Brig. Gen. Gary Magonigle
Assistant Adjutant General - Air

BG Magonigle Brigadier General Gary T. Magonigle is the assistant adjutant general also serving as commander of the Washington Air National Guard. He is responsible for formulating, developing and coordinating all policies, plans, and programs affecting the members of the Air National Guard in the state of Washington.

General Magonigle received his commission through the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corp in 1976 and began his active duty career in 1977. His operational experience includes positions held as Chief of Standardization/Evaluation, Flying Squadron Operations Officer and Chief of Wing Plans and Programs and Operations Group Commander. He voluntarily deployed for Desert Shield and Desert Storm and was stationed at Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. He also deployed to Budapest, Hungary, and served as Operations Group Deputy Commander in support of Operation Allied Force. The general assumed his current position in February 2007. He is a command pilot with over 4,500 hours in the T-33, F-101, F-106, KC-135A/E, C-12J and C-26.

EDUCATION:

1976 Bachelor of Science Degree in Animal Science, North Dakota State University
1985 Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanized Agriculture, University of Idaho
1989 Master of Science Degree in Economics, University of Idaho
1990 Masters Degree in Public Administration, University of Idaho
1993 Juris Doctor Degree in Law, Gonzaga University
1994 Air Command and Staff College, correspondence
1998 Air War College, correspondence

ASSIGNMENTS:

1. April 1977 – April 1978, Undergraduate Student Pilot, Tyndall AFB, FL
2. April 1978 – July 1979, Target Pilot, T-33, 95th Fighter Interceptor Training Squadron, Tyndall AFB, FL
3. July 1979 – June 1980, F-101 Pilot, 2d Fighter Interceptor Squadron, Tyndall AFB, FL
4. June 1980 – October 1980, Defensive Systems Instructor Pilot – 2d Fighter Interceptor Squadron , Tyndall AFB, FL
5. October 1980 – November 1981, Defensive Systems Instructor Pilot, 2d Fighter Interceptor Squadron , Tyndall AFB, FL
6. November 1981 – April 1982, Pilot, F-106 Fighter Aircraft, 5th Fighter Interceptor Squadron, Minot AFB, ND
7. April 1982 - March 1983, F-106 Aircraft Commander, 5th Fighter Interceptor Squadron, Minot AFB, ND
8. March 1983 – June 1983, Nonaffiliated Reserve Section, ARPC, Lowery, CO
9. June 1983 – December 1983, Pilot Fighter Interceptor F-106, 119th Fighter Squadron, New Jersey Air National Guard, Atlantic City, NJ
10. December 1983 – December 1985, F-106 Pilot, Evaluator Pilot, 119th Fighter Squadron, New Jersey Air National Guard, Atlantic City, NJ
11. December 1985 – November 1987, Co-Pilot, KC-135, 116th Air Refueling Squadron, Washington Air National Guard, Fairchild AFB
12. November 1987– March 1989, Aircraft Commander, KC-135, 116th Air Refueling Squadron, Washington Air National Guard, Fairchild AFB, WA
13. March 1989 – February 1990, Command Control Officer/Pilot, 141st Air Refueling Wing, Washington Air National Guard, Fairchild AFB, WA
14. February 1990 - November 1992, Chief, Standards and Evaluation Division, 141st Air Refueling Wing, Washington Air National Guard, Fairchild AFB, WA
15. November 1992 – December 1994, Squadron Standards and Evaluation Pilot, 116th Air Refueling Squadron, Washington Air National Guard, Fairchild AFB, WA
16. December 1994 – May 1996, Squadron Operations Officer, 116th Air Refueling Squadron, Washington Air National Guard, Fairchild AFB, WA
17. May 1996 – March 1999, Chief, Wing Plans and Programs, 141st Air Refueling Wing, Washington Air National Guard, Fairchild AFB WA
18. March 1999 – February 2003, Operations Group Commander, 141st Operations Group, Washington Air National Guard, Fairchild AFB WA
19. February 2003 – February 2007, Wing Commander, 141st Air Refueling Wing, Washington Air National Guard, Fairchild AFB, WA
20. February 2007 – current, Assistant Adjutant General for Air/Commander, Headquarters, Washington Air National Guard, Camp Murray, WA

FLIGHT INFORMATION:

Rating: Command Pilot
Flight Hours: More than 4,500
Aircraft flown: T-33, F-101, F-106, KC-135 A/E, C-12J, C-26

MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS:

Legion of Merit
Meritorious Service Medal, two devices
Aerial Achievement Medal
Air Force Commendation Medal
Air Force Achievement Medal
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Valor, two devices
Combat Readiness Medal, seven devices
National Defense Service Medal, with Bronze Star
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
Southwest Asia Service Medal, two devices
Kosovo Campaign Medal, with Bronze Star
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Armed Forces Service Medal, one device
Air Force Overseas Short Tour Ribbon
Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon
Air Force Longevity Service Award Ribbon, six devices
Armed Forces Reserve Medal, one device
Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon, one device
Air Force Training Ribbon
NATO Medal for Kosovo
Kuwait Liberation Medal (Saudi Arabian)
Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait)
WA State Achievement Medal
WA Unit Citation Ribbon, two devices
WA Aerial Achievement Medal
WA National Guard Service Ribbon

CIVILIAN OCCUPATION:

State Employee

OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS:

Distinguished Graduate, undergraduate pilot training, Webb Air Force Base, Texas
Distinguished Graduate, U.S. Air Force Fighter Weapons School, Nellis Air Force Base, Nev.
Outstanding Academic Trophy, USAF Fighter Weapons School

EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION:

Second Lieutenant June 1976
First Lieutenant December 1978
Captain December 1980
Major May 1990
Lieutenant Colonel January 1995
Colonel June 2001
Brigadier General Feb 2007