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.
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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)
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