Brig. Gen. Sandy Best Promotion

Brigadier General Sandra L. Best becomes the Minnesota National Guard's first women to be promoted in to the general officer ranks. Brig. Gen. Best will serve as the Chief of Staff, Minnesota Air National Guard, responsible for command supervision, oversight and leadership of the 133rd Airlift Wing and 148th Fighter Wing to include all items pertaining to manning, operations, readiness, training and equipping of units in the Minnesota Air National Guard.

"Col. Best is an extraordinary leader in the Minnesota National Guard, she excels at bringing groups together and communicating the priorities of our organization to our government and community partners," said Minnesota National Guard Adjutant General, Maj. Gen. Richard C. Nash. "Best's talent and skills make her an incredible asset to not only our organization, but to the community as a whole."