Clayton Cerne, a National Guard soldier from Lake Placid — assigned to the Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 2nd Squadron, 101st Cavalry — received a promotion to the rank of captain on July 21.

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.

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