MAJOR GENERAL THOMAS D. KINLEY

                                                                                                            Retired effective Sep 30, 1999

Commander, 42d Infantry Division, New York Army National Guard

Major General Thomas Kinley assumed duties as the Commander, 42d Infantry Division, New York Army National Guard on October 7, 1996. As Commander, he provides command and control to a mechanized infantry division by assigning missions, allocating resources and means, establishing goals and objectives and providing leadership and guidance to ensure the success of the Division in combat.

The General's military service began in 1966. He was commissioned an armor officer following Officer Candidate School in 1968. Prior to his current assignment, Major General Kinley served as Assistant Adjutant General, State Area Command, Vermont Army National Guard and most recently as Assistant Division Commander (Maneuver), 42d Infantry Division, Vermont Army National Guard. In that capacity, General Kinley was responsible for planning and monitoring training throughout the Division to ensure the highest level of readiness, determine innovative ways to conduct training, maintain close relationships with the Divisions combat elements and evaluate the staff's proficiency for BBCTP.

EDUCATION:

1966 Hudson Valley Community College - AAS Degree - Business
1987 University of the State of New York - BS Degree - Liberal Arts
1995 Army War College

ASSIGNMENTS:

1. Aug 68 - Jun 69, Communications Officer, Headquarters, State Area Command, New York Army National Guard, Albany, New York
2. Jun 69 - Aug 74, Communications Officer, Headquarters, 86^th Brigade, 50^th Armor Division, Vermont Army National Guard, Montpelier, Vermont
3. Aug 74 - Feb 75, Communications Platoon Leader, Headquarters, 86^th Brigade, 50^th Armor Division, Vermont Army National Guard, Berlin, Vermont
4. Feb 75 - Jun 75, Tank Platoon Leader, Company A, 2d Battalion, 172d Armor, Vermont Army National Guard, Bradford, Vermont
5. Jul 75 - Aug 75, Executive Officer, Troop C, 5^th Squadron, 117^th Cavalry, Vermont Army National Guard, Lyndonville, Vermont
6. Aug 75 - Oct 77, Troop Commander, Troop C, 5^th Squadron, 117^th Cavalry, Vermont Army National Guard, Lyndonville, Vermont
7. Oct 77 - Sep 78, Battalion S2, 2d Battalion, 172d Armor, Vermont Army National Guard, Rutland, Vermont
8. Sep 78 - Oct 79, Battalion S4, 2d Battalion, 172d Armor, Vermont Army National Guard, Rutland, Vermont
9. Nov 79 - Aug 82, Battalion S-3, 2d Battalion, 172d Armor, Vermont Army National Guard, Rutland, Vermont
10. Aug 82 - Nov 82, Battalion Executive Officer, 2d Battalion, 172d Armor, Vermont Army National Guard, Rutland, Vermont
11. Dec 82 - Aug 83 , Brigade S-3, 86^th Brigade, 50^th Armor Division, Vermont Army National Guard, Montpelier, Vermont
12. Aug 83 - Sep 86, Battalion Commander, 2d Battalion, 172d Armor, Vermont Army National Guard, Rutland, Vermon
13. Sep 86 - Jun 88, Brigade Executive Officer, 86^th Brigade, 50^th Armor Division, Vermont Army National Guard, Montpelier, Vermont
14. Jun 88 - Sep 93, Brigade Commander, 86^th Brigade, 26^th Infantry Division, Vermont Army National Guard, Montpelier, Vermont
15. Sep 93 - Sep 95, Assistant Adjutant General, Headquarters, State Area Command, Vermont Army National Guard, Colchester, Vermont
16. Sep 95 - Oct 96, Assistant Division Commander (Maneuver), 42d Infantry Division, Vermont Army National Guard, Troy, New York
17. Oct 96 - Sep 99, Division Commander, 42d Infantry Division, New York Army National Guard, Troy, New York

MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS

Legion of Merit
Meritorious Service Medal (with 2 bronze Oak Leaf Clusters)
Army Commendation Medal (with 2 bronze Oak Leaf Clusters)
Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal (with 1 silver Oak Leaf Cluster)
National Defense Service Medal
Armed Forces Reserve Medal (with 1 Hourglass Device)
Army Service Ribbon
Army Reserve Component Overseas Training Ribbon

CIVILIAN OCCUPATION:

Executive Vice President and COO, Northern New

England AAA

EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTIONS:

2LT ARNG 16 Aug 68
1LT ARNG 15 Aug 71
CPT AUS 22 Aug 75
MAJ ARNG 25 Feb 80
LTC ARNG 10 Apr 84
COL ARNG 7 Jul 88
BG (LINE) ARNG 27 Jul 95
MG (LINE) ARNG 1 Jul 97