LATHAM — Major General Anthony P. German, 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.
- Scott Maginn from Henrietta, and assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 2nd Squadron, 101st Cavalry (Reconnaissance, Surveillance and Target Acquisition) received a promotion to the rank of captain.
- Matthew Aichinger from East Amherst, and assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 2nd Squadron, 101st Cavalry (Reconnaissance, Surveillance and Target Acquisition) received a promotion to the rank of private 1st class.
- Jonathan Crawford from Buffalo, and assigned to Troop C, 2nd Squadron, 101st Cavalry (Reconnaissance, Surveillance and Target Acquisition) received a promotion to the rank of private 1st class.
- Austin Gordon from Cuba, and assigned to Troop B, 2nd Squadron, 101st Cavalry (Reconnaissance, Surveillance and Target Acquisition) received a promotion to the rank of private 1st class.
- Trinier Gray from Buffalo, and assigned to Company A (Engineer), 27th Brigade Special Troops Battalion received a promotion to the rank of private 1st class.
- Lukas Mclaughlin from East Amherst, and assigned to CompanyD, 1st Battalion 171st Aviation received a promotion to the rank of private 1st class.
- Jacob Napier from Hilton, and assigned to Troop A, 2nd Squadron, 101st Cavalry (Reconnaissance, Surveillance and Target Acquisition) received a promotion to the rank of private 1st class.
- Jordan Pisarski from Kenmore, and assigned to 105th Military Police Company received a promotion to the rank of private 1st class.
- Julia Rivera from Rochester, and assigned to 222nd Military Police Company received a promotion to the rank of private 1st class.
- Anthony Sardo from Buffalo, and assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 27th Brigade Special Troops Battalion received a promotion to the rank of private 1st class.
- Cory Velez from Alden, and assigned to Company A (Engineer), 27th Brigade Special Troops Battalion received a promotion to the rank of private 1st class.
- Matthew Sweet from Cuba, and assigned to 152nd Engineer Company received a promotion to the rank of private.
- Gary Darnell from Wilson, and assigned to Intelligence and Sustainment Company, 42nd Infantry Division received a promotion to the rank of sergeant major.
- Matthew Messing from Niagara Falls, and assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 2nd Squadron, 101st Cavalry (Reconnaissance, Surveillance and Target Acquisition) received a promotion to the rank of sergeant major.
- Cole Benedict from Buffalo, and assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 2nd Squadron, 101st Cavalry (Reconnaissance, Surveillance and Target Acquisition) received a promotion to the rank of specialist.
- Steven Biondi from Buffalo, and assigned to Company A (Engineer), 27th Brigade Special Troops Battalion received a promotion to the rank of specialist.
- Cameron Campbell from Cheektowaga, and assigned to Company A (Engineer), 27th Brigade Special Troops Battalion received a promotion to the rank of specialist.
- Christopher Cormack from Rochester, and assigned to Troop A, 2nd Squadron, 101st Cavalry (Reconnaissance, Surveillance and Target Acquisition) received a promotion to the rank of specialist.
- Connor Harman from Hamburg, and assigned to Company A (Engineer), 27th Brigade Special Troops Battalion received a promotion to the rank of specialist.
- Devin Mcgrath from Hamlin, and assigned to 222nd Military Police Company received a promotion to the rank of specialist.
- Michael Morgan from Buffalo, and assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 2nd Squadron, 101st Cavalry (Reconnaissance, Surveillance and Target Acquisition) received a promotion to the rank of specialist.
- Jamir Perry from Buffalo, and assigned to Company A (Engineer), 27th Brigade Special Troops Battalion received a promotion to the rank of specialist.
- Derek Rumsey from Forestville, and assigned to Company A (Engineer), 27th Brigade Special Troops Battalion received a promotion to the rank of specialist.
- Lucas Seeley from Lancaster, and assigned to Troop C, 2nd Squadron, 101st Cavalry (Reconnaissance, Surveillance and Target Acquisition) received a promotion to the rank of specialist.
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.
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.
