Joane Mathews

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Joane Mathews
Joane K. Mathews.jpg
Joane Mathews in 2016
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branch United States Army
United States Army National Guard
Years of service1986–2022
Rank Brigadier General
Unit Wisconsin Army National Guard
Commands held 64th Troop Command
1st Battalion, 147th Aviation Regiment
Battles/wars Operation Provide Comfort
Awards Legion of Merit (2)
Meritorious Service Medal (3)
Army Commendation Medal (3)
Army Achievement Medal (2)

Joane K. Mathews is a retired brigadier general in the Wisconsin Army National Guard. [1]

Career and education

Mathews received her commission in the United States Army through the Reserve Officers' Training Corps in 1986 and was assigned to the United States Army Aviation School. She later flew in several missions during Operation Provide Comfort.

In 1997, Mathews transferred to the Wisconsin Army National Guard. She was named Chief of Staff in 2013. In 2016, Mathews was promoted to brigadier general by Governor Scott Walker and was appointed Assistant Adjutant General for Readiness and Training. [2] In 2020, Mathews was nominated for promotion to major general. [3]

Decorations Mathews has received include the Legion of Merit with oak leaf cluster, Meritorious Service Medal with two oak leaf clusters, the Army Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters, the Army Achievement Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and the Master Army Aviator Badge.

Mathews is a graduate of Lakeland Union High School in Minocqua, Wisconsin. Other schools she attended include the University of North Dakota, the United States Army War College and the United States Army Command and General Staff College.

She retired in 2022. [4]

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References

  1. ↑ "Biography" (PDF). Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs. Retrieved 2018-03-28.
  2. ↑ "Brig. Gen. Joane Mathews becomes Army National Guard's first female Native American general". Fox 6. 4 April 2016. Retrieved 2018-03-28.
  3. ↑ "PN2082 – Army". U.S. Congress. Retrieved 2020-07-02.
  4. ↑ "Wisconsin native Brigadier General Joane Mathews retires after historic military career". CBS58. Retrieved 2022-05-18.
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