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 (14606), N.Y., and assigned to the Company C, NY Army National Guard Recruiting & Retention Battalion, received a promotion July 17, 2025 to the rank of private 1st class.
- Chelsea Beranek of Cheektowaga (14227), N.Y., and assigned to the 152nd Engineer Company, received a promotion July 17, 2025 to the rank of private 1st class.
- Demarion Chambers of Buffalo (14208), N.Y., and assigned to the Company E, 427th Brigade Support Battalion, received a promotion July 25, 2025 to the rank of private 1st class.
- Giovanni Collver of Jamestown (14701), N.Y., and assigned to the Company C, NY Army National Guard Recruiting & Retention Battalion, received a promotion July 2, 2025 to the rank of private 1st class.
- Angel Davila of Penfield (14526), N.Y., and assigned to the Company C, NY Army National Guard Recruiting & Retention Battalion, received a promotion July 11, 2025 to the rank of sergeant 1st class.
- Rayquan Flaherty Fantaske of Cattaraugus (14719), N.Y., and assigned to the Company E, 427th Brigade Support Battalion, received a promotion July 30, 2025 to the rank of private 1st class.
- Derek Fuerch of Richburg (14774), N.Y., and assigned to the Signal Intelligence and Sustainment Company, 42nd Division Headquarters Battalion, received a promotion July 28, 2025 to the rank of major.
- Connor Furan of Cheektowaga (14225), N.Y., and assigned to the 105th Military Police Company, received a promotion July 26, 2025 to the rank of specialist.
- Stephane Gadji of Rochester (14623), N.Y., and assigned to the Company A, 642nd Aviation Support Battalion, received a promotion July 31, 2025 to the rank of staff sergeant.
- Jason Gulotta of East Amherst (14051), N.Y., and assigned to the Company C, 152nd Brigade Engineer Battalion, received a promotion July 8, 2025 to the rank of sergeant.
- Kaiden Hameister of Lockport (14094), N.Y., and assigned to the Company C, NY Army National Guard Recruiting & Retention Battalion, received a promotion July 22, 2025 to the rank of specialist.
- Benjamin Hopewell of Hamburg (14075), N.Y., and assigned to the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 152nd Brigade Engineer Battalion, received a promotion July 30, 2025 to the rank of staff sergeant.
- Farhan Islam of Buffalo (14206), N.Y., and assigned to the Company C, NY Army National Guard Recruiting & Retention Battalion, received a promotion July 18, 2025 to the rank of private 1st class.
- Ryan Litwin of Blasdell (14219), N.Y., and assigned to the 105th Military Police Company, received a promotion July 3, 2025 to the rank of specialist.
- Evan Lobosco of Blasdell (14219), N.Y., and assigned to the Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 2nd Squadron, 101st Cavalry Regiment, received a promotion July 31, 2025 to the rank of private 1st class.
- Vanessa Nanevie of Buffalo (14203), N.Y., and assigned to the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 152nd Brigade Engineer Battalion, received a promotion July 11, 2025 to the rank of sergeant.
- Nadiya Navedo of Rochester (14615), N.Y., and assigned to the Company C, 152nd Brigade Engineer Battalion, received a promotion July 22, 2025 to the rank of private 1st class.
- Brandon Popovice of Perry (14530), N.Y., and assigned to the Company C, NY Army National Guard Recruiting & Retention Battalion, received a promotion July 15, 2025 to the rank of private 1st class.
- Desmond Ray of Buffalo (14215), N.Y., and assigned to the Company C, NY Army National Guard Recruiting & Retention Battalion, received a promotion July 30, 2025 to the rank of private 1st class.
- Philip Selle of Bethany Center (14054), N.Y., and assigned to the Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 2nd Squadron, 101st Cavalry Regiment, received a promotion July 8, 2025 to the rank of staff sergeant.
- William Severance of North Tonawanda (14120), N.Y., and assigned to the Signal Intelligence and Sustainment Company, 42nd Division Headquarters Battalion, received a promotion July 11, 2025 to the rank of sergeant 1st class.
- Alex Smart of Wyoming (14591), N.Y., and assigned to the Company D, 427th Brigade Support Battalion, received a promotion July 15, 2025 to the rank of private 1st class.
- John Vollor of Buffalo (14220), N.Y., and assigned to the C Troop, 2nd Squadron, 101st Cavalry Regiment, received a promotion July 27, 2025 to the rank of specialist.
- Nathan Wall of Albion (14411), N.Y., and assigned to the Signal Intelligence and Sustainment Company, 42nd Division Headquarters Battalion, received a promotion July 2, 2025 to the rank of chief warrant officer 2.
- Michael Wasinger of Hamburg (14075), N.Y., and assigned to the Company D, 3rd Battalion, 126th Aviation Regiment, received a promotion July 22, 2025 to the rank of sergeant.
- 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.
