Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C,I-Batavia) commemorated Fort Drum day in Albany on February 26 by congratulating and commending Senior Commander of the U.S. Army Fort Drum & 10^th Mountain Division, Major General Brian J. Mennes.

“Congratulations to Major General Mennes on his recent promotion to Senior Commander of Fort Drum and the 10^th Mountain Division. He is an impressive leader and brings prestige and great honor to one of the New York’s most important military institutions,” Hawley said. “As a veteran and son of a World War Two veteran, I know the sacrifices our military members make to keep our state and nation safe and I pledge to remain a steadfast voice for them in Albany. I wish Fort Drum and all its soldiers the best of safety and success in the future.”