Myles Deering
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Myles L. Deering is an Army National Guard
major general
who currently serves as the Adjutant General of Oklahoma
. General Deering was appointed by Governor of Oklahoma
Brad Henry
in 2009 following the promotion of Harry M. Wyatt III
to the position of Director, Air National Guard. On December 10, 2010, Governor-elect Mary Fallin
announced that she would retain General Deering in his position as Adjutant General.
As Adjutant General, General Deering is the highest ranking member of the Oklahoma National Guard
. He is responsible for managing the affairs of the Oklahoma Military Department and for advising the Governor, who is the Commander-in-Chief of the Guard. Additionally, Governor Henry has appointed General Deering to serve as the Secretary of the Military
in the Governor's Cabinet.
in October 1971. In 1974, he transferred into the Texas Army National Guard
and entered the Officer Candidate School
program. He received his commission as a second lieutenant in 1976 in the 36th Infantry Brigade. Lieutenant Deering then transferred to the Oklahoma Army National Guard
's 45th Infantry Brigade in 1977. In March 1980 he was promoted to the rank of Captain and assumed command of the Combat Support Company, 1st Battalion, 180th Infantry Regiment. By December 1981, Captain Deering was assigned to the 45th Infantry Brigade's headquarters where he served as an intelligence assistant. In 1983, Deering became the commander of Command C, 1st Battalion, 180th Infantry Regiment based in Holdenville, Oklahoma
.
In May 1986, Captain Deering moved to the 700th Support Battalion in Oklahoma City where he served as that Battalion's Executive Officer. He was promoted to major in February 1988. After brief assigned to the headquarters of the 45th Infantry Brigade, Major Deering returned to the 700th Support Battalion in 1992 and assumed command of that unit with his promotion to lieutenant colonel. In June 1995, Colonel Deering became the Executive Officer for the 45th Infantry Brigade. Colonel Deering was selected to serve as the Secretary to the General Staff at Headquarters of the Oklahoma National Guard
. He would then be assigned to serve as the Director of the Human Resources Directorate within the Headquarters. He was promoted to full colonel in July 1999.
Colonel Deering would become the Director for Plans, Operations, and Training for the Oklahoma Army National Guard. In that position, Colonel Deering was responsibility for all operations and training within the Army Guard. He would next serve as Chief of the Joint Staff for the Joint Force Headquarters in May 2003. By December 2004, Colonel Deering was reassigned to 45th Infantry Brigade and assumed command of the entire brigade as a brigadier general and was promoted in February 2005.
Within months of assuming command of the 45th Infantry Brigade, General Deering was deployed to New Orleans as Commander of the Oklahoma National Guard’s Joint Task Force following the devastation of Hurricane Katrina
and Hurricane Rita
. Upon his arrival, he assumed command over 15,500 Army, National Guard, and Marine personnel providing disaster relief operations and support. In October 2007, General Deering and the 45th Infantry Brigade were deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. He served as the Commander, Joint Area Support Group - Central for Multi-National Force - Iraq. He returned in November 2008 and was promoted to major general on November 13, 2008, with his assignment as Director, Manpower and Personnel (J-1) at the National Guard Bureau in the Pentagon
in Washington, D.C.
. He was appointed as The Ajutant General of the Oklahoma National Guard in February 2009.
Brad Henry
appointed General Deering to become the Adjutant General of Oklahoma
. In that position, Deering is responsible for the operations and has command over all aspects of the Oklahoma Army
and Air National Guard
.
announced that she would retain General Deering under her Administration in both of his positions as Secretary of the Military and as Adjutant General.
in 1980. He also received a Master of Science in Natural and Applied Sciences from Oklahoma State University in 1996 and a Master of Strategic Studies from the United States Army War College in 2000.
Army National Guard
Established under Title 10 and Title 32 of the U.S. Code, the Army National Guard is part of the National Guard and is divided up into subordinate units stationed in each of the 50 states, three territories and the District of Columbia operating under their respective governors...
major general
Major general (United States)
In the United States Army, United States Marine Corps, and United States Air Force, major general is a two-star general-officer rank, with the pay grade of O-8. Major general ranks above brigadier general and below lieutenant general...
who currently serves as the Adjutant General of Oklahoma
Adjutant General of Oklahoma
The Adjutant General of Oklahoma is the highest ranking military official in the state of Oklahoma, subordinate only to the Governor of Oklahoma...
