The Adjutant General, Massachusetts National Guard
Brigadier General Oliver J. Mason, Jr. assumed duties as The Adjutant General on 22 April 2005. As The Adjutant General he is the governor's senior military advisor responsible for protecting life and property, and preserving peace, order and public safety in times of natural disaster and civil emergency.
Brigadier General Mason is also responsible to the Chief, National Guard Bureau, for providing operationally trained, equipped and mission-ready forces to support national security objectives. Serving under The Adjutant General's command are more than 11,000 National Guard soldiers, airmen and full time civilian employees throughout the state.
Fitchburg State College, Fitchburg, Massachusetts, BS Ed
Worcester State College, Worcester, Massachusetts, MS Ed
1991 Command and General Staff College
1. Jun 71 - Jun 74, Hawk Missileman, 1st Bn 65th ADA, United States Army
2. Feb 76 - Jul 77, Infantry Squad Leader, 1-181st Infantry, Massachusetts Army National Guard
3. Jul 77 - May 78, Infantry Rifle Platoon Leader, 1-181st Infantry, Massachusetts Army National Guard
4. May 78 - Jun 79, Infantry Weapons Platoon Leader, 1-181st Infantry, Massachusetts Army National Guard
5. Jun 79 - Feb 80, Infantry Rifle Platoon Leader, 1-181st Infantry, Massachusetts Army National Guard
6. Feb 80 - Nov 82, Support Platoon Leader, 1-181st Infantry, Massachusetts Army National Guard
7. Nov 82 - Nov 84, Company Commander, 1-181st Infantry, Massachusetts Army National Guard
8. Nov 84 - Feb 86, Aide-de-Camp, 26th Infantry Division, Massachusetts Army National Guard
9. Feb 86 - Feb 87, S-3 Air, 1-181st Infantry, Massachusetts Army National Guard
10. Feb 87 - Jan 89, Tactical Surveillance Officer, 26th Infantry Division, Massachusetts Army National Guard
11. Jan 89 - Aug 89, S-1, 1-181st Infantry, Massachusetts Army National Guard
12. Aug 89 - Dec 90, S-1, 1-104th Infantry, Massachusetts Army National Guard
13. Dec 90 - Dec 91, S-2, 26th Infantry Brigade, Massachusetts Army National Guard
14. Dec 91 - Sep 92, S-1, 26th Infantry Brigade, Massachusetts Army National Guard
15. Sep 92 - Jun 93, Executive Officer, 1-181st Infantry, Massachusetts Army National Guard
16. Jun 93 - Jun 95, Asst. Personnel Officer, Headquarters State Area Command, Massachusetts Army National Guard
17. Jun 95 - Jul 98, Chief, Comptroller Division, United States Property and Fiscal Office for Massachusetts, State Area Command, Massachusetts Army National Guard
18. Jul 98 - Jun 00, Battalion Commander, 1-104th Infantry (Light), Massachusetts Army National Guard
19. Jun 00 - Nov 00, Counterdrug Coordinator, Headquarters State Area Command, Massachusetts Army National Guard
20. Nov 00 - March 04, Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations, Headquarters State Area Command, Massachusetts Army National Guard
21. April 04 - April 05, Chief of Staff, Joint Force Headquarters, Massachusetts National Guard.
22. April 05 - Present, The Adjutant General, Massachusetts National Guard
Legion of Merit
Meritorious Service Ribbon w/OLC
Army Commendation Medal w/2OLC
Army Achievement Medal w/1OLC
Good Conduct Medal
Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal
National Defense Service Medal w/2BS
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Humanitarian Service Medal
Armed Forces Reserve Medal w/SHG
Non-Commissioned Officers Professional Development Ribbon
Army Service Ribbon w/2nd Award
Army Reserve Components Overseas Training Ribbon (3)
Massachusetts Service Medal
Massachusetts Desert Storm Service Ribbon
Massachusetts Emergency Service Ribbon
Expert Infantry Badge
Second Lieutenant 25 Jul 77
First Lieutenant 24 Jul 80
Captain 05 Mar 83
Major 14 Jan 91
Lieutenant Colonel 28 Sep 95
Colonel 01 Jul 99
Brigadier General
(Current as of October 2005)
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