Brigadier General Richard G. Elliott is the assistant adjutant general for Air, Michigan Air National Guard. Serving in this capacity he is the commander of Headquarters Michigan Air National Guard located in Lansing, Michigan. He is responsible for formulating, developing and coordinating policies, plans and programs affecting more than 2,700 members of the Michigan Air National Guard including two general-purpose fighter units, one airlift unit, and a Combat Readiness Training Center.
A command navigator with 3000 hours flight time, he maintains proficiency as a tactically qualified C - 130E navigator. His military career began in 1974 as an F - 4 Weapons System Officer. After approximately 7 years on active duty, he joined the Air National Guard and served with the Michigan and the New York Air National Guard. During this time he served as a traditional guardsmen.
In 1990 he transitioned to the C - 130 as a navigator. In 1996 he joined the full time workforce at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, serving as the 127th Airlift Group commander. In September 2002, he was selected as the vice commander of the 127th Wing. On 1 May 2004, he assumed command of the 127th Wing. He was appointed to his current position in January 2006.
1973 Bachelor of Arts Degree, University of North Carolina
1974 Weapons System Officer Training, Mather Air Force Base, Calif.
1977 Squadron Officer School, Correspondence
1979 Master of Business Management, Pepperdine University, Calif.
1997 Air Command and Staff College, Correspondence
2000 Air War College, Correspondence
1. Oct 75 - Jun 76, student, United States Air Force Conv Training Course, MacDill Air Force Base, Florida
2. Jun 76 - Apr 79, weapons system officer, Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico
3. Apr 79 - Nov 79, weapons system officer, Clark Air Base, Philippines
4. Nov 79 - Jul 80, wing simulator training officer, Clark Air Base, Philippines
5. Jul 80 - Jan 82, instructor, weapons system officer, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina
6. Jan 82 - Aug 84, Air Force advisor to the Civil Air Patrol
7. Sep 84 - Jul 86, weapons system officer, F - 4, Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Michigan
8. Jul 86 - Jul 90, weapons system officer, Niagara Falls Air National Guard Base, New York
9. Jul 90 - May 94, navigator, electronic warfare officer, F.S. Gabreski Air National Guard Base, New York
10. May 94 - May 98, aircrew navigator, Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Michigan
11. May 98 - Oct 00, commander, 171th Airlift Squadron, Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Michigan
12. Oct 00 - Sep 02, commander, 127th Airlift Group, Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Michigan
13. Sep 02 - May 04, vice commander, 127th Wing, Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Michigan
14. May 04 - December 05, commander, 127th Wing, Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Michigan
15. Jan 06 - present, assistant adjutant general for Air and Commander, Headquarters Michigan Air National Guard.
Rating: Command Navigator
Flight Hours: More than 3,000
Aircraft Flown: T-29, T-43, T-38, F-4, C-130
Meritorious Service Medal with 2 oak leaf clusters
Air Force Commendation Medal with 2 oak leaf clusters
Air Force Achievement Medal
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Valor and 1 oak leaf cluster
Coast Guard Unit Commendation
Combat Readiness Medal with 6 oak leaf clusters
National Defense Service Medal with 2 bronze stars
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal with 1 bronze star
Air Force Overseas Service Long Tour
Air Force Longevity Services with 5 oak leaf clusters
Armed Forces Reserve Medal
Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon
Air Force Training Ribbon
Michigan Broadsword with 2 gold stars
Michigan OCONUS Ribbon with 1oak leaf cluster
Second Lieutenant 10 Sep 1974
First Lieutenant 10 Sep 1976
Captain 10 Sep 1978
Major 10 Sep 1988
Lieutenant Colonel 10 Sep 1995
Colonel 30 Mar 2001
Brigadier General 20 Oct 2004
(Current as of March 2006)
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