Shipps promoted to private 1st class

LATHAM, N.Y. — Maj. Gen. Joseph J. Taluto, the adjutant general for the state of New York, recently announced that John Shipps of Hewitt was promoted to the rank of Private 1st Class. in the New York Army National Guard. Shipps serves with the 1569th transportation company. 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.