Brigadier General Roger A. Lalich serves as the Assistant Adjutant General for the Joint Staff of the Wisconsin National Guard. In this role he is a key advisor to the Adjutant General of Wisconsin, represents the Adjutant General at official and civilian functions and helps insure the successful completion of the multiple missions of the Wisconsin National Guard.
The General's career began in 1970 when he enlisted in the Colorado Army National Guard. In 1989 he was commissioned in the Wisconsin Army National Guard into the Medical Corps. General Lalich has served in multiple clinical and administrative roles in the Wisconsin Army National Guard.
1970 University of Colorado, Business Administration
1977 Oklahoma State University, Medical School
1978 Northwest General Hospital, Milwaukee, Internship
1986 St. Mary's Hospital, Milwaukee, OB/GYN Residency
1988 Michael Reese Hospital, Chicago, Reproductive Endocrinology Fellowship
1999 US Army War College
1. April 1989 - May 1992, Field Surgeon, 135th Medical Co., Waukesha, Wisconsin
2. May 1992 - March 1993, Commander, 135th Medical Co., Waukesha, Wisconsin
3. May 1993 - February 1997, Brigade Surgeon, 64th Troop Command, Madison, Wisconsin and Flight Surgeon, 832d Air Ambulance Co., West Bend, Wisconsin
4. February 1997 - December 1999, Commander, 13th Medical and Dental Detachment, Madison, Wisconsin
5. December 1999 - January 2004, State Surgeon, HQ STARC, Madison, Wisconsin
6. January 2004 - May 2004, Field Surgeon, Co B, 118th Med Bn, Baghdad, Iraq
7. July 2004 - September 2005, Army National Guard Assistant to the Command Surgeon, United States Northern Command, Colorado Springs, Colorado
8. September 2005 - present, Assistant Adjutant General for Joint Staff, JFHQ-WI, Madison, Wisconsin
Meritorious Service Medal (with Oak Leaf Cluster)
Army Commendation Medal (with Oak Leaf Cluster)
Army Achievement Medal
Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal (with Silver Oak Leaf Cluster)
National Defense Service Medal (with two Bronze Service Stars)
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal
Armed Forces Reserve Medal (with Bronze Hourglass and M Devices)
Army Service Ribbon
Flight Surgeon Badge
Obstetrician/Gynecologist in private practice.
CPT 1 April 1989
MAJ 14 June 1990
LTC 14 June 1994
COL 2 March 1998
BG 1 September 2005
(Current as of October 2005)
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