LATHAM — Several members of the New York Army National Guard from Western New York were recently given new ranks and responsibilities in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership.
- Fatoumata Kante from Amherst and serving with the 105th Military Police Company is promoted to the rank of Private First Class.
- Gregory McDonnell from Grand Island and serving with the 105th Military Police Company is promoted to the rank of Staff Sergeant.
- Scott Bateman from Olean and serving with the 152nd Engineer Support Company is promoted to the rank of Specialist.
- Jordan Jacobs from Fairport and serving with the 222nd Military Police Company is promoted to the rank of Private First Class.
- Ryan Stephens from Rochester and serving with the 222nd Military Police Company is promoted to the rank of Private First Class.
- Peter Tran from Rochester and serving with the 222nd Military Police Company is promoted to the rank of Specialist.
- Brandon Clemons from South Wales and serving with the Company A (Engineer), 27th Brigade Special Troops Battalion is promoted to the rank of Specialist.
- Joshua Kaczmarek from Kenmore and serving with the Company A (Engineer), 27th Brigade Special Troops Battalion is promoted to the rank of Sergeant.
- Jamie McMahon from Alden and serving with the Company A (Engineer), 27th Brigade Special Troops Battalion is promoted to the rank of Private First Class.
- Stephane Gadji from Rochester and serving with the Company A (Distribution), 427th Brigade Support Battalion is promoted to the rank of Specialist.
- Jason Stoffer from Warsaw and serving with the Company A (Distribution), 427th Brigade Support Battalion is promoted to the rank of Private First Class.
- Tyler Welch from Rochester and serving with the Company A (Distribution), 427th Brigade Support Battalion is promoted to the rank of Private First Class.
- Sam Zhan from Buffalo and serving with the Company C (Medical), 427th Brigade Support Battalion is promoted to the rank of Specialist.
- Zachary Farruggia from Holley and serving with the Company D (Forward Support Company Reconnaissance, Surveillance and Target Acquisition, 427th Brigade Support Battalion is promoted to the rank of Private.
- Brandon Newell from East Aurora and serving with the Company D (Forward Support Company Reconnaissance, Surveillance and Target Acquisition, 427th Brigade Support Battalion is promoted to the rank of Private.
- Christopher Udell from Lockport and serving with the Company B, 27th Brigade Special Troops Battalion is promoted to the rank of Specialist.
- Christopher Oliver from Rochester and serving with the Forward Support Company, 204th Engineer Battalion is promoted to the rank of Specialist.
- Maxwell Reinagel from Spencerport and serving with the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 102nd Military Police Battalion is promoted to the rank of Specialist.
- Caleb Bailey from Silver Springs and serving with the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 27th Brigade Special Troops Battalion is promoted to the rank of Specialist.
- Dylan Gonzalez from Rochester and serving with the Headquarters and Service Company, 642nd Support Battalion is promoted to the rank of Private First Class.
- Jeffrey Maziarz from Tonawanda and serving with the B Troop, 2-101 Cavalry (Reconnaissance, Surveillance and Target Acquisition) is promoted to the rank of Specialist.
- Jonathan Bauer from Orchard Park and serving with the C Troop, 2-101 Cavalry (Reconnaissance, Surveillance and Target Acquisition) is promoted to the rank of Private First Class.
- Christopher McCabe from North Tonawanda and serving with the C Troop, 2-101 Cavalry (Reconnaissance, Surveillance and Target Acquisition) is promoted to the rank of Private First Class.
- Brian Nosowicz from Boston and serving with the C Troop, 2-101 Cavalry (Reconnaissance, Surveillance and Target Acquisition) is promoted to the rank of Private 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.1800goguard.com.
