MAJOR GENERAL DANIEL B. O'HOLLAREN

Air National Guard Assistant to the Commander, Air Force Material Command

Major General Daniel B. O'Hollaren is a traditional guardsman serving as Air National Guard Assistant to the Commander, Air Force Material Command. Within this capacity, he advises the Commander on all policies and programs of mutual concern between Air Force Material Command and the Air National Guard.

General O'Hollaren earned his commission in 1973 upon graduation from the United States Air Force Academy. He completed undergraduate navigator training in April 1974, followed by upgrade training in the RF-4C Phantom II at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina. In November 1974 he received his first operational assignment as Weapons Systems Officer in the 15th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan. He gained extensive experience flying training missions in the Philippines, South Korea, Taiwan and Japan. In addition, he flew several operational sorties in support of a Joint Chief of Staff-directed reconnaissance mission while forward deployed to Osan Air Base, Korea. General O'Hollaren returned to Shaw Air Force Base in May 1977 as a Weapons System instructor. During this tour he deployed to Great Britain in support of an operational reconnaissance mission, flying sorties in the European theater with forces of the Royal Air Force. He was released from active duty in 1979 and joined the Oregon Air National Guard in 1980, flying first the F-101 Voodoo then the F4-C Phantom II. In 1989 he transferred to the Medical Corps as the 142nd Fighter Wing Bioenvironmental Engineer. In 1998, he was selected as the Commander of the 142nd Medical Squadron. In 2002 he transferred to the state Joint Force Headquarters and was selected as Director of Support. In 2003 he was appointed the Assistant Adjutant General, responsible for staff oversight within state headquarters and support to the commander. In 2005 General O'Hollaren served as Commander, Oregon Air National Guard.

EDUCATION:

1973 United States Air Force Academy, Bachelor of Science, Aeronautical Engineering, Colorado Springs, Colorado
1989 University of Portland, Master of Business Administration, Portland, Oregon
1998 Air War College, by correspondence
2004 General Officer Army Force Management Course, Fort Belvoir, Virginia
2006 Joint Task Force Commander's Course, Norfolk, Virginia
2008 Syracuse University, Fellow, National Security Studies Course, Syracuse, New York
2009 Systems Acquisition Management for General/Flag Officers Course, Fort Belvoir, Virginia
2009 Requirements Management Executive Overview Course, Fort Belvoir, Virginia
2009 Safety & Accident Investigation Board President Course, Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico

ASSIGNMENTS:

1. June 1973 - September 1974, Student, Undergraduate Navigator Training, Mather Air Force Base, California
2. September 1974 - January 1977, Weapon Systems Officer, RF-4C, 15th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan
3. January 1977 - April 1979, Instructor Weapon Systems Officer, RF-4C, 16th Tactical Reconnaissance Training Squadron, Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina
4. February 1980 - January 1982, Weapon Systems Officer, F-101 A/B, 123rd Fighter Interceptor Squadron, Oregon Air National Guard Base, Portland, Oregon
5. January 1982 - June 1989, Weapon Systems Officer, F-4C, 123rd Fighter Interceptor Squadron, Oregon Air National Guard Base, Portland, Oregon
6. June 1989 - June 1997, Bioenvironmental Engineer, 142nd Medical Squadron, Oregon Air National Guard Base, Portland, Oregon
7. June 1997 - January 2002, Commander, 142nd Medical Squadron, Oregon Air National Guard Base, Portland, Oregon
8. January 2002 - August 2003, Director of Support, Headquarters, Oregon Air National Guard, Salem, Oregon
9. August 2003 - December 2004, Assistant Adjutant General-Air, Oregon National Guard, Salem, Oregon
10. December 2004 - December 2008, Chief of Staff, Oregon Air National Guard, Oregon Joint Force Headquarters, Salem, Oregon
11. December 2008 - Present, Air National Guard Assistant to the Commander, Air Force Material Command, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio

FLIGHT INFORMATION:

Rating: Master Navigator
Flight Hours: More than 2,000
Aircraft flown: T-29, RF-4C, F-101A/B, T-33, F-4C
Navigator Wings Earned: Mather Air Force Base, California

MAJOR 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)
Air Force Achievement Medal
Joint Meritorious Unit Award
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award (with Valor and 1 Silver Oak Leaf Cluster)
Combat Readiness Medal (with 2 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters)
National Defense Service Medal (with 2 Bronze Stars)
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Air Force Longevity Service Award (with 1 Silver Oak Leaf Cluster and 2 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters)
Armed Forces Reserve Medal (with Gold Hour Glass, 'M' Device, and Numeral 2)
Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon
Air Force Training Ribbon
Oregon National Guard 30 Year Service Medal
Oregon Faithful Service Ribbon (with Gold Hour Glass, Bronze Star, 'M' Device, and Numeral 2)

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS & AFFILIATIONS:

National Guard Association of Oregon
Air Force Association
Military Officers Association of America
Association of Graduates, United States Air Force Academy
Board of Directors, National Guard Association United States
Governors Military Council, State of Oregon
United States Air Force Electronic Warfare Senior Advisory Group

OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS:

1973 Distinguished Graduate in Aeronautical Engineering, United States Air Force Academy

EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION:

Second Lieutenant 6 June 1973
First Lieutenant 6 June 1975
Captain 6 June 1977
Major 20 October 1991
Lieutenant Colonel 22 October 1995
Colonel 30 July 1999
Brigadier General 28 October 2005
Major General 3 December 2008

(Current as of May 2010)