LATHAM, -- New York Army National Guard Commander Brig. Gen. Raymond Shields, Jr. (middle) watches as Connor Nitka (right) ceremoniously punches the rank insignia of lieutenant colonel on the uniform of his father John Nitka (left) during his promotion ceremony at the New York State Division of Military and Naval Affairs (DMNA) here on July 29, 2016. Nitka, of Penfield , serves as plans chief for the New York National Guard's Joint Operations Section. ( Army National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Raymond Drumsta)

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