BRIGADIER GENERAL SCOTT A. DOLD

Chief of Staff, Kansas Air National Guard

Brigadier General Scott A. Dold is Chief of Staff, Kansas Air National Guard, Topeka, Kansas. In this role, he is the principal advisor to The Adjutant General on all staff matters. He is the day-to-day executive officer responsible for the effective management of the Kansas Army and Air National Guard. In addition, General Dold is responsible for coordination of intra-staff issues with all divisions of The Adjutant General's Department: the Kansas Army and Air National Guard, the Great Plains Joint Regional Training Center, the Kansas State Division of Emergency Management, and the Kansas State Office of Homeland Security.

General Dold was commissioned in 1983 through the Marine Corps option of the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corp program at the University of Kansas. Prior to receiving his commission, General Dold served as an enlisted member of the United States Marine Corps.

EDUCATION:

1982 University of Kansas, Bachelor of Arts, Political Science/History, Lawrence, Kansas
1990 University of Kansas, Juris Doctorate, School of Law, Lawrence, Kansas
2005 Air War College, by correspondence

ASSIGNMENTS:

1. January 1983 - August 1984, Student, Marine Corp Basic, Quantico, Virginia
2. September 1984 - December 1984, Platoon Commander, 3rd Marine Division, Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan
3. December 1984 - July 1985, Logistics Officer, 3rd Marine Division, Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan
4. August 1985 - October 1990, Headquarters, Air Force Military Personnel Center, Randolph Air Force Base, Texas
5. October 1990 - May 1992, Chief Claims, 6570th Air Base Group, Brooks Air Force Base, Texas
6. May 1992 - May 1994, Area Defense Counsel, Air Force Legal Services Agency, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas
7. May 1994 - May 1995, Assistant Staff Judge Advocate, 9005th Air Reserve Squadron, Lowry Air Force Base, Colorado
8. May 1995 - April 1998, Judge Advocate, 184th Bomb Wing, McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas
9. April 1998 - October 2002, Staff Judge Advocate, 190th Air Refueling Wing, Topeka, Kansas
10. October 2002 - March 2005, Commander, 73rd Civil Support Team, Topeka, Kansas
11. April 2005 - March 2006, Executive Support Staff Officer, Joint Force Headquarters, Kansas Air National Guard, Topeka, Kansas
12. April 2006 - March 2008, Director of Staff, Joint Force Headquarters, Kansas Air National Guard, Topeka, Kansas
13. April 2008 - March 2009, Commander, 190th Mission Support Group, Forbes Field, Topeka, Kansas
14. April 2009 - June 2012, Staff Judge Advocate, Joint Force Headquarters, Kansas Air National Guard, Topeka, Kansas
15. June 2012 - December 2012, Director, Joint Staff, Joint Force Headquarters, Kansas National Guard, Topeka, Kansas
16. December 2012 - Present, Chief of Staff, Kansas Air National Guard, Joint Force Headquarters, Topeka, Kansas

AWARDS AND DECORATIONS:

Legion of Merit
Meritorious Service Medal (with 1 Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster)
Air Force Commendation Medal (with 1 Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster)
Army Commendation Medal
Air Force Achievement Medal
Joint Meritorious Unit Award (with Gold Frame)
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award (with 1 Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster)
Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation Award
National Defense Service Medal (with 1 Bronze Service Star)
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Navy Sea Service Deployment Ribbon
Air Force Longevity Service Award Ribbon (with 1 Silver Oak Leaf Cluster)
Armed Forces Reserve Service Medal (with Silver Hourglass)
Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon (with 1 Bronze Service Star)
Air Force Training Ribbon
Kansas National Guard State Emergency Service Ribbon
Kansas National Guard Service Medal (15 years)

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:

Air Force Association
Marine Corps Association
National Guard Association of Kansas
Executive Advisory Board for Veterans Affairs, Kansas University Alumni Association

EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION:

Second Lieutenant 12 January 1983
First Lieutenant 12 January 1985
Captain 10 October 1990
Major 1 January 1994
Lieutenant Colonel 1 January 2001
Colonel 27 April 2006
Brigadier General 5 January 2013

(Current as of April 2013)