National Guard soldier from Medina gets promotion

Staff Reports Posted 7 August 2023 at 6:01 pm

A National Guard soldier from Medina has been promoted to sergeant.

Joshua Klotzbach is assigned to the Company B, 152nd Brigade Engineer Battalion. He received his promotion on July 28, Major General Ray Shields, the adjutant general for the state of New York, announced.

Army National Guard promotions are based on a soldier’s overall performance, demonstrated leadership abilities, professionalism and future development potential.

These promotions recognize the best qualified soldiers for a career in the New York Army National Guard.

Army National Guard citizen soldiers who serve our 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 towards retirement programs similar to a 401(k). For more information about the New York Army National Guard, visit www.dmna.ny.gov.