BRIGADIER GENERAL THOMAS C. HRUBY
Brigadier General Thomas C. Hruby is assigned as the Assistant Adjutant General for Air, Headquarters, North Dakota Air National Guard. As the Assistant Adjutant General, he is responsible for providing continuity and standardization of policies and procedures for the North Dakota Air National Guard. He also serves as the principle advisor to The Adjutant General regarding Air National Guard matters.
He began his military career by receiving a commission through the Air Force ROTC at South Dakota State University in 1968. While serving on active duty as an RC-135 pilot and assigned to the 343rd Strategic Reconnaissance Squadron, Offutt Air Force Base, NE, he flew worldwide strategic reconnaissance missions, including Southeast Asia. After joining the North Dakota Air National Guard in 1978, he served in a number of operational positions, including the 178th Fighter Interceptor Squadron commander and vice commander of the 119th Fighter Wing. During his tenure as commander the 178th FIS won William Tell in 1994 and the Hughes Trophy in 1995. He was transferred to Headquarters, North Dakota Air National Guard as chief of staff, and was appointed to his current position as Assistant Adjutant General for Air in April 1999.
EDUCATION:
1968 Bachelor of science degree in economics, South Dakota State University
1976 Masters degree in economics, South Dakota State University
1982 Air Command and Staff College, by correspondence
1995 Air War College, by correspondence
1997 National Security Course
1998 Capstone, Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C.
2000 Senior Reserve Officer Component Course, Carlisle Barracks
ASSIGNMENTS:
1. May 1968 - May 1969, student, undergraduate pilot training, Webb Air Force Base, Texas
2. May 1969 ' November 1973, pilot, 343 Strategic Reconnaissance Squadron, Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska
3. November 1973 ' April 1978, pilot, inactive reserve
4. April 1978 ' April 1992, pilot/flight commander/air operations officer, 178 Fighter Interceptor Squadron, North Dakota Air National Guard, Fargo, North Dakota
5. April 1992 ' February 1995, squadron commander, 178 Fighter Interceptor Squadron, North Dakota Air National Guard, Fargo, North Dakota
6. February 1995 ' June 1995, state staff fighter pilot, State Headquarters, North Dakota Air National Guard, Bismarck, North Dakota
7. June 1995 ' March 1997, wing vice commander, 119 Fighter Wing, North Dakota Air National Guard, Fargo, North Dakota
8. March 1997 ' April 1999, chief of staff, Headquarters, North Dakota Air National Guard, Bismarck, North Dakota
9. April 1999 - present, Assistant Adjutant General for Air, Headquarters, North Dakota Air National Guard, Bismarck, North Dakota
FLIGHT INFORMATION:
Rating: Command Pilot
Flight hours: More than 5,000
Aircraft flown: RC-135, T-33, F-4, and F-16
Pilot wings from: Webb Air Force Base, Texas
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS:
Meritorious Service Medal
Air Medal with two devices
Air Force Commendation Medal with one device
Air Force Achievement Medal with one device
Distinguished-Presidential Unit Citation
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with five devices
Combat Readiness Medal with five devices
National Defense Service Medal with one device
Korean Service Medal
Vietnam Service Medal
Air Force Longevity Service Award Ribbon with five devices
Armed Forces Reserve Medal
Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon
Air Force Training Ribbon
United Nations Service Medal
North Dakota Commendation Ribbon with one device
North Dakota OCONUS Ribbon
North Dakota National Guard Service Ribbon with hourglass device
CIVILIAN OCCUPATION:
President and CEO of Financial Planning Firm
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION:
Second Lieutenant May 1, 1968
First Lieutenant November 1, 1969
Captain May 1, 1971
Major May 18, 1984
Lieutenant Colonel March 9, 1990
Colonel June 30, 1995
Brigadier General March 2, 1998
(Current as of February 2001)
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