Inwood New York National Guard member Alex Martinez promoted

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Alex Martinez, of Inwood, a member of the New York National Guard, received a promotion in recognition for his capability, responsibility and leadership. Martinez is assigned to the 442nd Military Police Company is now a private.

Army National Guard promotions are based on overall performance, attitude, leadership ability and development potential. These promotions also recognize the best qualified soldiers and attract and retain the highest caliber citizen soldiers for a career in the New York Army National Guard.

The New York National Guard is the state’s executive agency responsible to the governor for managing New York’s military forces, which includes nearly 20,000 members of the Army, Air, Naval Militia and the New York Guard.

There is more than 2,000 members in the New York Army National Guard. For more information, go to www.dmna.ny.gov or www.1800goguard.com.