Guardsmen promoted

Wednesday, July 23, 2014 - 18:42

These local members of the New York State National Guard have recently been promoted:

– David Taylor, of Schenectady, serving with the 827th Engineer Company is promoted to the rank of Private First Class;

– Jose Rodriguez, of Schenectady, serving with Company C, 2-108th Infantry is promoted to the rank of Private; and

– Ronald Swenson, of East Berne, serving with Company E (Forward Support Company Infantry), 427th Brigade Support Battalion is promoted to the rank of Sergeant.

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

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