"Hedgehog and the bear: thats the perfect analogy. National Defense Service Medal with bronze service star Col Kyle E. Carpenter is the Director of Staff, Joint Forces Headquarters, Idaho Air National Guard. Gen. Warner A. Ross II Commissioner / The Adjutant General Military Maj. Gen. Jimmie Cole Deputy Adjutant General Military Brig. To install this webapp,tap then Add to Home Screen. Aerial Achievement Medal (with Oak Leaf Cluster) November 2016 June 2019, Vice Chief, National Guard Bureau, the Pentagon, Washington, District of Columbia. Copyright 2023 Washington Military Dept. The 169th Fighter Wing's mission is to maintain wartime readiness and the ability to mobilize and deploy expeditiously to carry out tactical air missions or combat support activities in the event of a war or military emergency. Hokanson and Whitehead said that last year, there were many who felt Russia would overwhelm its neighbor. June 1985 - June 1986, Undergraduate Pilot Training, 14th Flying Training Wing, Columbus Air Force Base, Miss. At the Guard Jaeger Regiment near Helsinki, Hokanson spoke with conscripts and observed training. An official website of the United States government Here's how you know . Airmen should work with their supervisors as soon as possible to attend the class . Please enable JavaScript in your browser. Second Lieutenant Sept. 19, 1996 As a part of this job role, I leveraged professional expertise in developing City-Wide High School/College recruitment strategic plan, including defining unit events, programs, and budget. Kentucky National Guard Leadership. 2015 Capstone General and Flag Officer Course, National Defense University, Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C. July 2010 July 2012, Deputy Director for Readiness, Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs, Washington, D.C. July 2012 March 2014, Commander, 113th Wing, Joint Base Andrews, Md. 2020 Regional Seminar-Transnational Issues, Alan L. Freed Associates, Washington, D.C. Air Force Association, Lifetime Member It is manning, training and equipping for combat that allows us to also serve our communities in their time of need. Office of the Adjutant General. August 2016October 2016, Special Assistant to the Commander, Air National Guard Readiness Center, JB Andrews, Md. AGO staff are generally available from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Responsibilities. The National Guard remains an integral part of U.S. military might, and it's changing to remain effective for the future, Chief of the National Guard Bureau Army Gen. Daniel R. Hokanson said. 2006 Advanced Joint Professional Military EducationReserve Component, Joint Forces Staff College, Norfolk, Va. The General Counsel serves as legal advisor to the Adjutant General and to the Director of State Operations, and also serves as the AGO Ethics Officer for all AGO employees. "This the right thing to do for our service members and their families, who often bear undue financial and medical hardships as a result," he said. In the 1890s, National Guard leadership understood that there must be some compromise between total federal oversight and complete autonomy. VIEW BIO. Download this stock image: U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Michael Loh, director, Air National Guard, and his wife, center, stand with leadership from the Georgia Air National Guard and 116th Air Control Wing (ACW), Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, Aug. 2, 2022. The Joint Staff assists the Commanding General in accomplishing his responsibilities for strategic direction of the D.C. National Guard forces, their operation under unified command, and their integration into an efficient team of land and air forces. Meritorious Service Medal (with 1 Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster) "That's why the Health Care for Our Troops Act is on my radar," he said. The . Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal He mentors a brigade located across 4 states, to include Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Nevada. Active Army, Army Reserve, or Army National Guard. The folks that we worked with in the Finnish Army have grown up along with us, and weve been keeping in contact, and we had an opportunity about six years ago to really strengthen cooperation, now that were all in senior positions, Williams said. Defense Meritorious Service Medal with oak leaf cluster VIEW BIO. National Guard Association of the United States and District of Columbia Captain 1 November 1990 He is a command pilot with more than 2,700 ying hours. "Duty status reform goes a long way to