First female commander to lead NY's Air National Guard sworn in

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Brigadier General Denise Donnell will take charge of the largest of any state's Air National Guard with six active bases across New York.

Brigadier General Denise Donnell of Clifton Park accepts the role as commander of the 5,900-member New York Air National Guard.Brigadier General Denise Donnell of Clifton Park accepts the role as commander of the 5,900-member New York Air National Guard.Brigadier General Denise Donnell was sworn in on Saturday as commander of the New York Air National Guard, making her the first woman to ever lead the 5,900-person unit.

“From COVID to Kabul, New York airmen serve our state and nation at home and overseas every day,” Donnell said in a statement. “Major General Timothy LaBarge has set a high standard for our Air Guard and I look forward to building on the accomplishments of the last four years."

 

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