North Country General picked by Obama to lead National Guard

A military man from Washington County has been tapped by President Barack Obama to head the Army National Guard.

Major General Joseph Taluto lives in Fort Ann.

He serves currently as Adjutant General of New York’s National Guard.

Back in 1998, Taluto led the National Guard response to the North Country Ice Storm. He also led the 42nd Infantry Division during their deployment to Iraq in 2004.

In an interview with the Glens Falls Post-Star, Talutao said he felt like has “up to the work” and has “something to offer.”

Taluto, who’s 61 years old, has served in the Army and the National Guard for more than four decades.

If confirmed by the U.S. Senate, Taluto will coordinate more than 300 thousand troops nationwide.