. General Deering was appointed by Governor of Oklahoma
Governor of Oklahoma
The governor of the state of Oklahoma is the head of state for the state of Oklahoma, United States. Under the Oklahoma Constitution, the governor is also the head of government, serving as the chief executive of the Oklahoma executive branch, of the government of Oklahoma...
Brad Henry
Brad Henry
Charles Bradford "Brad" Henry was the 26th Governor of the U.S. state of Oklahoma. A member of the Democratic Party, he was elected governor in 2002...
in 2009 following the promotion of Harry M. Wyatt III
Harry M. Wyatt III
Lieutenant General Harry M. “Bud” Wyatt III, USAF is the Director, Air National Guard. He is an Air Force officer as well as an attorney from Oklahoma. Prior to assuming his current post he served as the Adjutant General of Oklahoma and the Oklahoma Secretary of Military Affairs for the state of...
to the position of Director, Air National Guard. On December 10, 2010, Governor-elect Mary Fallin
Mary Fallin
Mary Fallin is the 27th and current Governor of the U.S. state of Oklahoma. She was a U.S. Representative for from 2007 until 2011....
announced that she would retain General Deering in his position as Adjutant General.
As Adjutant General, General Deering is the highest ranking member of the Oklahoma National Guard
Oklahoma National Guard
The Oklahoma National Guard, a division of the Oklahoma Department of the Military, is the component of the United States National Guard in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. It comprises both Army and Air National Guard components. The Governor of Oklahoma is Commander-in-Chief of the Oklahoma National...
. He is responsible for managing the affairs of the Oklahoma Military Department and for advising the Governor, who is the Commander-in-Chief of the Guard. Additionally, Governor Henry has appointed General Deering to serve as the Secretary of the Military
Oklahoma State Cabinet
The Cabinet of the Governor of Oklahoma is a body of the most senior appointed officials of the executive branch of the government of Oklahoma. Originally an informal meeting between the Governor of Oklahoma and various government officials, the Governor's Cabinet has evolved into a major part of...
in the Governor's Cabinet.
Military career
Myles Deering enlisted in the United States Army ReserveUnited States Army Reserve
The United States Army Reserve is the federal reserve force of the United States Army. Together, the Army Reserve and the Army National Guard constitute the reserve components of the United States Army....
in October 1971. In 1974, he transferred into the Texas Army National Guard
Texas Army National Guard
The Texas Army National Guard is a component of the United States Army, the United States National Guard and the Texas Military Forces . Nationwide, the Army National Guard comprises approximately one half of the US Army's available combat forces and approximately one third of its support...
and entered the Officer Candidate School
Officer Candidate School
Officer Candidate School or Officer Cadet School are institutions which train civilians and enlisted personnel in order for them to gain a commission as officers in the armed forces of a country....
program. He received his commission as a second lieutenant in 1976 in the 36th Infantry Brigade. Lieutenant Deering then transferred to the Oklahoma Army National Guard
Oklahoma Army National Guard
The Oklahoma Army National Guard is the Army National Guard component of the Oklahoma National Guard. The Commander in Chief of the Oklahoma National Guard is the Governor of Oklahoma, who appoints the State Adjutant General , a Major General from either Army or Air. Currently, the TAG is Major...
's 45th Infantry Brigade in 1977. In March 1980 he was promoted to the rank of Captain and assumed command of the Combat Support Company, 1st Battalion, 180th Infantry Regiment. By December 1981, Captain Deering was assigned to the 45th Infantry Brigade's headquarters where he served as an intelligence assistant. In 1983, Deering became the commander of Command C, 1st Battalion, 180th Infantry Regiment based in Holdenville, Oklahoma
Holdenville, Oklahoma
Holdenville is a city in Hughes County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 4,732 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Hughes County....
.
