Michael Davis, a Cornwall resident, promoted to Staff Sergeant in the New York Army National Guard

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Staff Sgt. Michael Davis new rank is pinned on by his wife Megan as his son Aidan and commander Capt. Phyonne Reynolds look on during a Dec. 4 ceremony at Camp Smith. (Sgt. Harley Jelis)

CAMP SMITH, NY (12/08/2016)(readMedia)-- Michael Davis, a Cornwall resident, has been promoted to staff sergeant in the New York Army National Guard.

Davis, the full-time readiness non-commissioned officer for the 138th Public Affairs Detachment, was promoted during a Dec. 4 ceremony at Camp Smith Training Site.

Davis, who joined the New Jersey Army National Guard in 2010, has served with the 138th Public Affairs Detachment since 2014.

As readiness NCO for the public affairs detachment, he handles the unit's supplies, training and administrative tasks, as well as coordinates unit activities for the detachment commander.

Davis is a graduate of the Defense Information School at Fort Meade, Maryland and was distinguished honor graduate in both the Basic Public Affairs Course and the Public Affairs Advanced Leadership Course.

Davis holds a dual bachelor's degree in English and Psychology from Mount Saint Mary's College and a Master's of Science Degree in Publishing from Pace University.

His awards include several Army Achievement Medals and Army Commendations Medals, the National Defense Service Medal and the Noncommission Officer Professional Development Ribbon.

Prior to becoming a full-time Army National Guard leader, Davis worked for Oxford University Press as a digital publishing analyst, for Toppan Printing, America and for the Academy of Management.

He and his wife Megan have two children; Aidan and Emmett.