Assistant Adjutant General - Army, Alabama National Guard
Brigadier General Danny K. Speigner was assigned as Assistant Adjutant General - Army, Alabama National Guard on 31 July 2013. As Assistant Adjutant General - Army, he provides assistance and oversight for The Adjutant General in formulating policies and direction for the National Guard forces under Governor's Command Authority. He assists or establishes plans and programs that direct operations necessary for the training, resourcing, and administration of Alabama National Guard organizations; organizes and directs projects associated with the maintenance and control of all military property and facilities; maintains the discipline of military personnel and ensures the readiness for all State and Federal missions. He ensures assigned force structure is appropriate for State and Federal missions and is responsible for manning, equipping, training, and resourcing units and individuals for employment in State or Federal status. Upon federalization, General Speigner exercises Command Authority as Joint Forces Commander.
General Speigner received his commission as an Armor Officer in 1977 through Officer Candidate School. Prior to assuming the position of Assistant Adjutant General - Army, General Speigner served as the Deputy Assistant Chief of Staff, J5 - Strategic Plans and Policy, Alabama National Guard.
1996, Troy State University, Bachelor of Science, Resources Management,
Montgomery, Alabama
2003 United States Army War College, Master of Strategic Studies, Carlisle
Barracks, Pennsylvania
2003 United States Army War College, by correspondence
1. June 1977 - May 1980, Platoon Leader, Company C, 1st Battalion, 131st
Armor, Ozark, Alabama
2. May 1980 - May 1983, Executive Officer, Company C, 1st Battalion, 131st
Armor, Ozark, Alabama
3. May 1983 - September 1983, Battalion S-1, 1st Battalion, 131st Armor, Ozark,
Alabama
4. September 1983 - April 1984, Tank Commander, 131st Armor, Ozark, Alabama
5. April 1984 - April 1990, Battalion S-3, 1st Battalion, 131st Armor, Ozark,
Alabama
6. May 1990 - March 1992, Company Commander, Company B, 1st Battalion, 131st
Armor, Hartford, Alabama
7. April 1992 - November 1992, S-3, 1st Battalion, 131st Armor, Ozark, Alabama
8. December 1992 - March 1993, S-3 Plans, 31st Armor Brigade, Northport, Alabama
9. April 1993 - October 1993, S-3 Air, 31st Armor Brigade, Northport, Alabama
10. October 1993 - August 1996, S-3 Plans, 31st Armor Brigade, Northport,
Alabama
11. September 1996 - April 1998, Assistant S-3, 31st Armor Brigade, Northport,
Alabama
12. April 1998 - October 1999, S-3, 31st Armor Brigade, Northport, Alabama
13. November 1999 - March 2000, S-5, 31st Armor Brigade, Northport, Alabama
14. March 2000 - October 2000, G-3, 62nd Troop Command, State Area Command,
Montgomery, Alabama
15. October 2000 - March 2002, Commander, 1st Battalion, 131st Armor, Ozark,
Alabama
16. April 2002 - August 2002, Deputy Commander, 31st Armor Brigade, Montgomery,
Alabama
17. September 2002 - June 2003, Commander, Detachment 3, State Area Command,
Montgomery, Alabama
18. July 2003 - February 2004, Chief of Staff, 62nd Troop Command, Montgomery,
Alabama
19. March 2004 - September 2007, Deputy Commander, 62nd Troop Command,
Montgomery, Alabama
20. September 2007 - September 2008, Commander, 62nd Troop Command, Montgomery,
Alabama
21. September 2008 - January 2009, Deputy Commander, 62nd Troop Command,
Montgomery, Alabama
22. February 2009 - July 2013, J5 Director, Strategic Plans - Continuous Process
Improvement Assessment, Joint Force Headquarters, Montgomery, Alabama
23. July 2013 - Present, Assistant Adjutant General - Army, Alabama National
Guard, Joint Force Headquarters, Montgomery, Alabama
Meritorious Service Medal (with 2 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters)
Army Commendation Medal
Army Achievement Medal (with 3 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters)
Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal (with 2 Silver Oak Leaf Clusters)
National Defense Service Medal (with 1 Bronze Service Star)
Humanitarian Service Medal
Armed forces Reserve Medal (with Gold Hourglass)
Non-Commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon
Army Service Ribbon
Army Reserve Component Overseas Training Ribbon (with Numeral 4)
Alabama Distinguished Service Medal
Alabama Veteran Service Medal (with 1 Silver Oak Leaf Cluster)
Alabama Special Service Ribbon
Alabama Faithful Service Medal (with 2 Silver Crosses)
Alabama Recruiting Ribbon
Alabama Active Duty Basic Training Medal
Mississippi Emergency Service Medal
Retired, National Guard Dual Status Technician
Second Lieutenant 25 June 1977
First Lieutenant 25 May 1980
Captain 9 April 1984
Major 1 April 1992
Lieutenant Colonel 8 July 1998
Colonel 31 July 2002
Brigadier General 31 July 2013
(Current as of February 2015)