Oswego County Residents Receive Army National Guard Promotions

LATHAM, NY – Residents of Pulaski, Phoenix and Mexico are among the New York Army National Guard members whose promotions were announced by Major General Ray Shields, the Adjutant General for the State of New York, in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership.

Courtney Letiecq of Pulaski, assigned to the 222nd Military Police Company, was promoted to specialist on October 22, 2026.

Edward Logel of Phoenix, assigned to the 206th Military Police Company, was promoted to sergeant first class on October 14, 2026.

Florencia Paul of Mexico, assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 108th Infantry Regiment, was promoted to specialist on October 17, 2026.

The release also announced that Benjamin Regester of Cato, assigned to the 102nd Military Police Battalion, was promoted to master sergeant on October 1, 2026.

According to the National Guard, promotions are based on a soldier’s overall performance, demonstrated leadership abilities, professionalism and future development potential. The promotions recognize the best-qualified soldiers for a career in the New York Army National Guard.

The release states that Army National Guard citizen soldiers who serve the state and nation are eligible for monthly pay, educational benefits from the state and federal government, travel across the globe, technical and leadership training, health and dental insurance, and contributions toward retirement programs similar to a 401(k).

For more information about the New York Army National Guard, visit www.dmna.ny.gov or www.1800goguard.com.

The New York National Guard, also known as the 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. According to the release, those forces consist of nearly 20,000 members of the New York Army National Guard, New York Air National Guard, New York Naval Militia and New York Guard.