Major General Ray Shields, 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.

Sarinah Ecker from Brocton, assigned to the Company A, 642nd Support Battalion, received a promotion to the rank of specialist on Nov. 14.

Kaleb Johnson from Westfield, assigned to the 152nd Engineer Company, received a promotion to the rank of private first class on Oct. 28.

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