Brown gets National Guard promotion

Associated Press

Updated: Aug 2, 2012 11:07 AM

BOSTON, Mass (AP) — U.S. Sen. Scott Brown has been promoted to colonel in the National Guard.

The Massachusetts Republican's colonel insignia were pinned to his uniform during a ceremony in Washington on Wednesday by Arizona senator and former Republican presidential candidate John McCain.

Brown has been in the National Guard for more than three decades, most recently as a lieutenant colonel.

The Sun Chronicle ( http://bit.ly/Rd2XdF ) reports that Brown said it was "an honor to have the opportunity to serve."

Brown recently transferred from the Massachusetts Army National Guard to a unit in Maryland, allowing him to work at the Pentagon.
 

Copyright 2013 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Political Pulse

We welcome your thoughtful comments. Be the first to participate in the discussion. All comments will display your username and avatar.