Stratford National Guard Soldier Receives New Rank

Stratford CT

23 December, 2021

11:52 AM

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STRATFORD, CT — (Contributed): Major General Ray Shields, the Adjutant General for the State of New York, announces the recent promotion of members of the New York Army National Guard in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership. Andrew Clark from Stratford, and assigned to the 1156th Engineer Company, received a promotion to the rank of staff sergeant on Nov. 6. 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.