National Guard
Brigadier General LINDA J. RIEDEL
  
Assistant Adjutant General
Joint Force Headquarters
Columbia, SC
Since: July 2025
 Official Photo
SOURCE OF COMMISSIONED SERVICE  OCS

EDUCATIONAL DEGREES
University of South Carolina - Columbia - BA - Theatre Studies
The Citadel - MS - Project Management
National Defense University, College of Information and Cyberspace (CIC) - MS - Government Information Leadership

MILITARY SCHOOLS ATTENDED
Signal Officer Basic and Advanced Courses
United States Army Command and General Staff College
National War College, College of Information and Cyberspace

FOREIGN LANGUAGE(S)  None Recorded

PROMOTIONS DATE OF APPOINTMENT
2LT 5 Aug 95
1LT 19 Jul 02
CPT 1 Sep 04
MAJ 7 May 10
LTC 6 Jan 16
COL 29 Apr 21
BG 31 Jul 25

FROM TO ASSIGNMENT
Jul 25 Present Assistant Adjutant General, Joint Force Headquarters, Columbia, South Carolina
Oct 24 Jul 25 Chief of Staff, Joint Force Headquarters, Columbia, South Carolina
Oct 21 Oct 24 Commander, 228th Theater Tactical Signal Brigade (TTSB) Spartanburg, South Carolina and Operation ENDURING FREEDOM, Kuwait
Aug 20 Oct 21 Chief Information Officer (G6), Joint Force Headquarters, Columbia, South Carolina
Aug 19 Jun 20 Student, National Defense University, College of Information and Cyberspace, Fort McNair, Washington, District of Columbia
Oct 17 Aug 19 Commander, 125th Cyber Protection Battalion, Eastover, South Carolina
Jul 15 Oct 17 Operations Officer, 228th Theater Tactical Signal Brigade (TTSB) Spartanburg, South Carolina
May 08 Oct 15 Civil Affairs Officer, 218th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade (MEB), Charleston, South Carolina and Operation JOINT GUARDIAN, KFOR 16, Kosovo
Mar 06 Feb 08 Logistics Officer, Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, 105th Signal Battalion, North Charleston, South Carolina
Dec 04 Feb 06 Commander, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 151 Signal Battalion, Greenville, South Carolina
Feb 03 Aug 04 Platoon Leader 114th Signal Company, Operation ENDURING FREEDOM, Iraq
Aug 01 Feb 03 Platoon Leader 116th Signal Company, North Charleston, South Carolina

SUMMARY OF OPERATIONAL ASSIGNMENTS DATE GRADE
Deputy Chief of Information, Army Central, Operation ENDURING FREEDOM, Kuwait Jan 23 - Jan 24 Colonel
Personnel Officer, Multi-National Battle Group- East Task Force, 218th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade (MEB), Operation JOINT GUARDIAN, KFOR 16, Kosovo Jul 12 - Jul 13 Major
Platoon Leader 114th Signal Company, Operation ENDURING FREEDOM, Iraq Feb 03 - Aug 04 First Lieutenant

US DECORATIONS AND BADGES
Legion of Merit
Meritorious Service Medal (with 3 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters)
Army Commendation Medal (with 1 Silver Oak Leaf Cluster)
Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal (with 2 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters)
National Defense Service Medal (with 2 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters)
Kosovo Campaign Medal
Iraq Campaign Medal
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal
Armed Forces Reserve Medal (with M Device)
Army Service Ribbon
Overseas Service Ribbon
North Atlantic Treaty Organizational Medal
Combat Action Badge

CIVILIAN OCCUPATION
Deputy Director, Citadel Department of Defense Cyber Institute – Charleston, South Carolina

Provide senior leadership in advancing the Department of Defense’s national mission to close the cyber workforce gap. Developing strategic partnerships across DoD agencies, federal and state governments, academia, and industry to produce the next generation of cyber  leaders. Shape program vision and policy implementation for the Senior Military College DoD Cyber Institutes Program, aligning student development initiatives with national security workforce requirements. Work with the Executive Director to expand internship pipelines with DoD agencies, integrating experiential learning into talent development strategies. Direct major initiatives, including K-12 and National Guard cyber education programs, to strengthen long-term capability and capacity. Former adjunct instructor for Principles and Practices of Cybersecurity; currently designing new academic programs in emerging technologies to advance The Citadel’s role in national security education.


 

 

As of: 15 Aug 25

 

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