Louisiana National Guard general retires after 33 years

NEW ORLEANS – Army Maj. Gen. John P. Basilica, Jr., receives a ceremonial engraved knife from Command Sgt. Major James May, senior enlisted advisor Army, for his 33 years of outstanding service to the Army and the Guard on Sept. 9, 2011, in ceremony held at Jackson Barracks. The knife is a token of appreciation from the entire enlisted corps of LANG. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Toby M. Valadie, Louisiana National Guard Public Affairs Office/Released)