BRIGADIER GENERAL DIANE L. DUNN
Commissioner and Adjutant General
Brigadier General Diane L. Dunn assumed her duties as the 41st Adjutant General, Maine National Guard February 2, 2024 and serves as Commissioner for the Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Manangement. She is responsible for managing the activities of Maine's Army and Air National Guard, Maine Bureau of Veterans' Services and Maine Emergency Management Agency.
General Dunn is a 1988 graduate of Houghton College and earned her commission through St. Bonaventure University Army ROTC program. She joined the Maine Army National Guard in 1988 and served in various asssignments as a traditional guardsman.
In 1997, General Dunn transitioned to Active Guard and Reserve staus. In 2002, she was assigned as an Assistant Professor of Military Science at the University of Maine. In 2009, General Dunn deployed to Kandahar, Afghanistan as Commander, 286th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion and later served as Brigade Commander of the 120th Regional Support Group; Chief of Staff of the Maine Army National Guard and Assistant Adjutant General, Army.
Education:
Bachelors in Psychology from Houghton College
Masters in Public Administration from the University of Maine
Masters in Strategic Studies from the Army War College
Adjutant General Officer Basic Course
Quartermaster Officer Advanced Course
United States Army War College
Advanced Joint Professional Military Education (AJPME)
Dual Status Commanders Course (NORTHCOM)
Joint Task Force Commanders Course (NORTHCOM)
Assignments:
October 2021 – December 2021Assistant Adjutant General, ME; dual-hattedApril 2021 – October 2021 DCG (ARNG), DSCA, US Army North; dual-hatted
April 2021 – October 2021, Deputy Commanding General (ARNG), Defense Support to Civil Authorities (DSCA), US Army North, Fort Sam Houston, TX
June 2020 – December 2020 Assistant Adjutant General, ME
August 2016 – November 2018 Chief of Staff, JFHQ, Augusta, ME
August 2014 – August 2016 Commander, 120th Regional Support Group, Bangor, ME
October 2013 – August 2014 Deputy Commander, 120th Regional Support Group, Bangor, ME
October 2012 – October 2013 Region 1 Vigilant Guard Exercise Planner, JFHQ, Augusta, ME
February 2012 – October 2012 Pre-Mobilization Training and Evaluation Commander, JFHQ, Augusta, ME
April 2011 – February 2012 Public Affairs Branch Chief, JFHQ, Augusta, ME
March 2010 – April 2011 Joint Regional Exercise Branch Chief, US Northern Command/JFHQ ME, Colorado Springs, Colorado, August, ME
May 2007-March 2010 Commander, 286th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, Bangor, ME and OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM, Kandahar, Afghanistan
May 2005 – May 2007 Commander, 240th Regiment Regional Training Institute, Augusta, ME
June 2002 – May 2005 Assistant Professor Military Science, JFHQ, Augusta, ME
June 2001 – June 2002 Executive Officer, 286th Quartermaster Petroleum Supply Battalion, Bangor, ME
Sep 1999 – June 2001 S2/3, Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, 286th Quartermaster Petroleum Battalion, Bangor, ME
June 1999 – September 1999 Assistant S-3, 52nd Troop Command, Bangor, ME
November 1997 – June 1999 Training Officer, Detachment 4 Troop Command, Bangor, ME
September 1996 – November 1997 S-1, 52nd Troop Command, Bangor, ME
September 1995 – September 1996 Assistant S-1, 1St Battalion 52nd Troop Command, Gardiner, ME
April 1994 – September 1995 Commander, Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, 286th Supply and Services Battalion, Gardiner, ME
August 1992 – April 1994 S-1 Officer, Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, 286th Supply and Services Battalion, Gardiner, ME
October 1989 – August 1992 Community Relations Officer, 121st Public Affairs Detachment, Augusta, ME
November 1988 – October 1989 Freight Movement Officer, 3620th Transportation Detachment, Augusta, ME
Awards and Decorations:
Legion of Merit
Bronze Star Medal
Defense Meritorious Service Medal
Meritorious Service Medal (with 4 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters)
Army Commendation Medal (with 3 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters)
Army Achievement Medal (with 2 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters)
Army Meritorious Unit Commendation
Army Superior Unit Award
Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal (with 1 Silver and 1 Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster)
National Defense Service Medal (with 1 Bronze Service Star)
Afghanistan Campaign Medal (with 2 Campaign Stars)
Global War on Terrorism-Service Medal
Humanitarian Service Medal
Armed Forces Reserve Medal (with Gold Hourglass and M Device)
Army Service Ribbon
Overseas Service Ribbon
Army Reserve Components Overseas Training Ribbon (with Numeral 4)
North Atlantic Treaty Organization Medal
Last Updated: February 7, 2024 |
