LATHAM — 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.
- Kevin Badilla of Rochester, and assigned to the Company C, NY National Guard Recruiting & Retention Battalion, received a promotion January 17, 2025 to the rank of private.
- Kyle Baker of East Concord, and assigned to the B Troop, 2nd Squadron, 101st Cavalry Regiment, received a promotion January 23, 2025 to the rank of sergeant.
- Kevin Borden of Buffalo, and assigned to the Company C, NY National Guard Recruiting & Retention Battalion, received a promotion January 24, 2025 to the rank of private 1st class.
- Andrew Buck of Pittsford, and assigned to the Company D, 101st Expeditionary Signal Battalion, received a promotion January 21, 2025 to the rank of sergeant.
- Kamren Bufearon of Rochester, and assigned to the Company B, 3rd Battalion, 126th Aviation Regiment, received a promotion January 16, 2025 to the rank of sergeant.
- Treyvon Collier of Buffalo, and assigned to the Company C, 427th Brigade Support Battalion, received a promotion December 20, 2024 to the rank of specialist.
- Robert Conte of Tonawanda, and assigned to the Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 2nd Squadron, 101st Cavalry Regiment, received a promotion January 1, 2025 to the rank of corporal.
- Kevin Czachorowski of Byron and assigned to the Company B, 642nd Aviation Support Battalion, received a promotion January 16, 2025 to the rank of master sergeant.
- Zachary Daurelio of Rochester, and assigned to the B Troop, 2nd Squadron, 101st Cavalry Regiment, received a promotion January 15, 2025 to the rank of staff sergeant.
- Ryan Dio of Lake View, and assigned to the Company C, NY National Guard Recruiting & Retention Battalion, received a promotion December 19, 2024 to the rank of private.
- Jaden Dipaola of Rochester, and assigned to the Company A, 642nd Aviation Support Battalion, received a promotion January 24, 2025 to the rank of private 1st class.
- Samuel Drew of Rochester, and assigned to the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 152nd Brigade Engineer Battalion, received a promotion January 8, 2025 to the rank of sergeant.
- Rayquan Flaherty Fantaske of Cattaraugus, and assigned to the Company C, NY National Guard Recruiting & Retention Battalion, received a promotion January 30, 2025 to the rank of private.
- Gabrielle Gaines of Buffalo, and assigned to the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 152nd Brigade Engineer Battalion, received a promotion January 19, 2025 to the rank of private 1st class.
- Kyla Gayton of Bolivar, and assigned to the 222nd Military Police Company, received a promotion January 31, 2025 to the rank of specialist.
- Law Htoo of Buffalo, and assigned to the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 152nd Brigade Engineer Battalion, received a promotion January 31, 2025 to the rank of specialist.
- Syen Jiggetts of Rochester and assigned to the Company C, NY National Guard Recruiting & Retention Battalion, received a promotion January 30, 2025 to the rank of private 1st class.
- Kyle Landfried of Lockport, and assigned to the Company C, NY National Guard Recruiting & Retention Battalion, received a promotion January 23, 2025 to the rank of sergeant 1st class.
- Jeffery Lentz of Hamlin, and assigned to the Headquarters and Support Company, 642nd Aviation Support Battalion, received a promotion January 14, 2025 to the rank of sergeant major.
- Timothy Lewis of Niagara Falls, and assigned to the 206th Military Police Company, received a promotion January 11, 2025 to the rank of private 1st class.
- Evan Lobosco of Cheektowaga, and assigned to the Company C, NY National Guard Recruiting & Retention Battalion, received a promotion January 31, 2025 to the rank of private.
- Joseph Maguru of Lackawanna, and assigned to the Company C, NY National Guard Recruiting & Retention Battalion, received a promotion December 27, 2024 to the rank of private 1st class.
- Darius Maxwell of Niagara Falls, and assigned to the C Troop, 2nd Squadron, 101st Cavalry Regiment, received a promotion January 19, 2025 to the rank of private 1st class.
- Deon McCrea of Rochester, and assigned to the Company A, 427th Brigade Support Battalion, received a promotion January 18, 2025 to the rank of private 1st class.
- Luis Da Costa Mukuku of Cheektowaga, and assigned to the Company A, 642nd Aviation Support Battalion, received a promotion January 9, 2025 to the rank of private 1st class.
- Nadiya Navedo of Rochester, and assigned to the Company C, NY National Guard Recruiting & Retention Battalion, received a promotion January 22, 2025 to the rank of private.
- Paul Pereira of Rochester, and assigned to the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 152nd Brigade Engineer Battalion, received a promotion December 7, 2024 to the rank of sergeant.
- Brandon Popovice of Perry, and assigned to the Company C, NY National Guard Recruiting & Retention Battalion, received a promotion January 15, 2025 to the rank of private.
- Malique Porter of Lockport, and assigned to the Company C, NY National Guard Recruiting & Retention Battalion, received a promotion January 16, 2025 to the rank of private.
- Kassidy Primmer of Kendall and assigned to the Company C, NY National Guard Recruiting & Retention Battalion, received a promotion January 30, 2025 to the rank of private.
- Desmond Ray of Buffalo, and assigned to the Company C, NY National Guard Recruiting & Retention Battalion, received a promotion January 30, 2025 to the rank of private.
- Michael Rimmen of Niagara Falls, and assigned to the Company C, NY National Guard Recruiting & Retention Battalion, received a promotion December 16, 2024 to the rank of private.
- Kathryn Schemm of Boston, and assigned to the Company C, NY National Guard Recruiting & Retention Battalion, received a promotion January 23, 2025 to the rank of private 1st class.
- Alex Smart of Wyoming, and assigned to the Company C, NY National Guard Recruiting & Retention Battalion, received a promotion January 15, 2025 to the rank of private.
- Patrick Smith of Hamburg, and assigned to the 105th Military Police Company, received a promotion January 13, 2025 to the rank of sergeant.
- James Spack of Orchard Park, and assigned to the A Troop, 2nd Squadron, 101st Cavalry Regiment, received a promotion January 11, 2025 to the rank of sergeant.
- Joshua Suarez of Rochester, and assigned to the Company C, NY National Guard Recruiting & Retention Battalion, received a promotion January 26, 2025 to the rank of private 1st class.
Army National Guard promotions are based on a Soldier’s overall performance, demonstrated leadership abilities, professionalism and future development potential.
These promotions recognize the best qualified Soldiers for a career in the New York Army National Guard.
Army National Guard Citizen Soldiers who serve our state and nation are eligible for monthly pay, educational benefits (from the state and federal government), travel across the globe, technical and leadership training, health and dental insurance and contributions towards retirement programs similar to a 401(k).
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.
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