"Hedgehog and the bear: thats the perfect analogy. With the Soviet Red Armys 1939 invasion seared into Finland's national memory, the Nordic nation embraces a whole-of-society approach to defense. Defense Meritorious Service Medal with oak leaf cluster Guardsmen are ready today and must be ready for the future. In recent years, Virginia Guardsmen conducted cyber training with their Finnish counterparts, competed in a Finnish sniper competition and learned from Finlands expertise operating and thriving in Arctic conditions, among other exchanges. He has commanded at the squadron, group, and wing level in both the Pacic Air Forces and Air Combat Command. Contact the State Chaplain: 208-272-6468. During national defense courses conducted since 1961, union leaders, media representatives and educators learn about Finland's comprehensive security policy alongside service members. The Director of State Operations manages the AGO's directors and provides general oversight and guidance to the AGO staff in executing the Adjutant General's operational and strategic vision. "We're in lockstep with the Army on things like multi-domain operations, long-range precision fires, main battle tanks, air defense, future vertical lift and more. Lieutenant Colonel Jan. 29, 2009 The AGO State Controllers Office manages and maintains virtually all of the AGOs financial transactions; specifically, accounts receivable and accounts payable, and serves as liaison between the AGO and the Indiana State Budget Agency. Benefits and Resources. Aircraft Flown: T-41, T-37, T-38, F16, B-747, B-727 and C-38, AWARDS AND DECORATIONS Their whole approach is colored by their hundreds of years of experience, but more recently 1939," he said. Second Lieutenant 28 May 1986 Accessibility Issues, Scott R. Collins, Director of State Operations, Ron Beam, Information Technology Specialist, Indiana National Guard Alumni Relations Program, Stephanie Brossman, Field Auditor/Armory Rentals, Jeremey Lafountain, State Facilities Operations, Julie Barnes, Senior Human Resources Business Partner, Tiffany Johnson, Human Resources Business Partner. Ministry Teams assist commanders in ensuring the right of free exercise of religion, and provide spiritual, moral and ethical leadership to the Idaho National Guard. Second Lieutenant 29 May 1985 Finland applied for NATO membership last year. Maj. Gen. Duke A. Pirak serves as the Deputy Director, Air National Guard, the Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia. Copyright 2023 State of Indiana - All rights reserved. SCANG units are trained and equipped as part of the U.S. Air Force. The Adjutant General. June 2015January 2016, Director of Logistics (A4), Air National Guard Readiness Center, JB Andrews, Md. The Adjutant Generals Office Military Department of Indiana administration provides essential administrative functions to the organization related to legislative and legal affairs; contracting, purchasing and accounting; facilities management; human resources and youth education. Responsibilities. Finnish military policy embraces the whole of government and all sectors of society, including the business sector and non-governmental organizations. They could make you leave it at the armory or your HS. Washington Army National Guard State Sergeant Major - Command Sergeant Major Eric Honeycutt. Soldiers Medal Association of the United States, One Massachusetts Avenue NW 2009 Air Command and Staff College, Maxwell AFB, Ala., by correspondence 2011 Aircraft Maintenance and Munitions Ocer Course, Sheppard AFB, Texas 2012 Master of Science, National Security Strategy, National War College, Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C. 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. Commander and Assistant Adjutant General Colonel Tracy D. Smith serves as the Commander, Alaska Air National Guard. Information reported to the hotline in the past has helped to eliminate certain fraudulent activities and protect State resources. Director, Air National Guard, National Guard Bureau. Order of the Daedalians, EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION Meritorious Service Medal (with 1 Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster) 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. Overall, Finland has become a hedgehog unpalatable to the Russian bear. Accessibility At the Guard Jaeger Regiment near Helsinki, Hokanson spoke with conscripts and observed training. Joint Meritorious Unit Award Following pilot training, he served in various operational units in the United States Air Forces Europe, Tactical Air Command/Air Combat Command, and Pacific Air Forces. Deputy Adjutant General, Iowa Air National Guard Gen. Stephen F. Logan Hawaii Army National Guard Senior Enlisted LeaderCommand Sergeant Maj. James Jimenez . Washington Air National Guard Senior Enlisted Leader - Chief Command Master Sgt. Alabama Air National Guard. Hawaii National Guard Staff Sgt. Georgia . June 1985 - June 1986, Undergraduate Pilot Training, 14th Flying Training Wing, Columbus Air Force Base, Miss. Lieutenant General. 2004 Squadron Ocer School, Maxwell AFB, Ala., by correspondence He is a command pilot with more than 2,700 ying hours. Brigadier General 3 August 2012 United States Property and Fiscal Officer for Illinois. First Lieutenant 29 May 1987 It was founded in May 2014 as Azov Battalion (Ukrainian: , romanized: Batalion "Azov"), a volunteer . Assistant Chief of Staff, Director of Operations (G3), U.S. Army Central Command. 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. Brigadier General May 15, 2019 "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. 