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Peekskill National Guard Soldier Promoted to Private First Class

Denise Morales of Peeksill serves with the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 369th.

Major Gen. Anthony P. German, 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.

Denise Morales from Peekskill, N.Y., serving with the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 369th, is promoted to the rank of Private First Class.

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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.

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Further information is available through the Division of Military & Naval Affairs and National Guard websites.

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