Myles Deering
Myles Lynn Deering | |
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Myles Lynn Deering (born 1953) is a retired
As adjutant general, General Deering is the highest-ranking member of the
Military career
Myles Deering enlisted in the
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 briefly being 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 responsible 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 (with promotion in February 2005).
Within months of assuming command of the 45th Infantry Brigade, General Deering was deployed to
Henry administration
On February 3, 2009, Governor of Oklahoma 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.
Fallin administration
On December 10, 2010, Governor-elect Mary Fallin announced that she would retain General Deering under her administration in both of his positions as secretary of the military and as adjutant general.[1]
Personal life
Deering received a
Dates of ranks
Insignia | Rank | Date |
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Major General (USA/ARNG) | 2008 | |
Brigadier General (ARNG/USA) | 2005 | |
Colonel (ARNG) | 1999 | |
Lieutenant Colonel (ARNG) | 1992 | |
Major (ARNG) | 1988 | |
Captain (ARNG) | 1979 | |
1st Lieutenant (ARNG) | 1979 | |
2nd Lieutenant (USA) | 1976 |
Decorations and badges
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References
- ^ Governor-elect Fallin will retain Major General Myles Deering as Oklahoma Adjutant General[permanent dead link], Office of Governor-elect Fallin, 12-10-2010