address this inequity, which is also vital to our recruiting and retention efforts. General 3 August 2020, An official website of the United States government, Hosted by Defense Media Activity - WEB.mil, July 1986 - July 1987, Student, Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape (Fort Bragg); Aviation Officer Basic Course; Air Assault School; Initial Entry Rotary Wing Flight Training (Aeroscout); Fort Rucker, Alabama, July 1987 - August 1990, Executive Officer, later Scout Platoon Leader, later Flight Operations Officer and 3rd Infantry Brigade Aviation Liaison Officer, 2nd Squadron (RECON), 9th Cavalry, 7th Infantry Division (LIGHT), Fort Ord, California and the Republic of Panama, October 1990 - June 1991, Student, Aviation Officer Advanced Course and AH-64 Combat Aircraft Qualification Course, Fort Rucker, Alabama, June 1991 - October 1992, Assistant S3, 1st Battalion, 229th Aviation Regiment (Attack), Apache Training Brigade, Fort Hood, Texas, October 1992 - June 1994, Commander, Company B, 1st Battalion, 229th Aviation Regiment (Attack), 18th Airborne Corps, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, June 1994 - April 1995 Project Engineer, Aircraft Armament Test Division, Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona, July 1995 - October 1995, Control Group (Ready Reserve), October 1995 - September 1996, Aide-de-Camp, Office of The Adjutant General, Oregon National Guard, Salem, Oregon, October 1996 - September 1997, Operations Officer, 641st Medical Battalion (EVAC), Oregon Army National Guard, Salem, Oregon, October 1997 - December 1998, Aviation Operations Officer, Oregon Army National Guard, Salem, Oregon, December 1998 - June 1999, Student, Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, California, July 1999 - July 2000, Plans Analyst, Program Analysis and Evaluation Division, National Guard Bureau, Arlington, Virginia, July 2000 - June 2001, Student, College of Naval Command and Staff, Naval War College, Newport, Rhode Island, June 2001 - June 2002, Executive Officer, 641st Medical Battalion (EVAC), Oregon Army National Guard, Salem, Oregon, June 2002 - June 2004, Deputy Director, Army Aviation, Headquarters State Area Regional Command, Oregon Army National Guard, Salem, Oregon, July 2004 - June 2005, Commander, 641st Medical Battalion (EVAC), Oregon Army National Guard, Salem, Oregon, July 2005 - July 2006, Student, Senior Service College Fellowship, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, August 2006 - July 2007, Chief of Staff, Combined Joint Task Force Phoenix V, Afghanistan, July 2007 - March 2008, Deputy Commander, 41st Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Oregon Army National Guard, Portland, Oregon, March 2008 - July 2010, Commander, 41st Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Multi-National Corps - Iraq, and Oregon Army National Guard, Portland, Oregon, August 2010 - August 2012, Deputy Director, J5, North American Aerospace Defense Command and United States Northern Command, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, August 2012 - July 2013, Director, Strategic Plans and Policy (J-5), National Guard Bureau, the Pentagon, Washington, District of Columbia, August 2013 - August 2015, The Adjutant General, Oregon, Joint Force Headquarters, Oregon National Guard, Salem, Oregon, August 2015 - October 2016, Deputy Commander, U.S. Northern Command, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado. Soldier and Family Support Resources. Second lieutenants will embark on specialized training (Basic Officer Leadership Course) based on their assigned branch. They were among the forces who fought the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, but they also perform missions for state governors. Serving as the eyes and ears during the legislative process, the legislative affairs director crafts and introduces legislation that supports the Indiana National Guards mission, goals and objectives. Ohio Army National Guard. His combat deployments include Operations JUST CAUSE, ENDURING FREEDOM and IRAQI FREEDOM. Overseas Service Ribbon (with Numeral 2) Gen. John A. LeBlanc Assistant Adjutant General. 1996 Master of Science, Aeronautical Science, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, Fla. Army Gen. Daniel Hokanson, chief, National Guard Bureau, and Air Force Senior Enlisted Advisor Tony L. Whitehead, the bureau's senior enlisted advisor, to the chief of the National Guard Bureau, discuss Gen. Hokanson's priorities for the National Guard -- people, readiness, modernization, and reform -- with reporters, the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., Jan. 24, 2023. Army Sgt. Lt. Gen. Sasseville graduated from the United States Air Force Academy in 1985 with a Bachelor of Science degree in International Affairs. June 2015January 2016, Director of Logistics (A4), Air National Guard Readiness Center, JB Andrews, Md. Leadership of the Iowa National Guard. 