From 1994 to 1996, Stewart served at the United States European Command from October 1994 to 1996, including support of Operation Joint Endeavor. He commanded the 28th Infantry Division from 1996 to 1998, and from 1998 to his 2000 retirement, he was deputy commander of Pennsylvania's State Area Readiness Command. After retiring, Stewart's activities included authoring a memoir of his Vietnam War service and election to the North Heidelberg Township Board of Supervisors.
From December 1967 to July 1969, Stewart served at Fort Devens, Massachusetts, where his assignments included training officer (December 1967 to February 1968), maintenance officer (February to April 1968), assistant family housing officer (April to May 1968), and a second posting as maintenance officer (May 1968 to July 1969).[9] He was promoted to first lieutenant in December 1968.[9]
Stewart served in South Vietnam during the Vietnam War, and his postings included Section Commander, 121st Aviation Company (July to August 1969), Assistant Platoon Commander, 121st Aviation Company (August to October 1969), Platoon Commander, 121st Aviation Company (October to December 1969), Assistant Platoon Commander, 121st Aviation Company (December 1969 to February 1970), and Platoon Commander, 162nd Aviation Company (February to August 1970).[9] After returning to the United States, he was posted to Fort Stewart, Georgia, where he served as executive officer of Company D, 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Battalion from August to December 1970.[9] From December 1970 to January 1971, he was plans officer on the staff of Third United States Army's Aircraft Maintenance Brigade.[9] He was the brigade's assistant plans officer from January to July 1971.[9] From July 1971 to January 1972, he completed his regular army service as the brigade's assistant operation and training officer.[9]
Stewart commanded Company A, 28th Aviation Battalion from October 1975 to November 1977, and he was promoted to major in November 1977.[9] From November November 1977 to May 1981 he served as the 28th Aviation Battalion's plans, operations and training officer (S-3).[9] In 1981, he graduated from the United States Army Command and General Staff College.[9] He served as the battalion's executive officer from May 1981 to September 1982.[9] From September 1982 to September 1984, Stewart served as the aviation training officer at the Pennsylvania National Guard's State Area Command, and he was promoted to lieutenant colonel in December 1982.[9]
From September 1984 to September 1986, Stewart commanded the 28th Aviation Battalion.[9] He commanded the 28th Aviation Brigade from September 1986 to February 1991.[9] In October 1986, he received promotion to colonel.[9] In 1990, he received his Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from Albright College.[9]
Later career
In February 1991, Stewart was appointed as Pennsylvania's assistant adjutant general for army, and he was promoted to brigadier general in May 1991.[9] From December 1993 to October 1994, he served as the 28th Infantry Division's assistant division commander for support.[9] From October 1994 to October 1996, he was mobilized for federal active duty as director for mobilization and reserve component affairs at the United States European Command (EUCOM).[9] He was promoted to major general in June 1995, and his assignment at EUCOM made him the first National Guard major general to be mobilized for federal service since the Berlin Crisis of 1961.[9] His mobilization included support Operation Joint Endeavor, the Implementation Force (IFOR) that enforced peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina following the end of the Bosnian War.[9] From October 1996 to November 1998, Stewart commanded the 28th Infantry Division.[9] From November 1998 until retiring in May 2000, he served as deputy commander of Pennsylvania's State Area Readiness Command, the same position held by Joseph F. Perugino, his successor as division commander.[9][10]
Following his military retirement, Stewart authored numerous magazine articles and newspaper editorials on military readiness and defense policy.[11] In addition, he authored a book about his Vietnam War service, 2023's Jefferson's Angels: How ending the draft doomed the American Republic.[11] In 2005, he was a successful Republican candidate for the North Heidelberg Township Board of Supervisors.[12][13] He also took part in veterans' activities, including speaking at events to honor veterans of World War II.[14]
Awards
Federal awards
Stewart's federal awards and decorations included:[9]
↑ "Berks County Election Official Results"(PDF). Berks PA.gov. Reading, Pennsylvania: Berks County Office of Election Services. November 8, 2005. p.10. Retrieved June 1, 2025.
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