Commander,
Land Component Command, Hawaii National Guard
Brigadier General Bruce E. Oliveira assumed duties as the Commander, Land Component Command, Hawaii National Guard on 15 January 2014. He is responsible for the training, operational readiness, administration, logistical, and strategic planning for the Hawaii Army National Guard. He ensures the Hawaii Army National Guard is capable of responding to all State and Federal missions relating to homeland defense, security, and natural disasters.
General Oliveira enlisted in the Hawaii Army National Guard on August 1, 1978. He was commissioned as a second lieutenant upon graduation from the Hawaii Military Academy in June 1980. General Oliveira has served in a variety of command and staff positions in the 29th Infantry Brigade and the 25th Infantry Division throughout his career. He deployed on August 15, 2004 and served as Deputy Commander, 29th Brigade Combat Team in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom 2004-2006. In June 2007, he assumed duties as Commander, 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team. On August 19, 2008, he deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, serving as Commander, Task Force Lava Thunder responsible for 3,100 Soldiers from Arizona, Oklahoma, Samoa, Guam, Saipan and the five major Hawaiian Islands. General Oliveira assumed duties as Assistant Adjutant General - Army, Hawaii National Guard and the Director of the Joint Staff on June 1, 2010. He served as principal advisor to the Adjutant General and was responsible for assisting the Adjutant General in formulating, developing and coordinating all programs, policies, and plans affecting the Hawaii Army National Guard and its more than 3,000 citizen Soldiers.
1983 University of Hawaii, Bachelor of Education, Secondary Education, Honolulu, Hawaii
1985 University of Hawaii, Master of Education, Counseling and Guidance, Honolulu, Hawaii
2001 United States Army War College, Master of Science, Strategic Studies, Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania
1. June 1980 - January 1981, Rifle Platoon Leader, A Company, 1st Battalion, 299th Infantry, Honolulu, Hawaii
2. January 1981- February 1981, Student, Infantry Officer Basic Course, Fort Benning, Georgia
3. February 1981 - November 1982, Platoon Leader, A Company, 1st Battalion, 299th Infantry, Honolulu, Hawaii
4. November 1982 - February 1986, Platoon Leader, Combat Support Company, 1st Battalion, 299th Infantry, Wahiawa, Hawaii
5. February 1986 - May 1986, Student, Infantry Officer Advanced Course, Fort Benning, Georgia
6. May 1986 - September 1986, Platoon Leader, Combat Support Company, 1st Battalion, 299th Infantry, Wahiawa, Hawaii
7. September 1986 - November 1991, Commander, Combat Support Company, 1st Battalion, 299th Infantry, Kahului, Maui, Hawaii
8. November 1991 - August 1994, Operations Officer, Headquarters, 1st Battalion, 299th Infantry, Hilo, Hawaii
9. August 1994 - October 1994, Assistant Operations Officer, Headquarters, 29th Separate Infantry Brigade, Honolulu, Hawaii
10. October 1994 - March 1997, Operations Officer, Headquarters, 29th Support Battalion, Honolulu, Hawaii
11. March 1997 - July 1997, Executive Officer, Headquarters, 29th Support Battalion, Honolulu, Hawaii
12. July 1997 - September 1999, Operations Officer, Detachment Rear, 25th Infantry Division, Pearl City, Hawaii
13. September 1999 - July 2000, Operations Officer, Headquarters, 29th Separate Infantry Brigade, Honolulu, Hawaii
14. July 2000 - June 2001, Student, United States Army War College, Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania
15. June 2001 - June 2004, Commander, 2nd Battalion, 299th Infantry, Hilo, Hawaii
16. June 2004 - June 2007, Deputy Commander, 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Kapolei, Hawaii
17. June 2007 - May 2010, Commander, 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Kapolei, Hawaii
18. June 2010 - January 2014, Assistant Adjutant General - Army, Hawaii National
Guard, Honolulu, Hawaii
19. January 2014 - Present, Commander, Land Component Command, Hawaii National
Guard, Honolulu, Hawaii
Legion of Merit
Bronze Star Medal
Meritorious Service Medal (with 2 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters)
Army Commendation Medal (with 3 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters)
Army Achievement Medal (with 2 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters)
Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal (with 1 Silver and 1 Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster)
National Defense Service Medal (with 1 Bronze Service Star)
Iraq Campaign Medal (with 2 Bronze Service Stars)
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Humanitarian Service Medal
Armed Forces Reserve Medal (with Gold Hourglass and M Device)
Army Service Ribbon
Overseas Service Ribbon (with numeral 2)
Army Reserve Components Overseas Training Ribbon (with numeral 2)
Combat Infantry Badge
Air Assault Badge
Student Services Coordinator, Hawaii Department of Education. This position is responsible and accountable for developing, implementing, and managing programs, policies, and services which respond to the academic, social, emotional and physical needs of all students.
National Education Association
National Guard Association of the United States
Hawaii National Guard Association
Military Officers Association of America
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States
1990 Hawaii Army National Guard Outstanding Company Commander of the Year
1991 Hawaii National Guard Outstanding Officer of the Year
1999 Hawaii National Guard Outstanding Officer of the Year
2002 Hawaii Army National Guard Outstanding Field Grade Officer of the Year
Second Lieutenant 22 June 1980
First Lieutenant 21 June 1983
Captain 8 June 1987
Major 29 June 1992
Lieutenant Colonel 5 February 1998
Colonel 3 August 2004
Brigadier General 1 June 2010
(Current as of May 2014)