Major
General Randall E. Horn is the adjutant general for the New Mexico National Guard. He commands the Army and Air National Guard, as well as serves as the commander of the State Defense Force. In addition to his federal duties, General Horn serves as military chief of staff to the Governor and as the Governor's principal advisor on military affairs. He is also the president of the State Armory Board and provides oversight for the New Mexico Civil Air Patrol.
General Horn was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Air Force in 1975 through the University of New Mexico Reserve Officer Training Corps program. He was assigned to the 43rd Tactical Fighter Squadron at Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska, flying in the F-4 Phantom. He was involved in numerous intercepts of Soviet bomber and reconnaissance aircraft in support of this air defense mission.
1975 Bachelor of business and administration sciences, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, N.M.
1981 Master of business degree, University of Alaska, Anchorage, Alaska
1988 Squadron Officer School, by correspondence
1993 Air Command and Staff College, by correspondence
1999 Air War College, by correspondence
1. January 1976 - September 1976, student, undergraduate navigator training, 452nd Flying Training Squadron, Mather Air Force Base, Calif.
2. September 1976 - June 1977, student, U. S. Air Force Operational Training Course F-4, 311th Tactical Fighter Training Squadron, Luke Air Force Base, Ariz.
3. June 1977 - August 1979, weapons systems officer, F-4E, 43rd Tactical Fighter Squadron, Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska
4. August 1979 - September 1982, life support officer, 43rd Tactical Fighter Squadron, Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska
5. September 1982 - September 1985, weapons systems officer, F-4D, 465th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Tinker Air Force Base, Okla.
6. September 1985 - March 1995, maintenance officer, 150th Tactical Fighter Wing, Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M.
7. March 1995 - March 1998, commander, 150th Maintenance Squadron, 150th Fighter Wing, Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M.
8. March 1998 - March 1999, commander, 150th Logistics Squadron, Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M.
9. March 1999 - December 1999, director of support, Headquarters, New Mexico Air National Guard, Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M.
10. December 1999 - present, the adjutant general, Headquarters New Mexico National Guard, Santa Fe, N.M.
Meritorious Service Medal
Air Force Commendation Medal
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
National Defense Service Medal
Air Force Longevity Service Award with 4 devices
Armed Forces Reserve Medal
Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon with 2 devices
Air Force Training Ribbon
New Mexico National Guard Distinguished Service Medal
New Mexico National Guard Long Service Medal 10 year award
Regent - New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
Board of Directors - New Mexico Educational Assistance Foundation
Second Lieutenant May 19, 1975
First Lieutenant Jun 4, 1978
Captain Jun 4, 1980
Major Oct 1, 1989
Lieutenant Colonel Oct 14, 1995
Colonel Mar 30, 2000
Brigadier General May 24, 2001
Major General
(Current as of June 2001)
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