In May 1986, Captain Deering moved to the 700th Support Battalion in Oklahoma City where he served as that Battalion's Executive Officer. He was promoted to major in February 1988. After brief assigned to the headquarters of the 45th Infantry Brigade, Major Deering returned to the 700th Support Battalion in 1992 and assumed command of that unit with his promotion to lieutenant colonel. In June 1995, Colonel Deering became the Executive Officer for the 45th Infantry Brigade. Colonel Deering was selected to serve as the Secretary to the General Staff at Headquarters of the Oklahoma National Guard
Oklahoma National Guard
The Oklahoma National Guard, a division of the Oklahoma Department of the Military, is the component of the United States National Guard in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. It comprises both Army and Air National Guard components. The Governor of Oklahoma is Commander-in-Chief of the Oklahoma National...
. He would then be assigned to serve as the Director of the Human Resources Directorate within the Headquarters. He was promoted to full colonel in July 1999.
Colonel Deering would become the Director for Plans, Operations, and Training for the Oklahoma Army National Guard. In that position, Colonel Deering was responsibility for all operations and training within the Army Guard. He would next serve as Chief of the Joint Staff for the Joint Force Headquarters in May 2003. By December 2004, Colonel Deering was reassigned to 45th Infantry Brigade and assumed command of the entire brigade as a brigadier general and was promoted in February 2005.
Within months of assuming command of the 45th Infantry Brigade, General Deering was deployed to New Orleans as Commander of the Oklahoma National Guard’s Joint Task Force following the devastation of Hurricane Katrina
Hurricane Katrina
Hurricane Katrina of the 2005 Atlantic hurricane season was a powerful Atlantic hurricane. It is the costliest natural disaster, as well as one of the five deadliest hurricanes, in the history of the United States. Among recorded Atlantic hurricanes, it was the sixth strongest overall...
and Hurricane Rita
Hurricane Rita
Hurricane Rita was the fourth-most intense Atlantic hurricane ever recorded and the most intense tropical cyclone ever observed in the Gulf of Mexico. Rita caused $11.3 billion in damage on the U.S. Gulf Coast in September 2005...
. Upon his arrival, he assumed command over 15,500 Army, National Guard, and Marine personnel providing disaster relief operations and support. In October 2007, General Deering and the 45th Infantry Brigade were deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. He served as the Commander, Joint Area Support Group - Central for Multi-National Force - Iraq. He returned in November 2008 and was promoted to major general on November 13, 2008, with his assignment as Director, Manpower and Personnel (J-1) at the National Guard Bureau in the Pentagon
The Pentagon
The Pentagon is the headquarters of the United States Department of Defense, located in Arlington County, Virginia. As a symbol of the U.S. military, "the Pentagon" is often used metonymically to refer to the Department of Defense rather than the building itself.Designed by the American architect...
in Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, "the District", or simply D.C., is the capital of the United States. On July 16, 1790, the United States Congress approved the creation of a permanent national capital as permitted by the U.S. Constitution....
. He was appointed as The Ajutant General of the Oklahoma National Guard in February 2009.
Henry Administration
On February 3, 2009, Governor of OklahomaGovernor of Oklahoma
The governor of the state of Oklahoma is the head of state for the state of Oklahoma, United States. Under the Oklahoma Constitution, the governor is also the head of government, serving as the chief executive of the Oklahoma executive branch, of the government of Oklahoma...
Brad Henry
Brad Henry
Charles Bradford "Brad" Henry was the 26th Governor of the U.S. state of Oklahoma. A member of the Democratic Party, he was elected governor in 2002...
appointed General Deering to become the Adjutant General of Oklahoma
Adjutant General of Oklahoma
The Adjutant General of Oklahoma is the highest ranking military official in the state of Oklahoma, subordinate only to the Governor of Oklahoma...
. In that position, Deering is responsible for the operations and has command over all aspects of the Oklahoma Army
Oklahoma Army National Guard
The Oklahoma Army National Guard is the Army National Guard component of the Oklahoma National Guard. The Commander in Chief of the Oklahoma National Guard is the Governor of Oklahoma, who appoints the State Adjutant General , a Major General from either Army or Air. Currently, the TAG is Major...
and Air National Guard
Oklahoma Air National Guard
The Oklahoma Air National Guard is the air force militia of the U.S. state of Oklahoma. It is, along with the Oklahoma Army National Guard, an element of the Oklahoma National Guard. It is considered a part of the United States Air Force, as well as of the state...
.
