Command Sgt. Maj. David Piwowarski is assisted by Staff Sgt. Linda Nosbisch in unveiling the Combined Joint Task Force Phoenix VII plaque in Patriot Square on the National Guard’s 372nd birthday on Dec. 13. Both are from Lancaster. Colonel Brian K. Balfe, the task force commander and Spec. Ray Ramirez of Saratoga Springs, who helped design the plaque, stand next to Staff Sgt. Nosbisch as Capt. Juan Bravo of New York City and Capt. Joel Abelove of the Capital Region use their cameras and Sgt. Mike Heron of Syracuse watches.