Lt. Col. Paul Mulligan, a former East Greenbush resident, is honored as he transitions to District of Columbia National Guard
Latham, NY (03/31/2025) — New York Army National Guard Lt. Col. Paul Mulligan, a former East Greenbush resident, was awarded the New York State Conspicuous Service Medal, during a ceremony marking his transfer to the District of Columbia National Guard.
Mulligan, a veteran of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and who commanded a signal battalion in the Middle East in 2023-2024, will become the chief of information technology, known in the military as the G-6, for the D.C. Guard.
Mulligan has served full-time as the deputy director of information technology for the New York National Guard.
Col. Diane Armbruster, the chief information officer for the New York National Guard, praised Mulligan as a diligent and dedicated officer.
"Paul's dedication to service is undeniable," she said.
He served as a battalion information officer in Iraq, led a company in Afghanistan, and commanded the 101st Expeditionary Signal Battalion in the Middle East, Armbruster said. His battalion provided communications links to Army units operating in ten countries, she added.
"That's a career marked by both challenge and incredible accomplishment," Armbruster said.
In his remarks, Mulligan thanked Armbruster and other leaders present for their mentorship and leadership over the years, since he enlisted in the New York Army National Guard at age 17 in 1999.
"I've had the honor of serving alongside some of the most dedicated and talented Soldiers, NCOS, and officers in the Army," he said.
"Working with, learning from, and leading such incredible professionals has been a privilege, and I will truly miss the camaraderie, friendships, and unwavering support that have made my time here so meaningful, Mulligan added.
Mulligan initially served as a medic in the 2nd Battalion, 108th Infantry Battalion. He earned a commission as a Signal Corps officer in 2003.
During his career he served as the signal officer for the 642nd Military Intelligence Battalion, the executive officer for the 42nd Infantry Division Network Support Company, and the commander of C Company of the 101st Signal Battalion.
He has also served as deputy information officer for the 42nd Infantry Division, and deputy chief information officer for Joint Force Headquarters of the New York National Guard.
He is a graduate of the Army's Command and General Staff College and holds a Masters in Cybersecurity from Excelsior University and a Bachelor of Science in computer science from Siena College.
His awards include the Bronze Star Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal, the Iraq Campaign Medal, the Afghan Campaign Medal, the Signal Corps Regimental Association Bronze Order of Mercury, and the German Armed Forces Badge.
He and his wife Christina and their children Connor, Keira and Ava, now reside in Florida.
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New York Army National Guard Col. Diane Armbruster, left chief information officer, presents Lt. Col. Paul Mulligan with the New York Conspicuous service medal during his permanent change of station farewell at New York National Guard Headquarters in Latham, N.Y. on March 31, 2025. Mulligan will now be signal support operations for Joint Force Headquarters Washington D.C. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Stephanie Butler)
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