BRIGADIER GENERAL DAVID E. DEPUTY

Chief of Staff, Delaware Air National Guard

Brigadier General David E. Deputy is Chief of Staff, Delaware Air National Guard. He serves as the principle advisor to the Commander of the Delaware Air National Guard for all Air National Guard issues. Furthermore, he is responsible for providing trained, equipped and mission ready forces in support of federal mobilization requirements and state emergency operations. General Deputy develops plans, programs and policies in support of the Delaware C-130 Wing's mission to include tactical airlift, air and land drop of troops, cargo, passengers, aeromedical evacuation of patients worldwide, civil engineering and network warfare. General Deputy maintains liaison with major commands and the National Guard Bureau.

General Deputy received his commission through the Air National Guard Academy of Military Science in 1984 graduating as a Distinguished Graduate. He is a veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom having served as the Director of Staff, 379th Air Expeditionary Wing, Southwest Asia. This composite wing included strike; intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance; mobility aeromedical evacuation; and command and control assets in support of Operations Enduring Freedom and Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa. This wing provided support to more than 11,000 Air Force, joint and coalition forces. Prior to receiving his commission, General Deputy served as an enlisted member of the 166th Security Forces Squadron of the Delaware Air National Guard.

EDUCATION:

1980 Wilmington University, Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice, New Castle, Delaware
1991 University of Virginia, Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia
2006 Air War College, by correspondence
2009 Wilmington University, Master of Science, Criminal Justice, New Castle, Delaware

ASSIGNMENTS:

1. December 1984 - December 1985, Services Operations Officer, 166th Combat Support Squadron, New Castle, Delaware
2. December 1985 - April 1989, Base Services Officer, 166th Mission Support Squadron, New Castle, Delaware
3. April 1989 - April 1998, Commander, 166th Services Flight, New Castle County Airport, Delaware
4. April 1998 - April 1999, Personnel Officer, 166th Mission Support Flight, New Castle County Airport, Delaware
5. April 1999 - February 2003, Commander, 166th Mission Support Flight, New Castle County Airport, Delaware
6. February 2003 - June 2007, Chief of Staff, 166th Airlift Wing, New Castle County Airport, Delaware
7. July 2007 - June 2009, Human Resources Officer, Headquarters, Delaware Air National Guard, New Castle County Airport, Delaware
8. July 2009 - November 2012, Deputy Chief of Staff, Personnel (J1), Headquarters, Delaware Air National Guard, New Castle County Airport, Delaware
9. November 2012 - Present, Chief of Staff, Headquarters, Delaware Air National Guard, New Castle County Airport, Delaware

AWARDS AND DECORATIONS:

Meritorious Service Medal (with 3 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters)
Air Force Commendation Medal (with 1 Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster)
Air Force Achievement Medal (with 1 Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster)
Meritorious Unit Award
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
Air Force Organizational Excellence Award
Air Reserve Forces Meritorious Service Medal (with 1 Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster)
National Defense Service Medal (with 1 Bronze Service Star)
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal
Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon (with Gold Frame)
Air Force Longevity Service Award Ribbon (with 1 Silver Oak Leaf Cluster and 2 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters)
Armed Forces Reserve Medal (with Gold Hourglass, M Device and Numeral 2)
Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon (with 1 Bronze Service Star)
Air Force Training Ribbon (with 1 Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster)
Delaware National Guard Conspicuous Service Cross
Delaware National Guard National Guard Distinguished Service Medal (with Numeral 3)
Delaware National Guard Medal for Military Merit (with Numeral 4)
Delaware National Guard Defense Service Ribbon (with Numeral 2)
Delaware National Guard Medal for Service In Aid to Civil Authority (with Numeral 2)
Delaware National Guard Recruiting Ribbon
Delaware National Guard Physical Fitness Ribbon (with Numeral 9)

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS & AFFILIATIONS:

National Guard Association of the United States
Association Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy Associates
Harvard Associates in Police Science
Association of Retired Delaware State Troopers

EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION:

Second Lieutenant 6 December 1984
First Lieutenant 18 December 1986
Captain 19 December 1988
Major 27 May 1993
Lieutenant Colonel 28 March 2000
Colonel 10 November 2008
Brigadier General 29 November 2012

(Current as of January 2013)