Louisiana National Guard promote first female Brig. General

NEW ORLEANS – Louisiana National Guard all female honor guard post the colors during the pinning ceremony of Brig. Gen. Joanne F. Sheridan, assistant adjutant general-Army, during her official promotion ceremony at Jackson Barracks Museum in New Orleans, July 27, 2012. Sheridan, who has filled numerous leadership positions and served in Iraq, is the first female general officer in the LANG and the 27th currently serving in the National Guard. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Master Sgt. Toby Valadie, Louisiana National Guard Public Affairs Office)