2021 Regional Seminar-Middle East/Southwest Asia, Alan L. Freed Associates, Washington, D.C. Joint Meritorious Unit Award Air National Guard Leadership. By position, she is one of the Idaho National Guard's most senior enlisted female members and she is the first female Airman to serve as the senior enlisted leader to the commander of the Idaho Air National Guard. August 2020 Present, Chief, National Guard Bureau, the Pentagon, Washington, District of Columbia, August 2006 - July 2007, Chief of Staff, Combined Joint Task Force Phoenix V, Afghanistan, as a Colonel, August 2010 - August 2012, Deputy Director, J5, North American Aerospace Defense Command and United States Northern Command, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, as a Brigadier General, August 2012 - July 2013, Director, Strategic Plans and Policy (J-5), National Guard Bureau, the Pentagon, Washington, District of Columbia, as a Major General, August 2013 - August 2015, The Adjutant General, Oregon, Joint Force Headquarters, Oregon National Guard, Salem, Oregon, as a Major General, August 2015 - October 2016, Deputy Commander, U.S. Northern Command, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, as a Lieutenant General, November 2016 June 2019, Vice Chief, National Guard Bureau, the Pentagon, Washington, District of Columbia, as a Lieutenant General, August 2020 Present, Chief, National Guard Bureau, the Pentagon, Washington, District of Columbia, as a General. July 1995 February 1996, Chief, F-16C Block 50 Test Operations and F-16C Instructor Pilot, 422nd Test and Evaluation Squadron, Nellis AFB, Nev. March 1996 September 1997, Chief, Wing Weapons and Tactics, 57th Operations Support Squadron, Nellis AFB, Nev. September 1997 May 1998, Assistant Operations Officer, F-16C/D Instructor Pilot, 80th Fighter Squadron, Kunsan AB, South Korea. ", While the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq are over, the National Guard still has 22,000 service members deployed overseas. He has served in multiple worldwide combat and contingency deployments as an F-15C Mission Commander, Instructor Pilot, and Weapons Ocer. Lieutenant Colonel 18 January 2001 1991 Fighter Weapons Instructor Course, Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. "Just like them, we spend weeks, months, even years away from our families, but to be side-by-side performing the exact same mission and the same duties and not be treated the same is something that needs to be resolved," he said. But it was one of those things that we worked on, and we continue to work on, with Ukrainians right now. Brigadier General May 15, 2019 Army Meritorious Unit Commendation Commander and Assistant Adjutant General Colonel Tracy D. Smith serves as the Commander, Alaska Air National Guard. Lieutenant General. General Hokanson also served as the Deputy Commander of U.S. Northern Command, and Vice Commander, U.S. Deputy Director of the Air National Guard - Leadership - The National Guard Home : Leadership : DDANG Deputy Director of the Air National Guard Major General Duke A. Pirak Maj. Gen. Duke A. Pirak serves as the Deputy Director, Air National Guard, the Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia. Gen. Stephen F. Logan Command Senior Enlisted LeaderChief Master Sgt. The Washington Air National Guard is comprised of kinetic and non-kinetic missions involving air refueling, special warfare, intelligence, cyber and air defense. He is responsible for formulating, developing and coordinating all policies, plans and programs affecting 108,400 Air National Guard Airmen and civilians across 90 wings and 180 installations in 159 communities throughout the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam and the Virgin Islands. He serves as the principal advisor to the Adjutant General and/or Assistant Adjutant on a broad range of matters concerning the United States Air Force and Air National Guard. An official website of the United States government, District of Columbia National Guard Links, Protecting The Capital and Defending The Nation Since 1802, 372nd Military Police Battalion ("Red Hand"), 260th Regiment (Regional Training Institute), 257th Army Band "The Band of the Nation's Capital", 1-224th Aviation Security and Support Battalion, 1-226th General Support