Alexandria resident Patrick A Winkler, has been promoted to major in the New York Army National Guard while deployed to Germany,
Grafenwoehr, Germany (11/18/2022) — Alexandria resident Patrick A Winkler, has been promoted to major in the New York Army National Guard while deployed to Germany, in recognition of his capability for additional responsibility and leadership.
Winkler, a military intelligence officer currently deployed to Grafenwoehr, Germany with Task Force Orion, 27th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, was promoted to major on Oct. 18, 2022.
"Patrick's outstanding contributions to the New York National Guard home in his community and on deployment overseas are a sure sign that he will excel in his new rank," said Col. William Murphy, commander of Task Force Orion.
Task Force Orion has been deployed in support of the Joint Multinational Training Group-Ukraine mission since early August. The unit ensures the combat effectiveness of Ukrainian military personnel training on systems and equipment issued under the United States' Presidential Drawdown Authority.
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.gov.
Media Attachments
U.S. Army Col. William Murphy, commander of Task Force Orion, 27th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, New York Army National Guard, pins the rank of major on Maj. Patrick Winkler, army all Source Intelligence office, during a promotion ceremony at Grafenwoehr, Germany, Nov. 5, 2022. Army National Guard promotions are based on overall performance, attitude, leadership ability, and development potential, and recognize the best-qualified Soldiers. (U.S. National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Jordan Sivayavirojna)
New York National Guard
Col. Richard Goldenberg, 518-786-4581Share this Story
Recent News
- Training involving explosive simulators and smoke will take place a Camp Smith April 17-18
- NY Army Guard Staff Sgt. Derek Tucker, a Corning resident, wins NY Army National Guard Best Warrior Competition
- New York Army National Guard conducting joint training with New York Air Guard on Friday, April 10 at Youngstown Local Training Area
- NY Army National Guard Specialist Trevor Lock, a Lockport resident, wins statewide Best Warrior Competition
- NY Army Guard Col. John Sandefur, a Gansefoort resident, receives Legion of Merit as he retires after 36 years of service
- Two Airman assigned to NY Air Guard's 105th Airlift Wing brave cold during Minnesota training course
- Clifton Park Airman is named New York Air National Guard Company Grade Officer of the Year
- NY Air Guard's 109th Airlift Wing moves 1,086 passengers and millions of pounds of supplies across Antarctica during 2025-26 mission season
- NY National Guard's "Fighting 69th" Infantry leads New York's St. Patrick's Day Parade for the 175th Time
- NY Air Guard Senior Master Sgt. John McGhee, a Bay Shore resident, wins New York Air Guard statewide honor