Ballston Spa resident David Piwowarski takes over as National Guard command sergeant major, Oct. 30

LATHAM, NY, UNITED STATES

10.29.2015

Courtesy Story

New York National Guard

LATHAM, N.Y. - Command Sgt. Maj. David Piowarski, a Ballston Spa resident and Afghan War veteran, will replace Command Sgt. Maj. Louis Wilson as the top enlisted Soldier for the 10,350-member New York Army National Guard during a Friday afternoon "Change-of-Responsibility" ceremony at New York State Division of Military and Naval Affairs Headquarters.

Maj. Gen. Patrick Murphy, the Adjutant General of New York will preside over the ceremony.

Wilson, a retired Rochester police officer and Iraq War veteran, will be retiring after more than 38 years of service.

As the state command sergeant major, Piwowarski will serve as the adjutant general's personal adviser for all enlisted-related issues, particularly those affecting training and quality of life. He travels throughout the state observing training and talking to Soldiers and their families.

WHAT: Change of Responsibility Ceremony for the incoming New York Army National Guard Command Sgt. Maj. David Piwowarski.
WHO: Command Sgts. Maj. David Piwowarski and Louis Wilson, and Major General Patrick Murphy, the Adjutant General of New York
WHEN: Friday, October 30, 2015 at 2 p.m.
WHERE: Joint Force Headquarters, New York National Guard, 330 Old Niskayuna Road, Latham N.Y.

Media Opportunity:
Video and still imagery of the passing of the colors between the outgoing Command Sgt. Maj., Louis Wilson and the incoming Command Sgt. Maj., David Piwowarski. Interviews with the two senior NCOs regarding their perspectives on their careers and their lifetime of service on behalf of Soldiers.

News media should contact the New York National Guard Public Affairs Office at 786-4581 prior to 1 p.m. for access to the secure military facility.

• Date Taken: 10.29.2015
• Date Posted: 10.29.2015 12:09
• Story ID: 180332
• Location: LATHAM, NY, US
• Hometown: BALLSTON SPA, NY, US