Fallin Administration
On December 10, 2010, Governor-elect Mary FallinMary Fallin
Mary Fallin is the 27th and current Governor of the U.S. state of Oklahoma. She was a U.S. Representative for from 2007 until 2011....
announced that she would retain General Deering under her Administration in both of his positions as Secretary of the Military and as Adjutant General.
Personal life
Deering received a Bachelors of Business Administration in Management from the University of OklahomaUniversity of Oklahoma
The University of Oklahoma is a coeducational public research university located in Norman, Oklahoma. Founded in 1890, it existed in Oklahoma Territory near Indian Territory for 17 years before the two became the state of Oklahoma. the university had 29,931 students enrolled, most located at its...
in 1980. He also received a Master of Science in Natural and Applied Sciences from Oklahoma State University in 1996 and a Master of Strategic Studies from the United States Army War College in 2000.
Dates of ranks
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Major General (USA/ARNG) | 2008 |
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Brigadier General (ARNG/USA) | 2005 |
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Colonel (ARNG) | 1999 |
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Lieutenant Colonel (ARNG) | 1992 |
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Major (ARNG) | 1988 |
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Captain (ARNG) | 1979 |
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1st Lieutenant (ARNG Army National Guard Established under Title 10 and Title 32 of the U.S. Code, the Army National Guard is part of the National Guard and is divided up into subordinate units stationed in each of the 50 states, three territories and the District of Columbia operating under their respective governors... ) |
1979 |
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2nd Lieutenant (USA United States Army The United States Army is the main branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for land-based military operations. It is the largest and oldest established branch of the U.S. military, and is one of seven U.S. uniformed services... ) |
1976 |
Decorations and badges
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Legion of Merit Legion of Merit The Legion of Merit is a military decoration of the United States armed forces that is awarded for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements... |
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Bronze Star |
| Meritorious Service Medal Meritorious Service Medal (United States) The Meritorious Service Medal is a military decoration presented to members of the United States Armed Forces who distinguished themselves by outstanding meritorious achievement or service to the United States subsequent to January 16, 1969... (with 1 Silver Oak Leaf and 1 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters) |
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Army Commendation Medal |
| Army Achievement Medal (with 1 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters) | |
| U.S. service (campaign) medals and service and training ribbons | |
| National Defense Service Medal National Defense Service Medal The National Defense Service Medal is a military service medal of the United States military originally commissioned by President Dwight D. Eisenhower... (with 2 Service Stars Service star A service star, also referred to as a battle star, campaign star, or engagement star, is an attachment to a United States military decoration which denotes participation in military campaigns or multiple bestowals of the same award. Service stars are typically issued for campaign medals, service... ) |
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| Iraq Campaign Medal Iraq Campaign Medal The Iraq Campaign Medal is a military award of the United States armed forces which was created by Executive Order 13363 of President George W. Bush on November 29, 2004. The Iraq Campaign Medal was designed by the U.S. Army Institute of Heraldry.... (with 1 Service Star) |
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Global War on Terrorism Service Medal Global War on Terrorism Service Medal The Global War on Terrorism Service Medal is a military award of the United States military which was created by Executive Order 13289 of President George W. Bush on March 12, 2003... |
| Humanitarian Service Medal Humanitarian Service Medal The Humanitarian Service Medal is a military service medal of the United States armed forces which was created on January 19, 1977 by President Gerald Ford under... (with 1 Service Star}} |
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| Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal (with 1 Silver Oak Leaf Cluster and 1 Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster) | |
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Armed Forces Reserve Medal Armed Forces Reserve Medal The Armed Forces Reserve Medal is a military award of the United States Armed Forces that has existed since 1950. The medal recognizes service performed by the Reserve and National Guard forces of the United States of America.... (with Gold Hourglass Device) |
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Non-Commissioned Officer Development Ribbon Non-Commissioned Officer Development Ribbon A Non-Commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon is an award issued by the United States Army and Air Force to recognize those non-commissioned officers who have completed a prescribed leadership course at an NCO training school.-Army:... |
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Army Service Ribbon Army Service Ribbon The Army Service Ribbon is a military decoration of the United States Army that was established by the Secretary of the Army on 10 April 1981 as announced in Department of the Army General Order 15, dated 10 October 1990.... |
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Army Reserve Components Overseas Training Ribbon (with Numeral 2) |