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Airman promoted by Air Guard Commander

SCHENECTADY N.Y-Members of the New York Air National Guard attend a surprise promotion call for Senor Airman Samantha Post from the 107th Medical Group stationed at Stratton Air National Guard Base in support of the NY National Guard response to COVID19 as she was promoted to the rank of Staff Sergeant in the New York Air National Guard.But the promotion wasnt the only total surprise to Amn Post. What made it even more special was that she was promoted by Major General Timothy LaBarge the Assistant Adjutant General and the Commander of the New York Air National Guard.The reason why the general wanted to be here was that Senior Airman now Staff Sergeant Post was on duty at the SUNY Albany COVID19 testing site this year when an emergency happened and Sgt Post saved a mans life.

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