New York Army National Guard promotions

LATHAM, NY — Major General Ray Shields, the Adjutant General for the State of New York, announces the promotion of members of the New York Army National Guard in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership.

Jefferey Barker from Watertown, N.Y. (postal code 13601) and assigned to the 10th Mountain Division (Mobile Command Post Operational Detachment) received a promotion to the rank of Staff Sergeant.

Devon Willard from Heuvelton, N.Y. (postal code 13654) and assigned to the 1427th Transportation Company received a promotion to the rank of Private.

Alicia Cloe from Watertown, N.Y. (postal code 13601) and assigned to the Headquarters and Service Company, 642nd Support Battalion received a promotion to the rank of Private.

George Stadalski from Evans Mills, N.Y. (postal code 13637) and assigned to the Headquarters and Service Company, 642nd Support Battalion received a promotion to the rank of Sergeant First Class.

Army National Guard promotions are based on overall performance, attitude, leadership ability, and development potential.

These promotions additionally recognize the best qualified Soldiers and attract and retain the highest caliber Citizen Soldiers for a career in the New York Army National Guard.

For more information about the New York Army National Guard, visit www.dmna.ny.gov or www.1800goguard.com

The New York National Guard (New York State Division of Military and Naval Affairs) is the state’s executive agency responsible to the Governor for managing New York’s Military Forces, which consists of nearly 20,000 members of the New York Army National Guard, the New York Air National Guard, the New York Naval Militia and the New York Guard.