LATHAM, New York--A Trumbull, Connecticut man who served two tours in Iraq, took over as the top enlisted Soldier in the 11,632-member New York Army National Guard during a July 7 ceremony at New York National Guard headquarters in Latham, New York.
Command Sgt. Major Leylan Jones replaced Command Sgt. Major Edwin Garris who retired after 37 years of military service.
Garris, a retired Buffalo police captain, served in the Persian Gulf War as well as the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
In his role, Jones provides advice to New York National Guard leadership on issues involving the training, readiness, and discipline of the New York Army National Guard's enlisted Soldiers.
Major General Michel Natali, the assistant adjutant...
07.08.2025 | LATHAM, NEW YORK, US |
Story by Eric Durr
