Retired effective Dec 31, 2000
Deputy STARC Commander,
Michigan Army National Guard
Brigadier General Oien assumed duties as Deputy STARC Commander, Michigan Army National Guard in October 1997. As Deputy STARC Commander, he provides leadership, guidance and direction to enhance the operations and mobilization readiness of MI ARNG units; strength maintenance with special emphasis on retention; and the quality of inactive duty training.
The General's military career began in 1965 when he enlisted in the Michigan Army National Guard, and then began a full time career in 1970. Upon graduation from the Michigan Military Academy, he accepted a commission in 1971 as a Second Lieutenant, Ordnance Corps. Prior to this assignment, General Oien served as Commandant of the Michigan Military Academy, Fort Custer; Director, Army Personnel and Administration; and Chief of Staff, Michigan Army National Guard. His civilian occupation is Residential Appraiser.
1981 Command and General Staff Officer Course
1985 Spring Arbor College - BA Degree - Human Resources
1994 US Army War College, Senior Reserve Component Officer Course
1. MI ARNG - Not on Active Duty
2. Jun 71 - Jan 72, Operations Officer, Hq & Co A 107th Maintenance Battalion
3. Feb 72 - Jan 74, Asst S2-S3, HHC 107th Support & Service Battalion
4. Jan 74 - Oct 75, Company Commander, 1072nd Maintenance Company
5. Oct 75 - Jan 77, Asst S2-S3, HHC 107th Support & Service Battalion
6. Feb 77 - Mar 77, S1, HHC 107th Support & Service Battalion
7. Mar 77 - Mar 77, S2/S3, HHD 746th Maintenance Battalion
8. Mar 77 - May 81, S1, HHC 107th Support & Service Battalion
9. May 81 - Dec 81, XO, HHC 107th Support & Service Battalion
10. Dec 81 - May 83, S3, Command & Control HQ (-)
11. Jun 83 - Nov 83, S2/S3 Log Op & Plans Off, Detachment 1 HQ STARC
12. Dec 83 - Oct 84, Asst Log Plans Off, Detachment 1 HQ STARC
13. Nov 84 - Sep 86, Dir of Instr/Comdt, Detachment 3 HQ STARC
14. Oct 86 - May 87, Dep Post Cdr/Comdt, Detachment 3 HQ STARC
15. May 87 - Dec 87, Pers Mgt Off, HQ STARC (-)
16. Jan 88 - Apr 88, Additional Officer (Mil Pers Mgt Off understudy), HQ STARC (-)
17. Apr 88 - Jun 93, Director Army Pers & Admin, HQ STARC (-)
18. Jul 93 - Sep 97, Chief of Staff, HQ STARC (-)
19. Oct 97 - Dec 00, Dep STARC Cdr, HQ STARC (-)
Meritorious Service Medal (with 1 bronze Oak Leaf Cluster)
Army Commendation Medal (with 1 bronze Oak Leaf Cluster)
Army Achievement Medal
Armed Forces Reserve Medal (with 2 Hourglass Devices)
Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal (with 1 silver Oak Leaf Cluster and 1 bronze Oak
Leaf Cluster)
Army Service Ribbon
National Defense Service Medal (with bronze Service Star)
2LT ARNG 27 Jun 71
1LT ARNG 16 Aug 72
CPT ARNG 7 Sep 74
MAJ ARNG 1 Jun 81
LTC ARNG 2 Jan 86
COL ARNG 4 Dec 89
BG ARNG 14 Oct 97
(Current as of January 2003)
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