MAJOR GENERAL STEPHEN F. VILLACORTA
Special Assistant to the Combatant Commander, North American Aerospace Command/United States Northern Command for National Guard Matters and Liaison to the Chief, National Guard Bureau
Major General Stephen F. Villacorta assumed duties as the Special Assistant to the Combatant Commander, North American Aerospace Command/United States Northern Command for National Guard Matters and Liaison to the Chief, National Guard Bureau on 1 September 2007. In this position, he serves as the principal liaison to the Combatant Commander, North American Aerospace Command/United States Northern Command on matters affecting the National Guard.
General Villacorta entered the United States Army in 1972 as a Regular Army Infantry Officer. His career in the Florida Army National Guard began in June 1978. During his tenure with the Florida National Guard, he has served in a wide variety of command and staff positions. General Villacorta has participated extensively in logistics and air defense exercises in the Republic of Korea, Japan, Germany and South America. His General Officer assignments include Deputy Commanding General, Detachment 1, 32nd Army Air and Missile Defense Command. The 32nd Army Air and Missile Defense Command was a multi-component unit consisting of Active Component Soldiers stationed at Fort Bliss, Texas and Soldiers of the Florida Army National Guard. His most recent assignment was as the Commander, 164th Air Defense Artillery Brigade.
EDUCATION:
1972 University of Florida, Bachelor of Science, Education, Gainesville, Florida
1977 University of Florida, Master of Business Administration, Management, Gainesville, Florida
1982 Command and General Staff Officer Course, by correspondence
1998 United States Army War College, by correspondence
ASSIGNMENTS:
1. August 1972 - October 1972, Student, Infantry School
2. November 1972 - April 1973, Executive Officer, Company A, 2nd Battalion, 2nd AIT Brigade, Fort Ord, California
3. April 1973 - July 1974, Training Officer, Company C, United States Army Training Center, Fort Ord, California
4. July 1974 - August 1974, Special Assistant to the Director of Industrial Operations, Fort Ord, California
5. August 1974 - September 1975, Assistant Post Transportation Officer, Fort Ord, California
6. September 1975 - June 1978, Control Group, Individual Ready Reserve
7. June 1978 - December 1978, Supply Operations Officer, 149th General Supply Company, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
8. December 1978 - January 1981, S-4, 50th Supply and Service Battalion, North Miami, Florida
9. January 1981 - September 1983, Commander, 149th General Supply Company, Miami, Florida
10. September 1983 - August 1985, Commander, 743rd Maintenance Company (FWD) (DS), Fort Lauderdale, Florida
11. August 1985 - August 1986, Field Service Officer, 50th Supply and Service Battalion, North Miami, Florida
12. August 1986 - March 1987, S-4, 50th Supply and Service Battalion, North Miami, Florida
13. March 1987 - September 1991, Executive Officer, 50th Supply and Service Battalion, North Miami, Florida
14. September 1991 - December 1991, Field Service Officer, 50th Area Support Group, Miami, Florida
15. December 1991 - July 1992, Plans Officer, 50th Area Support Group, Miami, Florida
16. July 1992 - March 1994, Director, Security, Plans, and Operations, 50th Area Support Group, Miami, Florida
17. March 1994 - March 1996, Commander, 50th Supply and Service Battalion, North Miami, Florida
18. March 1996 - September 1996, Logistics Officer, State Area Command, St. Augustine, Florida
19. September 1996 - July 1997, Personnel Management Officer, 83rd Troop Command, Jacksonville, Florida
20. July 1997 - September 1998, Deputy Commander, 83rd Troop Command, Jacksonville, Florida
21. September 1998 - August 2002, Commander, 50th Area Support Group, Homestead, Florida
22. September 2002 - August 2004, Commander, Detachment 1, 32nd Army Air and Missile Defense Command, Orlando, Florida
23. September 2004 - August 2007, Commander, 164th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, Orlando, Florida
24. September 2007 - Present, Special Assistant to the Combatant Commander, North American Aerospace Defense Command/United States Northern Command for National Guard Matters and Liaison to the Chief, National Guard Bureau
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS:
Legion of Merit (with 1 Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster)
Meritorious Service Medal (with 2 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters)
Army Commendation Medal
Army Achievement Medal (with 1 Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster)
Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal (with 1 Silver Oak Leaf Cluster and 3 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters)
National Defense Service Medal (with 2 Bronze Service Stars)
Korean Defense Service Medal
Humanitarian Service Medal (with 1 Bronze Service Star)
Armed Forces Reserve Medal (with Gold Hourglass)
Army Service Ribbon
Army Reserve Component Overseas Training Ribbon (with Numeral 10)
United States Coast Guard Special Operations Service Ribbon
Florida Cross (with 2 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters)
Florida Distinguished Service Medal (with 1 Oak Leaf Cluster)
Florida Service Medal
Florida Commendation Medal (with 1 Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster)
Florida Meritorious Service Ribbon
Florida Service Ribbon (with 4 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters)
Florida Active Duty Ribbon (2 Silver Oak Leaf Clusters and 3 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters)
Florida Recruiting Ribbon
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION:
Second Lieutenant USA 26 August 1972
First Lieutenant USA 26 August 1974
Captain ARNG 2 August 1979
Major ARNG 6 March 1987
Lieutenant Colonel ARNG 8 August 1992
Colonel ARNG 3 July 1997
Brigadier General (Line) ARNG 1 September 2002
Major General (Line) ARNG 1 September 2007
(Current as of April 2008)