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Gouverneur man promoted in New York Air National Guard

Posted 8/26/21

Major General Ray Shields, the Adjutant General for the State of New York, announces the recent promotion of members of the New York Air National Guard in recognition of their capability for …

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Gouverneur man promoted in New York Air National Guard

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Major General Ray Shields, the Adjutant General for the State of New York, announces the recent promotion of members of the New York Air National Guard in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership.

Jason Farrand, of Gouverneur, and assigned to the107th Attack Wing, received a promotion to the rank of master sergeant on March 29.

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

These promotions additionally recognize the best qualified Airmen and attract and retain the highest caliber Citizen Airmen for careers in the New York Air National Guard and the 106th Rescue Wing.

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.