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 Major General Gregory J. Vadnais (Retired) Vadnais
 
 Major General Gregory J. Vadnais (Retired) The Adjutant General, Michigan
Joint Force Headquarters
Lansing, MI
Since: January 2011 **SOURCE OF COMMISSIONED SERVICE** OCS **EDUCATIONAL DEGREES:**
Central Michigan University - BS - Sociology **MILITARY SCHOOLS ATTENDED**
Tactical Commanders Development Course
United States Army War College
Brigadier General Training Course (BGTC)
Equal Opportunity (EO) Advisor
Joint Senior Leaders Weapons of Mass Destruction Course
Harvard University, General and Flag Officer Homeland Security Executive Seminar**FOREIGN LANGUAGE(S)** None Recorded **PROMOTIONS**
   **DATE OF APPOINTMENT**2LT
   1 Jul 731LT
   30 Jun 76CPT
   15 Nov 78MAJ
   12 Apr 85LTC
   12 Apr 89COL
   1 Apr 94BG
   1 Oct 99MG
   1 Oct 02  **FROM**
   **TO**
   **ASSIGNMENT**Jan 11
   Present
   The Adjutant General, Michigan, Joint Force Headquarters, Lansing, MichiganNov 05
   Dec 10
   United States Army Control Group Standby Reserve, United States Army Human Resources Command, St. Louis, MissouriJan 02
   Nov 05
   Commander, 38th Infantry Division (Mechanized), Indiana Army National Guard, Indianapolis, IndianaOct 98
   Dec 01
   Assistant Division Commander-Maneuver, 38th Infantry Division (Mechanized), Michigan Army National Guard, Wyoming, MichiganJul 98
   Sep 98
   Staff Officer, State Area Command, Michigan Army National Guard, Lansing, MichiganJul 96
   Jun 98
   Commander, 46th Infantry Brigade (Mechanized), Michigan Army National Guard, Wyoming, MichiganAug 95
   Jun 96
   Student, United States Army War College, Carlisle Barracks, PennsylvaniaApr 94
   Jul 95
   Commander, 46th Infantry Brigade (Mechanized), Michigan Army National Guard, Wyoming, MichiganDec 89
   Mar 94
   Commander, 1st Battalion, 119th Field Artillery, Michigan Army National Guard, Lansing, MichiganAug 88
   Nov 89
   Commander, 1st Battalion, 182nd Field Artillery, Michigan Army National Guard, Detroit, MichiganMay 86
   Jul 88
   Executive Officer, 1st Battalion, 119th Field Artillery, Michigan Army National Guard, Lansing, MichiganApr 85
   Apr 86
   Brigade Fire Support Officer, 1st Battalion, 119th Field Artillery, Michigan Army National Guard, Lansing, MichiganOct 84
   Mar 85
   Unit Training Officer, State Area Command, Michigan Army National Guard, Lansing, MichiganSep 82
   Sep 84
   Commander, Battery B, 1st Battalion, 119th Field Artillery, Michigan National Guard, Albion, MichiganApr 82
   Aug 82
   Fire Support Officer, 1st Battalion, 119th Field Artillery, Michigan Army National Guard, Lansing, MichiganFeb 82
   Mar 82
   Motor Officer, 1st Battalion, 119th Field Artillery, Michigan Army National Guard, Lansing, MichiganJun 81
   Jan 82
   Communications-Electronics Staff Officer, 1st Battalion, 119th Field Artillery, Michigan Army National Guard, Lansing, MichiganApr 81
   Jun 81
   United States Army Reserve Control Group (Standby)May 80
   Apr 81
   Inactive National GuardSep 78
   May 80
   Commander, Service Battery, 1st Battalion, 119th Field Artillery, Michigan Army National Guard, Lansing, MichiganJul 78
   Sep 78
   Executive Officer, Battery A, 1st Battalion, 119th Field Artillery, Michigan Army National Guard, Lansing, MichiganMar 76
   Jul 78
   Executive Officer, Battery B, 1st Battalion, 119th Field Artillery, Michigan Army National Guard, Albion, MichiganFeb 74
   Mar 76
   Forward Observer, later Assistant Executive Officer, later Fire Direction Officer, Battery B, 1st Battalion, 119th Field Artillery, Michigan Army National Guard, Albion, MichiganJul 73
   Feb 74
   Headquarters Detachment, Michigan Army National Guard, attached as Forward Observer, Battery B, 1st Battalion, 119th Field Artillery, Albion, Michigan **US DECORATIONS AND BADGES:**
Distinguished Service Medal
Legion of Merit Medal
Meritorious Service Medal (with 3 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters)
Joint Service Commendation Medal (with 1 Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster)
Army Commendation Medal (with 1 Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster)
Army Achievement Medal (with 2 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters)
Joint Meritorious Unit Award
National Defense Service Medal (third award)
Humanitarian Service Medal
Armed Forces Reserve Medal (with Silver Hourglass Device)
Army Service Ribbon
Michigan Legion of Merit
Michigan Outside United States Ribbon
Indiana Distinguished Service Medal
Kentucky Distinguished Service Medal
Mississippi Magnolia Medal
Expert Infantryman Badge **CIVILIAN OCCUPATION:**
Owner, Vadnais Energy Corporation, Mason, Michigan **PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND ACHIEVEMENTS:**
Association of the United States Army
Michigan Field Artillery Association
Michigan Oil and Gas Association
National Guard Association of Michigan
The National Guard Association of the United States **OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS:**
Danish Home Guard Meritorious Service Medal
Latvian Order of Viesturs Silver Medal
Liberian Distinguished Service Order Medal (As of 19 Nov 18)
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