Meet Chief Master Sgt. Amy Gianquinto of Ballston Spa in Saratoga County. She just became the first woman to hold the top enlisted airman's position in the New York Air National Guard.

According to Millitary.com, Gianquinto took over the position of command chief master sergeant during a ceremony held early Monday afternoon at the agency's headquarters in suburban Albany.

As command chief master sergeant Gianquinto will be the top enlisted airman among the state's 5,800-member Air Guard. She'll report directly to the commander of the Air National Guard on issues pertaining to enlisted personnel.

We tip our hats to Sgt. Amy, and wish her the best of luck!


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