Va. Guard fires 19-gun salute at Governor's inauguration - Jan. 11, 2014

by Virginia Guard Public Affairs

Virginia Army National Guard Soldiers from the Sandston-based Battery A, 1st Battalion, 111th Field Artillery Regiment, 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team prepare to fire a ceremonial 19-gun salute with four M119A2 105mm howitzers for the inauguration of Terry McAuliffe as the 72nd Governor of Virginia Jan. 11, 2014, in Richmond, Va. Soldiers from the Virginia Army National Guard, Airmen from the Virginia Air National Guard and members of the Virginia Defense Force provided support through a variety of missions including ceremonial music and the firing of a 19-gun salute with artillery howitzers. A formation of Virginia Guard Soldiers and Airmen also led the inaugural parade. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Terra C. Gatti, Virginia Guard Public Affairs)

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