Clifton Park Resident Picked to Lead New York National Guard Available to Press

• by New York State Division of Military & Naval Affairs

LATHAM, NY (02/03/2010)(readMedia)-- Brigadier General Patrick Murphy, the Clifton Park resident picked by Gov. David A. Paterson to replace Major General Joseph Taluto as head of the New York National Guard, will be available to the media this afternoon.

WHO: Brig. Gen. Patrick Murphy

WHAT: A press conference to discuss his appointment as 52nd Adjutant General of New York State and Commander of the New York Military Forces, which include the 10,500 Soldiers of the New York Army National Guard, the 6,000 Airmen of the New York Air National Guard, the 2,500 members of the New York Naval Militia and the 700-strong New York Guard, a state volunteer force.

WHEN: 2 p.m. Wednesday, February 3, 2010

WHERE: New York State Division of Military and Naval Affairs Headquarters at 330 Old Niskayuna Road, Latham, NY 12110.

Members of the Media should contact the Division of Military and Naval Affairs Press Office at 786-4581 in order to obtain access to this secure military facility.

Background:

Gov. David A. Paterson announced today that Brig. Gen. Murphy will replace Major General Joseph Taluto as Adjutant General. Taluto retires on Feb. 14 after more than 44 years in the New York Army National Guard.

"Brigadier General Murphy is an outstanding officer who brings with him a wealth of experience integrating the National Guard and active military components into State emergency and security planning, homeland defense, and anti-terrorism activities," Governor Paterson said. "He has played a critical role in the New York National Guard's response to flooding in Western New York, providing emergency aid to other states, and refocusing the National Guard's Joint Task Force Empire Shield into a more capable security force in New York City."

Murphy, who served for 20 years in the Iowa Army National Guard in a variety of command and staff positions, came to New York in 2007. He was recruited by Major General Taluto to head up the New York National Guard's emergency preparedness and homeland security missions because of his experience gained in those areas while serving in key positions at United States Northern Command and the Army's Forces Command after the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks.

Murphy, who lives with his wife Cherie in Clifton Park, is currently serving as Assistant Adjutant General and Director of Joint Staff of the New York National Guard.

More information can be found at :

http://readme.readmedia.com/Governor-Paterson-Announces-Appointment-of-Brigadier-General-Patrick-Murphy-As-Adjutant-General-of-New-York/1112312

Photo Cutline:

GOWANDA-- Brig. Gen. Patrick Murphy (left) joins New York Gov. David Paterson at a press conference in Gowanda, NY on August 12, 2009, during which Paterson announced that the New York Army National Guard's 152nd Engineer Support Company had been mobilized to clean up the village following a flash flood on Sunday, August 9. Joining them were . John Gibb (right) Director of the State Emergency Management Office.