New York Army National Guard Sgt. 1st Class Tonia Dmeza, acting noncommissioned officer in charge of the 133rd Composite Supply Company, salutes during the playing of the U.S. national anthem during the opening ceremony for Exercise Southern Vanguard 24 in Macapa, Brazil, on Nov. 6, 2023. Exercise Southern Vanguard 24 is designed for U.S. Army Soldiers to conduct pre-deployment activities, deploy and conduct air assault operations while enhancing interoperability with Brazilian army forces.