Aviation Battalion, Detachment 4, Operational Support Airlift, Headquarters-District of Columbia Air National Guard, Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, Department of the Air Force - 2022 Memorundum, Hosted by Defense Media Activity - WEB.mil. Jim Greenhill, Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Jacob Woitzel, Hosted by Defense Media Activity - WEB.mil, Experience: Building Partnerships Around the Globe, Chief of the National Guard Bureau Army Gen. Daniel R. Hokanson and Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chief Tony L. Whitehead Hold a Press Briefing. Jan 2012 - Present11 years 2 months. March 2014 June 2016, Senior Defense Official and Defense Attach, Turkey. This level of community involvement gives everyone a stake in national success, Hokanson observed. EDUCATION Most of all, it will ensure we are ready whenever our nation calls.". He oversees the strategic direction, administration and operation of the Massachusetts National Guard, with an annual budget of $500 million, to ensure over 9000 joint Soldiers, Airmen and Civilian Employees are trained, equipped and mission-ready to support national security objectives both in the homeland and overseas, as well as protect life He has commanded at the company, battalion and brigade combat team levels, and served as the 30th Adjutant General of the State of Oregon. Army Achievement Medal (with 3 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters) Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION Just last week, a Virginia infantry platoon arrived in Finland for joint training. Before assuming his current position, Lt. Gen. Sasseville was the Commander, Continental U.S. North American Aerospace Defense Command Region and First Air Force, Air Forces Northern, headquartered at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida. June 2016 January 2017, Special Assistant to the Director, Air National Guard for the Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations (A-3), Headquarters Air Force, the Pentagon, Arlington, Va. January 2017 June 2019, Deputy Director, Air National Guard, the Pentagon, Arlington, Va. June 2019 August 2020, Commander, 1st Air Force and Commander, Continental U.S. North American Aerospace Defense Command Region, Tyndall AFB, Fla. August 2020 - present, Vice Chief, National Guard Bureau, the Pentagon, Arlington, Va, July 2010July 2012, Deputy Director for Readiness, Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs, Washington, D.C., as a Colonel, March 2014June 2016, Senior Defense Official and Defense Attach, Turkey, as a Brigadier General, August 2020present, Vice Chief, National Guard Bureau, Washington, D.C., as a Lieutenant General. VIEW BIO. Prior to his current position, he was Deputy Director, Politico-Military Affairs (Africa), Strategy, Plans, and Policy Directorate (J5), on the Joint Staff. As the Adjutant General, he is the senior uniformed National Guard officer responsible for formulating, developing, and coordinating policies, programs and plans affecting more than 4,800 Army and Air National Guard personnel. Benefits and Resources. In this capacity, he assists the Director in formulating, developing, and coordinating all policies, plans and programs affecting 108,400 Air National Guard Airmen and civilians across 90 wings and 180 installations in 159 communities throughout the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Virgin Islands. Colonel Jan. 1, 2013 Combat Action Badge FLIGHT INFORMATION Legion of Merit with oak leaf cluster Bio. Major 1 January 1997 After his last active duty assignment, he joined the District of Columbia Air National Guard. VIEW BIO. Ready to become a member? The Guard has been instrumental in helping Ukraine resist the Russian invasion. Our Citizen-Airmen live in the community, and serve at Wings and Squadrons throughout the great state of Texas. MCGHEE TYSON AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Tenn. -- The Air National Guard's training and education center in East Tennessee has scheduled a super-sized Airman Leadership School class, starting in early July and running through the first week of August, with hopes to graduate hundreds of Airmen across the nation. Leadership The official website for the Virgin Islands National Guard An official website of the United States government Here's how you know Official websites use .mil A .milwebsite belongs to an official U.S. Department of Defense organization in the United States. Contact: Bianca Kearby, Director of Legislative Affairs Phone: 317-247-3232 Email: bianca.r.kearby.nfg@army.mil General Counsel "In 2022, we provided ground and air forces to all of America's combatant commands," the general said. TXANG Leadership Brig. A graduate of the University of Washington, Maj. Gen. Pirak was commissioned at the Academy of Military Science in 1996. 