,” she stated. “Simply watch the dedication of the women and men who serve their nation.”     

Aguilar was named to the place earlier this yr and has been accountable for the Guard because it has been helping within the battle towards New Mexico’s wildfires.

In the course of the ceremony he instructed these underneath his command he’ll at all times have their again.

“I don’t care what your gender is. I don’t care who you’re keen on. I don’t care the way you determine. I don’t care about any of these issues,” he stated. “Every and everybody of you who wears that uniform at one level stood up and swore an oath to help and defend the Structure of the USA towards all of its enemies each overseas and home. On the very minimal, what you all ought to get is to be handled with dignity and respect each second that you just put on that uniform.”             

Aguilar says he’s humbled that the Governor thinks sufficient of him to place him in command of the Guard.

He says the New Mexico Nationwide Guard will at all times be the place it must be no matter who’s in command. 

Aguilar says it’s necessary to supply the sources members of the Guard want and that the women and men who serve know their nice work is appreciated.