The Wyoming Army National Guard is the Army National Guard of Wyoming . It includes army aviation , construction engineers , field artillery and medical asset units . It was reorganized in 1996, consolidating its two field artillery battalions into a single battalion. A ribbon bridge company and rear operations center for an infantry division were added to the Guard.
17-681: It is administered by the Wyoming Military Department , part of the Wyoming state government . The Wyoming Military Department's goal is to provide a trained, quality-based force, supported by appropriate equipment, facilities and real property, technology, and services to successfully execute state and federal missions. The Wyoming Army National Guard was established in 1870, during the Wyoming Territory period, when territorial Governor John A. Campbell authorized
34-792: A regimental band were formed in May, 1894. The artillery unit was equipped with two three-inch Hotchkiss guns , drawn by horse. The Wyoming National Guard was first federally mobilized during the Spanish–American War in 1898. Since then, the Guard has seen active service in the Mexican Punitive Campaign, World War I , World War II , the Berlin Crisis and Korea. Wyoming Guard units have also served in Desert Storm ,
51-604: Is Wyoming National Guard's first Command Senior Enlisted Leader and was appointed on August 1, 2021. Moore serves as the primary adviser to the adjutant general for all enlisted matters, including Airmen and Soldiers. Moore also represents Wyoming enlisted members at the national level to the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chief of the National Guard Bureau. Colonel Holly Shenefelt is the Chief of
68-888: Is part of the Government of Wyoming . Its primary components are the Wyoming Army National Guard , and the Wyoming Air National Guard . As of June 14, 2022, the current Commander in Chief is Governor Mark Gordon . Major General Greg Porter is the Adjutant General for Wyoming. As such, he directs the Wyoming Military Department, located in Cheyenne. He is responsible for formulating, developing and coordinating all policies, plans and programs affecting
85-592: Is the 153rd Airlift Wing Commander for the Wyoming Air National Guard in Cheyenne, Wyoming. He has overall responsibility for the organization, training, and resourcing of more than 1,200 airmen. Chief Master Sergeant Svend Larsen the Command Chief Master Sergeant to the Adjutant General of Wyoming. He is responsible for all affairs concerned with the enlisted personnel of the Wyoming Air National Guard. He also serves as
102-647: Is the Chief of Staff of the Wyoming Air National Guard. She serves as an advisor to the Adjutant General, supporting the programs and agendas for the Wyoming National Guard. In addition, General Mulberry fulfills the role of Adjutant General during periods of extended absence. As Chief of Staff for the Wyoming Air National Guard, she oversees the Joint Force Headquarters assigned personnel and is responsible for Wyoming Air National Guard policy and personnel action. Colonel Edward Lewis
119-582: Is the Chief of Staff of the Wyoming Army National Guard. He serves as an advisor to the Adjutant General, supporting the programs and agendas for the Wyoming National Guard. In addition, Col. Lewis fulfills the role of Adjutant General during periods of extended absence. As Chief of Staff for the Wyoming Army National Guard, she oversees the Joint Force Headquarters assigned personnel and is responsible for Wyoming Army National Guard policy and personnel action. Chief Master Sgt. Joshua Moore
136-716: The 213th Regiment - Regional Training Institute, and the Joint Force Headquarters. Brigadier General Justin Walrath is the Assistant Adjutant General - Air, Wyoming and also serves as the Commander, Wyoming Air National Guard. He has overall responsibility for the organization, training, and resourcing of more than 1,200 airmen. Brigadier General David Pritchett is the Director of the Joint Staff for
153-461: The Army Guard. The command includes units located throughout Wyoming with more than 1,700 soldiers. Units of the Wyoming Army National Guard include field artillery, engineer, maintenance, aviation, command and control, signal, medical, logistics, a training school, and an Army band. Major commands include the 115th Field Artillery Brigade , 94th Troop Command, Camp Guernsey Joint Training Center,
170-745: The Bosnia peacekeeping force, Operation Iraqi Freedom , Operation Enduring Freedom and Hurricane Katrina response. The Wyoming National Guard 300th Armored Field Artillery Battalion was commemorated in 1983 as part of the National Guard Heritage Painting series at the Pentagon for their combat action during the Battle of Soyang during the Korean War . Wyoming Military Department The Wyoming Military Department
187-663: The Joint Staff of the Wyoming National Guard at the Joint Force Headquarters in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Colonel Jason Salsgiver is the U.S. Property and Fiscal Officer at the Joint Force Headquarters, in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Salsgiver is responsible to receive and account for all funds and property of the United States government in the possession of the Wyoming National Guard. He is to ensure federal funds are obligated and expended in conformance with applicable statutes and regulations, and report on federal funds and property as directed State Command Sergeant Major Lindsay Schmidt serves as
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#1732794467321204-502: The Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Adjutant General of Wyoming, leading the Army Guard's non-commissioned officers as they support statewide commands in achieving the Adjutant General's goals and objectives. His duties also include active involvement in all care and training of the Wyoming National Guard's enlisted force. Chief Warrant Officer 5 Derek Fisbeck is the State Command Chief Warrant Officer for
221-499: The Wyoming National Guard at the Joint Force Headquarters, in Cheyenne, Wyoming. He serves as the Senior Warrant Officer Advisor to the adjutant general of the Wyoming National Guard on all matters pertaining to policies, programs, and actions impacting the warrant officer cohort, including professional development, promotions, assignments, incentives, morale, discipline, and strength. Colonel Brian W. Diehl
238-509: The Wyoming National Guard at the Joint Force Headquarters, in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Pritchett serves as the Director of the Joint Staff and is responsible for Wyoming National Guard's response to domestic missions such as floods, wildfires, storms, etc. In addition, he coordinates and oversees all Joint Staff functions within the Wyoming National Guard and serves as the Deputy Adjutant General. Brigadier General Michelle Mulberry
255-575: The division of the Wyoming Territory into three military districts. On December 31, 1871, a law passed by the Wyoming Territorial Assembly gave legal sanction to volunteer militia companies of not less than 40 men. The first federally recognized Wyoming unit was Company A, 1st Wyoming Regiment: The Laramie Grays, organized in 1888. The Laramie Grays were followed by the organization of Company B: The Cheyenne Guard
272-706: The more than 3,000 Army and Air National Guard members in Wyoming. He is also responsible for the Wyoming Veterans’ Affairs Commission and the Oregon Trail State Veterans’ Cemetery. Brigadier General Steve Alkire is the Commander of the Wyoming Army National Guard and Assistant Adjutant General – Army headquartered in Cheyenne, Wyoming. General Alkire is responsible for unit readiness, leadership, and strategic planning to support all State and Federal mission requirements assigned to
289-727: The same year. Several other units including the Cheyenne Rangers, the 1st Regiment, the Wyoming Home Guard, and the Wyoming Rangers were formed because of concerns over conflicts with Native American tribes but were short-lived. When Wyoming became a state in 1890, constitutional provisions allowed for the formation of units in Buffalo , Evanston , Douglas , Green River , Rock Springs , Rawlins and Sheridan . Wyoming's first artillery unit, Battery A, and
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