Niskayuna Resident Promoted to Sergeant Major in the New York Army National Guard
Latham, NY (10/22/2026) — New York Army National Guard Command Sgt. Maj. Kenneth Geib, a Niskayuna resident, became the 27th Finance Battalion's highest-ranking enlisted Soldier during an October 21 ceremony at the New York National Guard Headquarters in Latham, N.Y.
As the battalion command sergeant major, Geib advises the incoming battalion commander, Lt. Col. Miguel Rodriguez, on enlisted Soldier training and discipline.
The 27th Finance Battalion and its companies manage funds directly, but stateside manages all federal funds and property provided to the National Guard.
The battalion is configured to provide the 369th Sustainment Brigade with financial management and administration for support operations.
Geib will replace Command Sgt. Maj. Alfonso Villacres.
Geib, a veteran of the Iraq War, has served in the Army National Guard since 2003.
Geib's leadership positions include platoon sergeant in the finance section under the 42nd Infantry Division and first sergeant of the 27th Finance Management Support Unit and the 14th Finance Company.
In 2004, he mobilized for 19 months of service in Iraq.
In 2020, Geib was also mobilized and deployed to Kuwait as the non-commissioned officer in charge of finance.
His leadership and duty positions include squad leader, platoon sergeant, first sergeant, and non-commissioned officer at Joint Forces Headquarters, State Joint Logistics.
His awards include the Combat Action Badge, Meritorious Service Medals, Army Commendation Medals, Iraq Campaign Medal with Campaign Star, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal, Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, and Overseas Service Ribbon.
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U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Kenneth Geib, a finance noncommissioned officer with the 27th Finance Battalion, New York Army National Guard, is promoted during a ceremony at the New York National Guard Headquarters in Latham, N.Y. on October 21, 2026. Geib will become the command Sergeant Major of the finance battalion on October 24, 2026, in Whitestone, N.Y.
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