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. November 2016August 2018, Commander, 142nd Fighter Wing, Oregon ANG, Portland, Ore. September 2018May 2019, Director, Chief of the National Guard Bureau Action Group, the Pentagon, Arlington, Va. May 2019June 2019, Special Assistant to the Chief, National Guard Bureau, the Pentagon, Arlington, Va. July 2019June 2021, Deputy Director, Strategy, Plans, and Policy Directorate (J5), U.S. Central Command, MacDill AFB, Fla. July 2021February 2022, Deputy Director, Politico-Military Affairs (Africa), Strategy, Plans, and Policy Directorate (J5), the Joint Staff, the Pentagon, Arlington, Va. February 2022Present, Deputy Director, Air National Guard, the Pentagon, Arlington, Va. July 2012June 2013, Senior Military Adviser to Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Force Development, the Pentagon, Arlington, Va., as a colonel. 2021 Senior Executives in National and International Security Course, Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass. Armed Forces Reserve Medal (with Silver Hourglass and M Device) "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. The key thing is [to work on the] areas that they ask us for support on and training. Thousands of National Guardsmen helped Americans during the on-going COVID-19 pandemic. 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,. 1991 Fighter Weapons Instructor Course, Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Copyright Maryland.gov. Maj. Joseph J. Hjelmstad. Rating: Command Pilot 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. Command Chief Warrant Officer - Chief Warrant Officer 5 Tim Gorden. The AGO Purchasing and Contracting Directorate manages all purchasing and contractual relationships that the AGO utilizes to accomplish Indiana National Guard missions, goals and objectives. Overseas Service Ribbon (with Numeral 2) Brigadier General David J. Mounkes Air Assault Badge The Joint Staff is composed of Army and Air National Guard personnel. Meritorious Service Medal (with 3 Oak Leaf Cluster) But it was one of those things that we worked on, and we continue to work on, with Ukrainians right now. The National Guard is the strategic reserve of the U.S. military. In 2014, after the first Russian invasion that occupied Crimea Guardsmen worked "to identify those areas where [the Ukrainian military] felt that they could really improve to prepare themselves," the general said. With a population of 5.5 million in a country slightly smaller than Montana, Finland has Europes longest border with Russia at 883 miles. The office observes state of Indiana official holidays: https://www.in.gov/spd/benefits/state-holidays/. The Adjutant General- Director of the Hawaii EmergencyManagement Agency (HI-EMA)- Homeland Security AdvisorMaj. Army Achievement Medal (with 3 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters) He has served in multiple worldwide combat and contingency deployments as an F-15C Mission Commander, Instructor Pilot, and Weapons Ocer. 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. ky.ng.mil is the official website of the Kentucky National Guard with Kentucky Guard news, photos, videos, resources and contact information. We operate in a climate of respect and provide leadership and personal growth opportunities for our members. Ohio Army National Guard. Oversee all Defense Logistics Agency responsibilities, managing . 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. Leadership GOVERNOR GRETCHEN WHITMER VIEW BIO Major General Paul D. Rogers Adjutant General, Michigan National Guard VIEW BIO Command Sgt. EDUCATION The National Guard's senior general recently met with Finland's defense leadership and observed military training during a three-day visit to the Northern European nation. Topics include psychological resilience and media literacy. Maj. Gen. Tim Williams, the adjutant general of Virginia, accompanied Hokanson during the overseas visit. 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. VIEW BIO. April 1998November 1998, Student, F-15 Training, 1st Fighter Squadron, Tyndall AFB, Fla. December 1998December 2001, F-15 Flight Lead, Mission Commander, Instructor Pilot, 123rd Fighter Squadron, Oregon Air National Guard, Portland, Ore. January 2002June 2002, Student, U.S. Air Force Weapons Instructor Course, 433rd Weapons Squadron, Nellis AFB, Nev. July 2002February 2005, Weapons Ocer, 123rd Fighter Squadron, Oregon ANG, Portland, Ore. March 2005April 2007, Squadron and Wing Training Ocer, 123rd Fighter Squadron, Oregon ANG, Portland, Ore. May 2007December 2007, Wing Project Ocer, 142nd Fighter Wing, Oregon ANG, Portland, Ore. January 2008November 2008, Branch Chief, Combat Forces and Strategic Planning, National Guard Bureau, the Pentagon, Arlington, Va. December 2008September 2009, Chief, Air National Guard Strategic Studies Group, the Pentagon, Arlington, Va. October 2009March 2011, Commander, 142nd Maintenance Squadron, Oregon ANG, Portland, Ore. April 2011July 2011, Director of Strategic Plans and Programs (A8), Oregon ANG, Salem, Ore. August 2011June 2012, Student, National War College, Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C. July 2012June 2013, Senior Military Adviser to Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Force Development, the Pentagon, Arlington, Va. July 2013December 2014, Commander, 154th Operations Group, Hawaii ANG, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, January 2015May 2015, Vice Commander, 154th Wing, Hawaii ANG, JB Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. September 2018May 2019, Director, Chief of the National Guard Bureau Action Group, the Pentagon, Arlington, Va., as a colonel. 2000 Naval Postgraduate School, Master of Arts, International Security and Civil-Military Relations, Monterey, California 1997 Air Command and Staff College, Maxwell AFB, Ala., by correspondence. VIEW BIO. Flight Hours: More than 2600; over 50 Combat Hours Settings, Start voice His combat deployments include Operations JUST CAUSE, ENDURING FREEDOM and IRAQI FREEDOM. Meritorious Service Medal with two oak leaf clusters Gen. Stephen F. Logan Command Senior Enlisted LeaderChief Master Sgt. Bongiovi currently serves as the Idaho Air National Guard's state command chief. It could be you and all your homies rolling deep in the 15 pax vans. Pranav S. Zaveri State Command Chief Master Sergeant. 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