Springfield Soldier promoted to staff sergeant

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SPRINGFIELD, IL (12/06/2016)(readMedia)-- Sgt. Catherine Sanagursky of Springfield, Illinois, Human Resource Noncommissioned Officer for the Illinois Army National Guard's Joint Force Headquarters based in Springfield, Illinois, was promoted to the rank of staff sergeant during a ceremony Dec. 6 at Camp Lincoln, Springfield, Illinois.

Sanagursky, an 11-year veteran, was joined by his family, friends and colleagues at the event. Her 5-year-old daughter Madeline Welch pinned the rank of staff sergeant on her uniform during the ceremony.

Photo Cutline 1: Five-year-old Madeline Welch pins the rank of staff sergeant on her mother Catherine Sanagursky as Lt. Col. Mark Alessia, Military Personnel Officer for the Illinois National Guard looks on during her promotion ceremony on Dec. 6 at Camp Lincoln in Springfield, Illinois.

Photo Cutline 2: Newly promoted Staff Sgt. Catherine Sanagursky of Springfield, Illinois, Human Resource Noncommissioned Officer for the Illinois Army National Guard's Joint Force Headquarters based in Springfield, Illinois stands with her 5-year-old daughter Madeline and fiancé Gino Maldonado for a photo following her promotion ceremony Dec. 6 at Camp Lincoln, Springfield, Illinois.