William L. Seekins of Jamestown will be promoted to brigadier general during a 10 a.m. ceremony Saturday at the Raymond J. Bohn Armory in Bismarck.

Seekins is assigned as the land component commander for the North Dakota Army National Guard. Maj. Gen. David Sprynczynatyk, North Dakota National Guard adjutant general, will preside over the ceremony.

Immediately following the promotion ceremony, three Guard members will be formally recognized for their service at a retirement ceremony.

The retiring soldiers are Lt. Col. Roger Alan Sayler, Fargo; Lt. Col. Shawn D. Ackre, Colorado Springs, Colo.; and Chief Warrant Officer Margaret E. Birney, Mandan.

The event is open to the public.