1985 Bachelor of Science, International Affairs, U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colo. "This will keep us seamlessly interoperable with the Army, make rotations more predictable, and give our guardsmen more leadership opportunities. United States Property and Fiscal Officer for Illinois. Joint Commendation Medal Aircraft own: T-37, T-38, AT-38B, F-15 A/B/C/D, KC-135R and F-22A, MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS One sign of a great organization and of great #leadership is the earnest and humble invitation to provide continuous feedback - This survey is purposely M. Rob Lawrence, MBA on LinkedIn: 2023 Chief of the National Guard Bureau Survey The official website of the State of Mississippi, 1948-1995: "History of Army Aviation in Mississippi", G8 - United States Property and Fiscal Office (USPFO), Equal Employment Opportunity/Equal Opportunity, Construction and Facilities Management Office (CFMO), 154th Regiment Regional Training Institute (RTI), MSARNG Recruiting & Retention Battalion. Joint Meritorious Unit Award Secure .mil websites use HTTPS A lock ( lock Bronze Star Medal EDUCATION Major General James O. Eifert, The Adjutant General of Florida, is the Governor's senior military advisor and serves as director of a state agency, the Florida Department of Military Affairs. Section Menu Soldier & Family Support Resources. "Today's National Guard is ready and capable and a vital part of our national defense strategy," Hokanson said. April 2005 March 2008, Commander, 113th Operations Group, District of Columbia Air National Guard, Andrews AFB, Md. Flight Hours: More than 2600; over 50 Combat Hours National Guard > Leadership > Joint Staff > Special Staff > Senior Leader Management Office > General Officer Management > bio-show An official website of the United States government Here's how you know Official websites use .mil A .mil website belongs to an official U.S. Department of Defense organization in the United States. The Official Website for the Air National Guard. He has held squadron, group, wing and numbered air force command. Alabama Air National Guard. Senior Leaders View Bio, Mailing Address:Adjutant General's OfficeMilitary Department of Indiana2002 South Holt Road, Building #5Indianapolis, IN 46241-4839, Chief of Staff/Director of State Operations. The Mission of the Joint Chaplaincy is to provide religious support to Idaho's Air and Land Warriors across the full spectrum of operations. The Arizona Army National Guard (AZARNG) continuously provides a trained and ready force capable of performing unified land operations and defense support to civil authorities. May 1989 October 1991, F-16 Instructor Pilot, 309th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Homestead AFB, Fla. November 1991 June 1992, Standardization and Evaluation Flight Examiner, 309th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Homestead AFB, Fla. June 1992 October 1992, Chief, Weapons and Tactics, 309th Fighter Squadron, Homestead AFB, Fla. October 1992 February 1995, F-16 Pilot, A-Flight Commander, 13th Fighter Squadron, Misawa AB, Japan, February 1995 July 1995, Chief, Wing Standardization and Evaluation, 35th Operations Group, Misawa AB, Japan. 1991 Squadron Officer School, Maxwell AFB, Ala. Christopher Martillano pulls a rope taut to demonstrate a high-line rescue system during humanitarian assistance and disaster relief training with members of the Philippines armed forces during Pacific Partnership 2022. Finnish military policy embraces the whole of government and all sectors of society, including the business sector and non-governmental organizations. General Hokanson was also a member of the United States World Helicopter Team and founded the National Guards first Military Assistance to Safety and Traffic (MAST) and Military Air Rescue Team (MART) program where he commanded nearly 100 air rescue and fire-fighting missions throughout the Pacific Northwest. Chief Warrant Officer 5 George Q. Munson Command Chief Warrant Officer. During national defense courses conducted since 1961, union leaders, media representatives and educators learn about Finland's comprehensive security policy alongside service members. Rating: Command Pilot Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal No, they can't force you to get up your keys, however, they don't have to allow you to keep your POV there. 