LATHAM, NY(readMedia) - Maj. Gen. Joseph J. Taluto, 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 capabilities for additional responsibility and leadership.

John Sargent from Watertown, NY (postal code 13601) and serving with 102 Maintenance Company is promoted to the rank of Sergeant.

Reginald Sanders from Sackets Harbor, NY (postal code 13685) and serving with Headquarters, 153rd Troop Command is promoted to the rank of Colonel.

Trisha Hogle from Hermon, NY (postal code 13652) and serving with 138th Public Affairs Detachment is promoted to the rank of Private.

Joshua Euber from Vermontville, NY (postal code 12989) and serving with Det 2 Company B, 2-108th Infantry is promoted to the rank of Private.

Donald Spence from Carthage, NY (postal code 13619) and serving with Joint Forces Headquarters is promoted to the rank of Master Sergeant.

Jason Brockway from Copenhagen, NY (postal code 13626) and serving with 102 Maintenance Company is promoted to the rank of Sergeant.

Joseph Robillard from Alexandria Bay, NY (postal code 13607) and serving with Troop A 2-101 Cavalry (Reconnaissance, Surveillance and Target Acquisition) is promoted to the rank of Sergeant.

Justin Mcgillicuddy from Natural Bridge, NY (postal code 13665) and serving with 102 Maintenance Company is promoted to the rank of Private.

Alexander Glova from Herkimer, NY (postal code 13350) and serving with 107th Military Police Company is promoted to the rank of Sergeant.

Christopher Cooley from Watertown, NY (postal code 13601) and serving with Det 1 Headquarters, 42d Infantry Division is promoted to the rank of Private 1st Class.

Timothy Crytser from Theresa, NY (postal code 13691) and serving with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2-108 Infantry is promoted to the rank of Staff Sergeant.

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.dmna.ny.state.us or www1800goguard.com.