BRIGADIER GENERAL STEVEN L. ADAMS

Assistant Adjutant General - Air, Nebraska National Guard

Brigadier General Steven L. Adams is Assistant Adjutant General-Air, Nebraska National Guard. He also serves as Commander, Nebraska Air National Guard and is responsible for the organization, training, and equipping of subordinate units. General Adams is the primary advisor to the Adjutant General on a broad range of matters concerning the United States Air Force and the Air National Guard such as formulating long-range plans and programs.

General Adams was commissioned in 1977 at the Air National Guard Academy of Military Science, McGhee-Tyson Air National Guard Base, Tennessee. Prior to receiving his commission, General Adams served as an enlisted member of the United States Air Force.

Prior to his current assignment, General Adams served as the Commander of the 155th Air Refueling Wing, Lincoln, Nebraska. General Adams is a Command Pilot with over 2,500 flight hours.

EDUCATION:

1985 University of Nebraska, Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice, Lincoln, Nebraska
2000 Air War College, Maxwell Air Force Base, Montgomery, Alabama
2000 Air University, Master of Science, Strategic Studies, Maxwell Air Force Base, Montgomery, Alabama

ASSIGNMENTS:

1. September 1979 - March 1981, Student, Undergraduate Pilot Training, Williams Air Force Base, Arizona
2. March 1981 - January 1982, Student, RF-4C, 363rd Tactical Reconnaissance Wing, Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina
3. January 1982 - January 1985, Pilot, RF-4C, 173rd Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron, Lincoln Air National Guard Base, Nebraska
4. January 1985 - January 1987, Assistant Tactics Officer, 155th Tactical Reconnaissance Group, Lincoln Air National Guard Base, Nebraska
5. January 1987 - January 1988, Commander, 155th Weapons Systems Security Flight, Lincoln Air National Guard Base, Nebraska
6. January 1988 - February 1989, Pilot, C-12, 173rd Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron, Lincoln Air National Guard Base, Nebraska
7. March 1989 - February 1991, Pilot, C-12, 155th Tactical Reconnaissance Group, Lincoln Air National Guard Base, Nebraska
8. March 1991 - August 1993, Air Operations and Staff Officer, Air National Guard Readiness Center, Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland
9. August 1993 - January 1994, Assistant Chief, Plans, Combat Ready Aircrew, KC-135R, 173rd Air Refueling Squadron, Lincoln Air National Guard Base, Nebraska
10. January 1994 - October 1995, Instructor Pilot, KC-135R/Plans Officer, Single Integrated Operational Plan Readiness, 155th Air Refueling Wing, Lincoln Air National Guard Base, Nebraska
11. October 1995 - October 1998, Flight Commander/Instructor Pilot, KC-135R, 173rd Air Refueling Wing, Lincoln Air National Guard Base, Nebraska
12. October 1998 - August 1999, Operations Officer, 173rd Air Refueling Squadron, Lincoln Air National Guard Base, Nebraska
13. August 1999 - June 2000, Student, Air War College, Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama
14. June 2000 - April 2002, Commander, 173rd Air Refueling Squadron, Lincoln Air National Guard Base, Nebraska
11. May 2002 - January 2004, Commander, 155th Operations Group, Lincoln Air National Guard Base, Nebraska
12. January 2004 - November 2007, Commander, 155th Air Refueling Wing, Lincoln Air National Guard Base, Nebraska
13. November 2007 - Present, Assistant Adjutant General-Air, Nebraska National Guard, Joint Force Headquarters, Lincoln, Nebraska

FLIGHT INFORMATION:

Rating: Command Pilot, Instructor
Flight Hours: Over 2,500
Aircraft flown: T-37B, T-38A, RF-4C, C-12 F/J, C-26 A/B, KC-135R

MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS:

Legion of Merit
Meritorious Service Medal (with 1 Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster)
Air Force Commendation Medal (with 3 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters)
Air Force Achievement Medal (with 2 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters)
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award (with 1 Silver Oak Leaf Cluster and 2 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters)
Combat Readiness Medal (with 1 Silver Oak Leaf Cluster and 1 Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster)
National Defense Service Medal (with 1 Bronze Service Star)
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (with 1 Bronze Service Star)
Kosovo Campaign Medal
Global War on Terrorism
Armed Forces Service Medal
Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal
Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon
Air Force Longevity Service Medal (with 1 Silver Oak Leaf Cluster and 2 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters)
Armed Forces Reserve Medal (with Gold Hourglass and 'M' Device)
Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon (with 1 Bronze Service Star)
Air Force Training Ribbon (with 1 Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster)
Nebraska Air National Guard Commendation Medal (with 1 Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster)
Nebraska National Guard Individual Achievement Medal (with 1 Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster)
Nebraska National Guard Emergency Service Medal (with 1 Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster)
Nebraska National Guard Service Medal (with Bronze Roman Numeral '30' Device)

EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION:

Second Lieutenant 18 October 1977
First Lieutenant 19 October 1980
Captain 1 November 1983
Major 15 January 1990
Lieutenant Colonel 19 March 1996
Colonel 3 May 2002
Brigadier General 29 November 2007

(Current as of October 2009)