Steven Nordhaus

Steven Nordhaus
Official portrait, 2024
Born	(1966-10-13) 13 October 1966 (age 59)
Allegiance	United States
Branch	United States Air Force
Service years	1989–present
Rank	General
Commands	Chief of the National Guard Bureau First Air Force Air National Guard Readiness Center 180th Fighter Wing 112th Fighter Squadron
Awards	Defense Superior Service Medal (2) Legion of Merit (2)
Alma mater	United States Air Force Academy (BS) Columbia Southern University (MS)

Steven Scott Nordhaus (born 13 October 1966) ^[1] is a United States Air Force general who has served as the 30th chief of the National Guard Bureau since 2 October 2024.

Personal life

Nordhaus is married to his wife, Shannon. Toghether they have five children and at least six grandchildren. ^[2] He is the son of Donald David Nordhaus and Sandra Susan Nordhaus. ^[1]

Military career

Prior to his appointmet to the chief of the National Guard Bureau, he previously served as the commander of First Air Force from 2023 to 2024. ^{[3] [4] [5]} He served as the Director of Operations of the National Guard Bureau from 2019 to 2022. From 2017 to 2019, he was the Commander of the Air National Guard Readiness Center. ^{[6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11]}

Raised in Ottawa, Ohio, Nordhaus attended Ottawa-Glandorf High School, graduating in 1985. ^[12] He is a 1989 graduate of the United States Air Force Academy with a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering. Nordhaus later earned a Master of Science degree in organizational leadership from Columbia Southern University in 2013. ^{[6] [13]}

In July 2024, Nordhaus was nominated for promotion to general and appointment as chief of the National Guard Bureau. ^{[14] [15]} He was promoted to general and assumed his new appointment on 2 October 2024. ^{[16] [17]} He officially assumed the role in a ceremony on 15 October 2024. ^[18]

Awards and decorations

Joint Chiefs of Staff Badge
US Air Force Command Pilot Badge
Defense Superior Service Medal with two bronze oak leaf clusters	Legion of Merit with one bronze oak leaf cluster	Meritorious Service Medal with two bronze oak leaf clusters
Air Medal with one bronze oak leaf cluster	Aerial Achievement Medal with one bronze oak leaf cluster	Air and Space Commendation Medal with two bronze oak leaf clusters
Air Force Achievement Medal	Joint Meritorious Unit Award	Air and Space Outstanding Unit Award with one silver oak leaf cluster and "V" device
Air and Space Organizational Excellence Award	Gallant Unit Citation with eight oak leaf clusters	National Defense Service Medal with service star
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal	Southwest Asia Service Medal with service star	Iraq Campaign Medal with service star
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal	Korea Defense Service Medal	Air Force Overseas Short Tour Service Ribbon
Air and Space Expeditionary Service Ribbon with gold frame	Air and Space Longevity Service Award with eight oak leaf clusters	Air and Space Longevity Service Award
Armed Forces Reserve Medal with silver Hourglass device	Marksmanship ribbon with service star	Air and Space Training Ribbon
National Guard Bureau Organizational Badge

Effective dates of promotion

Insignia	Rank	Date
	General	2 October 2024
	Lieutenant General	31 March 2023
	Major General	19 July 2018
	Brigadier General	27 July 2015
	Colonel	19 March 2010
	Lieutenant Colonel	20 May 2003
	Major	16 December 1998
	Captain	31 May 1993
	First Lieutenant	31 May 1991
	Second Lieutenant	31 May 1989

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References

1. "Certificate of Birth". Birth Index, 1908-1998. No. 138099. Columbus, Ohio: Ohio Department of Health. 18 October 1966.
2. https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Press-Releases/Article/3935608/air-force-gen-steven-s-nordhaus-remarks-as-prepared-for-his-ceremonial-assumpti/#:~:text=I%20must%20first%20thank%20my,support%20has%20always%20been%20terrific!
3. "PN2711 — Maj. Gen. Steven S. Nordhaus — Air Force, 117th Congress (2021-2022)". U.S. Congress. 14 November 2022. Retrieved 16 November 2022.
4. "General Officer Announcements". U.S. Department of Defense. Archived from the original on 16 November 2022. Retrieved 17 November 2022.
5. Gibson, Jamilka (1 April 2023). "NORAD under new command". WJHG .
6. "National Guard > Leadership > Joint Staff > Special Staff > Senior Leader Management Office > General Officer Management > bio-show". www.nationalguard.mil. Archived from the original on 24 July 2021. Retrieved 27 July 2021.
7. "Leadership Views: Colonel Steven S. Nordhaus, 180th Fighter Wing". www.toledobiz.com. Archived from the original on 16 February 2020. Retrieved 24 July 2021.
8. "Maj. Gen. Steven S. Nordhaus, Director, National Guard Bureau Domestic Operations on U.S. COVID-19 Response". finance.yahoo.com. 7 May 2020. Archived from the original on 17 June 2020. Retrieved 24 July 2021.
9. "National Guard vaccinates hundreds of thousands of people". www.army.mil. Archived from the original on 6 July 2021. Retrieved 24 July 2021.
10. "ANGRC commander addresses CEC". www.ang.af.mil. Archived from the original on 24 July 2021. Retrieved 24 July 2021.
11. "ANGRC Change of Command". DVIDS. Archived from the original on 24 July 2021. Retrieved 24 July 2021.
12. Thunderbolt. Vol. 21. Ottawa-Glandorf High School. 1985. p. 11.
13. Polaris (PDF). Vol. XXXI. Colorado Springs, Colorado: United States Air Force Academy. 1989. p. 136. Retrieved 28 July 2021.
14. "PN1984 — Lt. Gen. Steven S. Nordhaus — Air Force". U.S. Congress. 23 July 2024.
15. "General Officer Announcements". U.S. Department of Defense. Archived from the original on 25 July 2024. Retrieved 25 July 2024.
16. "General Steven S. Nordhaus". National Guard Bureau . Retrieved 9 October 2024.
17. "Incoming Guard Chief Promoted Following Confirmation". National Guard Bureau . Retrieved 9 October 2024.
18. Garamone, Jim (15 October 2024). "National Guard Bureau Welcomes New Chief". U.S. Department of Defense. Retrieved 16 October 2024.

External links

• Media related to Steven S. Nordhaus at Wikimedia Commons
• Appearances on C-SPAN

Military offices
Preceded by Mark E. Bartman	Commander of the 180th Fighter Wing 2011–2013	Succeeded by Craig R. Baker
Preceded by Michael R. Taheri	Commander of the Air National Guard Readiness Center 2017–2019	Succeeded by Frank H. Stokes
Preceded by ???	Director of Operations of the National Guard Bureau 2019–2022	Succeeded by Joseph Jarrard
Preceded by Kirk S. Pierce	Commander of First Air Force 2023–2024	Succeeded by M. Luke Ahmann
Preceded by Jonathan M. Stubbs Acting	Chief of the National Guard Bureau 2024–present	Incumbent
Order of precedence
Preceded by Kenneth S. Wilsbach as Chief of Staff of the Air Force	Order of precedence of the United States as Chief of the National Guard Bureau	Succeeded by Kevin E. Lunday as acting Commandant of the Coast Guard