Paul D. Rogers

Paul D. Rogers
Born	Toledo, Ohio [1]
Allegiance	United States
Branch	Michigan National Guard
Years of service	1987–present
Rank	Major General
Commands	Adjutant General of the Michigan National Guard
Awards	Legion of Merit Bronze Star Meritorious Service Medal (4) Army Achievement Medal
Children	Three

Paul D. Rogers is a major general in the Michigan Army National Guard. ^[2] He is currently serving as the 34th adjutant general of the Michigan National Guard. He has been in this role since February 2019. ^[3]

Career

Rogers commissioned into the Army in 1987 through ROTC as a graduate of Michigan Technological University. ^[2] As a lieutenant, Rogers was branched as an engineer officer. He started as a platoon leader in the 107th Engineer Battalion in Calumet, Michigan. Rogers stayed in the 107th Engineer Battalion until 1998 in various roles. In 2003, Rogers joined the 507th Engineer Battalion as the executive officer. In 2005, he became commander of the battalion and was in charge when they deployed to Balad, Iraq. ^[2] In 2007, Rogers transferred to the Joint Force Headquarters in Lansing, Michigan. From 2009 to 2012, Rogers was the Regimental Commander of the 177th Regimental Training Institute. By late 2012, Rogers transferred to the 46th Military Police Command. He worked as assistant chief of staff, chief of staff, and finally deputy commander. ^[2]

Maj. Gen. Rogers with Governor Gretchen Whitmer at the swearing in ceremony.

On January 1, 2019, Rogers was sworn in as State Adjutant General by Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer. ^[3] Rogers replaced Maj. Gen. Gregory J. Vadnais who had served as state adjutant for over eight years. ^[4] The State Adjutant General commands the Michigan Army and Air National Guard and acts as the Director of the Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs which includes the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency. ^[5]

Rogers has been in charge of the Michigan National Guard throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. He has overseen the national guard response and relief in the state. The Michigan National Guard has been utilized at an unprecedented rate throughout the pandemic. ^[6] Under the command of Rogers, there have been numerous state activations and thousands of COVID tests and vaccinations have been administered. ^[7]

About 1,000 Michigan National Guard members were activated to provide security before and following the Inauguration of Joe Biden. ^[8]

Education

• Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering, Michigan Technological University ^[9]
• Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan–Dearborn
• Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering, Michigan Technological University ^[9]
• Master of Strategic Studies, Strategic Studies, United States Army War College

Personal life

Rogers most recently was employed as the United States Army Material Command as the director of the United States Army Tank Automotive Research, Development, and Engineering Command (TARDEC), a Tier 2 Senior Executive Service position. ^[10] Rogers is divorce from his wife Sally have three children. He is a native of Calumet, Michigan and resides in Farmington Hills. ^[1]

Awards and badges

	Parachutist Badge

	20th Engineer Brigade Combat Service Identification Badge

	Legion of Merit
	Bronze Star
	Meritorious Service Medal with three oak leaf clusters
	Army Achievement Medal Ribbon
	Meritorious Unit Commendation
	Army Superior Unit Award
	Reserve Good Conduct Medal with one silver and two bronze oak leaf clusters
	National Defense Service Medal
	Iraq Campaign Medal with bronze star
	Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
	Armed Forces Reserve Medal with Silver Hour Glass and "M" Device
	Army Service Ribbon
	Overseas Service Ribbon
	Michigan Legion of Merit
	Michigan Service Medal with Gold Oak Leaf Cluster
	Michigan State War on Terrorism Ribbon with "M" Device
	Michigan Outside the United States Service Ribbon

Dates of rank

Rogers commissioned into the Army in 1987. ^[2] His current rank is Major General in the Michigan National Guard. ^[11]

Insignia	Rank	Date
	Second Lieutenant	May 23, 1987
	First Lieutenant	May 26, 1990
	Captain	May 18, 1993
	Major	June 1, 1997
	Lieutenant Colonel	May 11, 2004
	Colonel	December 2, 2009
	Brigadier General	October 23, 2015
	Major General	January 10, 2019

References

1. Oposnow, Nicholas. "Michigan National Guard promotes Paul Rogers to Brigadier General". Michigan National Guard. Archived from the original on 2016-03-03. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
2. "Major General Paul D. Rogers" (PDF). Michigan National Guard. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
3. Layton, Andrew. "Maj. Gen. Paul Rogers assumes command of Michigan National Guard in inauguration-day ceremony". Michigan National Guard. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
4. "Major General Gregory J. Vadnais". National Guard. National Guard Bureau. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
5. "Adjutant General and Director of Military and Veterans Affairs". Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
6. "Michigan expands its COVID-19 Response; MING to mobilize additional troops". Michigan National Guard. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
7. Layton, Andrew. "Michigan National Guard keeps unprecedented pace in 2021, with capacity to do more". Michigan National Guard. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
8. Legros, Joe. "Michigan National Guard Stands Up; Stands Out During Capitol Response". Michigan National Guard. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
9. "Paul D. Rogers". Michigan Technological University. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
10. "Major General PAUL D. ROGERS, JR". National Guard. National Guard Bureau. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
11. "Congressional Record". govinfo.gov. Government Publishing Office. Retrieved 4 April 2021.