Commander, Alabama Troop Command
Major General Wright's military service began in 1966. He was commissioned as an armor officer following Officer Candidate School. Prior to this assignment, Major General Wright served as Deputy Adjutant General, Alabama Army National Guard, Deputy Brigade Commander of the 31st Armored Brigade, Commander, 31st Separate Armored Brigade and Commander, 62nd Troop Command. On 1 March 2004, Major General Wright assumed duties as the Commander, Alabama Troop Command, Joint Forces Headquarters, Montgomery, Alabama. He serves on the Joint Staff for The Adjutant General responsible for all ground forces within the State of Alabama.
EDUCATION:
1969 Troy State University - BS - Education
1974 Troy State University - MS - Education
1996 Army War College
2000 CAPSTONE
ASSIGNMENTS:
1. Jun 68 - Jun 69, Tactical Officer, Headquarters, State Area Command, Alabama Military Academy, Alabama Army National Guard, Montgomery, Alabama
2. Jun 69 - Aug 71, Tank Platoon Leader, Company C, 1-131st Armor, Alabama Army National Guard, Florala, Alabama
3. Aug 71 - Jan 72, Scout Platoon Leader, Headquarters and Headquarters Company 1-131 Armor, Alabama Army National Guard, Ozark, Alabama
4. Feb 72 - Apr 72, Executive Officer, Company A, 1-131st Armor, Alabama Army National Guard, Samson, Alabama
5. Apr 72 - Dec 73, Support Platoon Leader, Headquarters and Headquarters Company 1-131 Armor, Alabama Army National Guard, Ozark, Alabama
6. Dec 73 - Feb 74, S-1, Headquarters and Headquarters Company 1-131 Armor, Alabama Army National Guard, Ozark, Alabama
7. Feb 74 - Oct 75, Liaison Officer, Headquarters and Headquarters Company 1-131 Armor, Alabama Army National Guard, Ozark, Alabama
8. Oct 75 - Aug 80, Commander, Company A 1-131 Armor, Alabama Army National Guard, Samson, Alabama
9. Aug 80 - Mar 81, Senior Tactical Officer, Headquarters, State Area Command, Alabama Military Academy, Alabama Army National Guard, Montgomery, Alabama
10. Mar 81 - Apr 82, S-2/3, 31st Support Battalion, Alabama Army National Guard, Enterprise, Alabama
11. Apr 82 - Oct 82, S-3, 31st Support Battalion, Alabama Army National Guard, Enterprise, Alabama
12. Oct 82 - Oct 86, Executive Officer, 1-131st Armor, Alabama Army National Guard, Ozark, Alabama
13. Oct 86 - Aug 91, Commander, 1-131st Armor, Alabama Army National Guard, Ozark, Alabama
14. Aug 91 - Oct 91, ARTEP Director, State Area Command (DOR), Alabama Army National Guard, Montgomery, Alabama
15. Oct 91 - Jan 93, S-3, Headquarters, 31st Armored Brigade, Alabama Army National Guard, Northport, Alabama
16. Jan 93 - Jul 96, Deputy Brigade Commander, Headquarters, 31st Armored Brigade, Alabama Army National Guard, Northport, Alabama
17. Jul 96 - Aug 97, Deputy Adjutant General, Headquarters, State Area Command, Alabama Army National Guard, Montgomery, Alabama
18. Aug 97 - Sep 99, Brigade Commander, Headquarters, 31st Armored Brigade, Alabama Army National Guard, Northport, Alabama
19. Oct 99 - Feb 04, Command, Headquarters, 62nd Troop Command, State Area Command, Alabama Army National Guard, Montgomery, Alabama 20. Mar 04 - Present, Commander, Alabama Troop Command, Joint Forces Headquarters, Alabama Army National Guard, Montgomery, Alabama
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS:
Legion of Merit
Meritorious Service Medal (With 1 Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster)
Army Commendation Medal (With 3 Oak Leaf Clusters)
Army Achievement Medal (With 2 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters)
Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal (With 1 Silver and 1 Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster)
National Defense Service Medal
Armored Forces Reserve Medal (With 3 Hourglass Devices)
Army Service Ribbon
Distinguished Service Medal of Alabama Active Duty Basic Training Ribbon of Alabama
Veterans Service Medal of Alabama (With 4 Oak Leaf Clusters)
Faithful Service Medal of Alabama (1 Silver Saint Andrews Cross and 4 Bronze Saint Andrews Cross)
CIVILIAN OCCUPATION:
Assistant Superintendent, Dale County Schools, Court Square, Ozark, AL
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTIONS:
2LT ARNG 15 JUN 68
1LT ARNG 14 JUN 71
CPT ARNG 13 DEC 73
MAJ ARNG 12 MAR 81
LTC ARNG 3 OCT 86
COL ARNG 1 JAN 93
BG ARNG 19 SEP 96
MG ARNG 6 OCT 00
(Current as of August 2004)