2017 Fellow, Senior Executives in National and International Security, Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass. Finlands military focuses on territorial defense rather than power projection. Bongiovi currently serves as the Idaho Air National Guard's state command chief. Captain 29 May 1989 First Lieutenant Sept. 19, 1998 Georgia . Kaleigh Koeppen, the Montana National Guard deputy state surgeon, called on the senior leadership of the Montana National Guard when she had seven left-over doses of. Chief Lawson entered the Air Force in 1995 and his career began as a Command and Control Battle Management Operator and he has served in numerous leadership positions within the . General Hokanson graduated from the United States Military Academy and served on active duty in Air Cavalry, Attack Helicopter and Aircraft Test organizations prior to joining the Oregon National Guard. When a lieutenant colonel in the West Virginia National Guard reported her rape at the hands of a superior officer years after the attack, she was retaliated against by others in her state,. Please enable scripts and reload this page. Human Resources provides a direct link between the Indiana State Personnel Department and the AGO and assists with implementing SPD policies and procedures regarding hiring, discipline, compensation, health care and benefit management of all AGO employees. Gen. Cassandra D. Howard Director of the Joint Staff Military Col. Trent Scates Assistant Adjutant General, Army Military Col. Jason W. Glass Assistant Adjutant General, Air Military Patrick Sheehan 2016 Advanced Senior Leader Development Program, Council for Logistics Research, Warrenton, Va. Washington Army National Guard State Sergeant Major - Command Sergeant Major Eric Honeycutt. Assistant Chief of Staff, Director of Operations (G3), U.S. Army Central Command. District of Columbia National Guard > About Us > Leadership > Joint Staff Joint Staff The Joint Staff assists the Commanding General in accomplishing his responsibilities for strategic direction of the D.C. National Guard forces, their operation under unified command, and their integration into an efficient team of land and air forces. He commanded the 41st Infantry Brigade Combat Team in Iraq and served as Chief of Staff for Combined Joint Task Force Phoenix in Afghanistan. Thousands of National Guardsmen helped Americans during the on-going COVID-19 pandemic. She is responsible for the recruiting, retention, training, and equipping of over 2,400 Alaskan citizen airmen in two flying wings. "As our Guard units have rotated through since 2015 with the joint military training group [in] Ukraine, we've really focused on developing their noncommissioned officers, as well as a couple other areas that they, that they really wanted to work on," the general said. 2021 U.S. Air Force Advanced Senior Leader Development Seminar, Arlie Center, Warrenton, Va. Lt. Gen. Marc H. Sasseville is the 12th Vice Chief of the National Guard Bureau, Arlington, Virginia. 2000 Naval Postgraduate School, Master of Arts, International Security and Civil-Military Relations, Monterey, California Maj. Gen. Duke A. Pirak serves as the Deputy Director, Air National Guard, the Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia. Second Lieutenant 29 May 1985 Accessibility And the recent conflict in Ukraine, where the Russians haven't differentiated between civilian and military targets, makes Finlands strategy of keeping high-value targets away from civilian population centers look prescient. Settings, Start voice Guard Leaders Look to Enhance Strong Ties in Finland, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Key Lawmakers Say Army Ignores Source of Recruiting Woes, DoD Sets Deadline to Stop Enforcing Vaccine Mandate, Virginia Guards Fort Pickett to Be Renamed Next Month, Multiple Factors Helping Boost Guard Recruiting, Workshop Offers a Legislative Learning Experience, Advocates Move Early on Final Fix to Concurrent Receipt, New Bill Would Reinstate Vaccine Refusers With Back Pay, NGB Chief to Army Guard Leaders: 'Tell Our Story, Pentagon Rescinds COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate, Supreme Court Case May Decide If Technicians Can Keep Unionizing. Colonel 2 August 2006 Director of Logistics, Engineering and Force Protection, National Guard Bureau. 2006 Harvard University, Senior Service College, National Security Fellowship Program, Cambridge, Massachusetts, FLIGHT INFORMATION The Joint Staff is composed of Army and Air National Guard personnel. Brig. 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