LATHAM, NY - 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.

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 1st Class.

Michael Lucia from Ilion, NY (postal code 13357) and serving with Det 1 Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2-108th Infantry is promoted to the rank of Private.

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

Seamethea Leake from Watertown, NY (postal code 13601) and serving with 222d Military Police Co is promoted to the rank of Private 1st Class.

Lorenzo Calderon from Canton, NY (postal code 13617) and serving with Detachment 1, Company B 2-108th Infantry is promoted to the rank of Sergeant.

Matthew Ashcroft from West Carthage, NY (postal code 13619) and serving with 206th Military Police Company is promoted to the rank of Specialist.

Tyler Meister from Castorland, NY (postal code 13620) and serving with 102 Maintenance Company is promoted to the rank of Private 1st Class.

Sean Ennis from Hammond, NY (postal code 13646) and serving with Detachment 1, Company B 2-108th Infantry is promoted to the rank of Private.

Frank Gross from Harrisville, NY (postal code 13648) and serving with 1427th Transportation Company Medium Truck is promoted to the rank of Staff Sergeant.

Trisha Hogle from Hermon, NY (postal code 13652) and serving with 138th Public Affairs Detachment is promoted to the rank of Private 1st Class.

Gary Dollinger from Redwood, NY (postal code 13679) and serving with Detachment 1, Company B 2-108th Infantry is promoted 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.dmna.ny.state.us or www1800goguard.com.