The Adjutant General, Illinois

Major General William L. Enyart is the 37th Adjutant General of the State of Illinois. He serves as a member of the Governor's Cabinet and the Governor's principal advisor on military matters. As the Adjutant General, General Enyart directs the Illinois Department of Military Affairs and is the senior officer in the Chain-of-Command for both the Illinois Army and Air National Guard. He is responsible for the daily operations of the Illinois National Guard and oversees its 13,500 men and women in uniform (1750 of whom are full time) and for the 300 civilian employees in the Department. As the head of the Department, General Enyart works closely with the leadership of the National Guard Bureau and the Departments of the Army and Air Force.

Prior to becoming the Adjutant General, General Enyart served as the Deputy Commanding General for the Illinois Army National Guard. He served in that assignment from May, 2006 to September 2007. General Enyart served on active duty in the United States Air Force. He served as Commander, Illinois Army National Guard Forces deployed to Kiev, Ukraine in July, 2005. General Enyart was selected to brief the Polish Army and Air General Staff on mobilization policy of United States Reserve Military Forces. He has also served overseas at Vincenza, Italy and Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan.

General Enyart has served in Infantry, Judge Advocate General Corps, and staff positions in the 66th Infantry Brigade, 33rd Infantry Brigade (Separate) and Joint Force Headquarters Illinois Army National Guard. His most recent assignment prior to being selected as the Adjutant General was as the Assistant Adjutant General - Army, Illinois National Guard.

EDUCATION:

1974 Southern Illinois University, Bachelor of Arts, Journalism and Political Science, Edwardsville, Illinois
1979 Southern Illinois University, Juris Doctorate, Law Degree, Carbondale, Illinois
2000 United States Army War College, Master of Science, Strategic Studies, Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania

ASSIGNMENTS:

1. November 1982 - November 1984, Trial Counsel, 66th Infantry Brigade, Decatur, Illinois
2. November 1984 - February 1985, Executive Officer, Company C, 2nd Battalion, 130th Infantry, Litchfield, Illinois
3. February 1985 - August 1985, Assistant Trial Counsel, 86th Army Reserve Command, Urbana, Illinois
4. August 1985 - September 1990, Selective Service System Officer, Detachment One, State Area Command, Springfield, Illinois
5. September 1990 - August 1993, Assistant Judge Advocate, State Area Command, Springfield, Illinois
6. August 1993 - May 1996, Deputy Staff Judge Advocate, 66th Infantry Brigade, Decatur, Illinois
7. May 1996 - September 1997, Command Judge Advocate, 33rd Area Support Group, Chicago, Illinois
8. September 1997 - October 2002, Deputy Staff Judge Advocate, State Area Command, Springfield, Illinois
9. October 2002 - December 2005, Staff Judge Advocate, State Area Command, Springfield, Illinois
10. December 2005 - May 2006, Deputy Commander, Joint Forces Headquarters, Springfield, Illinois
11. June 2006 - September 2007, Assistant Adjutant General-Army, Illinois National Guard, Joint Forces Headquarters, Springfield, Illinois
12. September 2007 - Present, The Adjutant General, Illinois National Guard, Springfield, Illinois

MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS:

Meritorious Service Medal
Army Commendation Medal (with 1 Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster)
Air Force Good Conduct Medal
Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal (with 1 Silver Oak Leaf Cluster and 2 Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster)
National Defense Service Medal (with 3 Bronze Service Stars)
Humanitarian Service Medal
Armed Forces Reserve Medal (Silver Hour Glass)
Army Service Ribbon
Army Reserve Components Overseas Training Ribbon
Air Force Overseas Ribbon (Short Tour)
Illinois Long and Honorable Service Medal (with 4 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters)
Illinois Military Attendance Ribbon (with Numeral 13)
Illinois State Active Duty Ribbon
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross (with Palm)

EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION:

First Lieutenant ARNG 1 August 1985
Captain ARNG 1 November 1990
Major ARNG 1 June 1995
Lieutenant Colonel ARNG 16 May 1996
Colonel ARNG 30 October 2002
Brigadier General ARNG 9 June 2006
Major General ARNG 27 June 2008

(Current as of September 2010)