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Jan 8, 2021
LATHAM – The commander of the New York Air National Guard’s105th Airlift Wing at the Stewart Air National Guard Base in the Town of Newburgh has been promoted to brigadier general.
The ceremony for Denise Donnell was held at New York National Guard headquarters in Latham on Wednesday, January 6.
Donnell has commanded the wing since 2017 and will continue as the wing commander. The base is also home to the Marine Corps Reserve’s Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 452 and Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 49.
Maj. Gen. Timothy LaBarge, the commander of the New York Air National Guard, said the Donnell was promoted to the general officers rank because of her leadership skills and drive.
33 LATHAM, NEW YORK (01/06/2021) (readMedia) Denise Donnell, the commander of the New York Air National Guard s 105th Airlift Wing, which is based at Stewart Air National Guard Base in Newburgh, was promoted to brigadier general during a ceremony held at New York National Guard headquarters in Latham, New York, on Wednesday, January 6.
Donnell has commanded the wing since 2017 and will continue as the wing commander. The base is also host to the Marine Corps Reserve s Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 452 and Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 49.
Normally, her promotion would have taken place in one of the wing s massive hangers with 1,000 Airmen in formation. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic a small group of 35 people gathered at New York National Guard headquarters and others viewed the proceedings over a Zoom call.