Retired effective Oct 1, 1996
Brigadier General Stephen M. Koper was appointed Deputy Chief of Staff , Headquarters Ohio Air National Guard in November 1993. He is responsible for development of strategic planning for the Ohio ANG, management of the Headquarters staff and other activities as directed by the Chief of Staff. Concurrently, General Koper serves on the Air National Guard Long Range Planning Group.
General Koper enlisted in the Air National Guard with the 123rd AC&W Squadron, Blue Ash, Ohio in March 1964. He was commissioned as a second lieutenant in December 1968. Prior to his current assignment the general served as the Director of Support, Headquarters, Ohio Air National Guard
Miami University, bachelor of arts, economics
Air War College
1. Mar 64 - Sep 64, inventory management specialist, 123rd ACW Squadron, Ohio Air National Guard, Blue Ash, Ohio.
2. Sep 64 - Oct 66, inventory management specialist, 105th MAG, New York Air National Guard, White Plains, New York.
3. Oct 66 - Dec 68, inventory management specialist, 123rd TCF, Ohio Air National Guard, Blue Ash, Ohio.
4. Dec 68 - Dec 77, weapons controller; senior director; operations officer, 123rd TCF, Ohio Air National Guard, Blue Ash, Ohio.
5. Dec 77 - Feb 88, director of public affairs, 121st TFW, Ohio Air National Guard, Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base, Ohio.
6. Feb 88 - Jan 90, commander, 121st MSS, Ohio Air National Guard, Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base, Ohio.
7. Jan 90 - May 92, deputy commander for support, 178th TFG, Ohio Air National Guard, Springfield, Ohio.
8. May 92 - Nov 93, director of support, Headquarters, Ohio Air National Guard, Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base, Ohio.
9. Nov 93 - Oct 96, deputy chief of staff, Headquarters, Ohio Air National Guard, Columbus, Ohio.
Legion of Merit
Meritorious Service Medal
Air Force Commendation Medal
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with one oak leaf cluster
Combat Readiness Medal
Air Reserve Forces Meritorious Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Air Force Longevity Service Award with seven oak leaf clusters
Small Arms Marksmanship Ribbon with one bronze service star
Air Force Training Ribbon
Ohio Distinguished Service Medal
Ohio Commendation Medal
Ohio Award of Merit with four oak leaf clusters
Ohio Faithful Service Ribbon
Ohio Basic Military Training Ribbon
Deputy Director of Public Relations for the Adjutant General's Department, State of Ohio
Distinguished Service Medal of the National Guard Association of the United States
Distinguished Service Award of the Ohio National Guard Association
Director, Printing Industries Association of Southern Ohio
Chairman, Printing Industries Association of Southern Ohio.
Member, Ohio National Guard Association
Trustee, Ohio National Guard Association (Two terms)
President, Ohio National Guard Association (Two terms)
Member, National Guard Association of the United States
Member, National Guard Association of the United States, Executive Council, 1995-96
Executive Director, Ohio National Guard Association
Charter Member, Finneytown Civic Association
Member, President's Club of Miami University.
Second Lieutenant Dec 1, 1968
First Lieutenant Nov 14, 1970
Captain Dec 2, 1972
Major Aug 4, 1978
Lieutenant Colonel Jun 1, 1988
Colonel Jun 13, 1992
Brigadier General Mar 14, 1996
(Current as of December 2000)
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