Michael E. Stencel | |
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 Oregon National Guard Adjutant General, 2015 | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Service/ |  United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1984–present |
| Rank |  Major general |
| Unit | 142nd Fighter Wing |
| Commands held | Oregon National Guard |
| Awards | Legion of Merit (2) |
Michael E. Stencel was the 31st Adjutant General of the Oregon National Guard. As a Major General, he commanded over 8,100 soldiers and airmen. He is a command pilot with over 1,900 hours flying training and fighter aircraft.
Governor Kate Brown appointed Brigadier General Stencel to the position of Adjutant General of the Oregon National Guard, Oregon's top military leader, in September 2015. [1] In November of that year, he was promoted to Major General. [2] As Adjutant General, his command includes over 6,100 Army and 2,200 Air National Guard service members, is responsible for the administration of the Oregon National Guard, the Oregon State Defense Force, and the Office of Oregon Emergency Management and serves as the governor's homeland security adviser. He also collaborates with the state's governor and legislature to develop and coordinate programs, plans and policies of the Oregon National Guard. [1]
In October 2015, Stencel went to Vietnam as part of the U.S. Agency for International Development's Overseas Humanitarian Disaster Assistance and Civic Action Program in the Quang Nam Province of Vietnam. [3] Serving as the senior U.S. representative, he cut a ribbon at the grand opening of an intermediate school cooperatively built by the U.S. and Vietnam, which will also be a natural disaster shelter. [3]
Stencel earned two bachelor's degrees, both at the University of Washington: a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering in 1983, and a Bachelor of Arts in political science in 1991. [2] He earned a Master of Business Administration in 1995 at Portland State University. [2]
Stencel earned his pilot's wings after training at Columbus Air Force Base in Mississippi from December 1984 to November 1985. [2] In 1987, he trained at the Squadron Officer School at Maxwell Air Force Base, and in 1993, he completed the aircraft mishap investigation course at Kirtland Air Force Base. [2] In 2001, Stencel completed the air base combat engineering course at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. [2]
Stencel's command background education included training at Air Command & Staff College at Maxwell Air Force Base in 2000; United States Northern Command, Joint Task Force Commander Training Course and Dual Status Commander Training Qualification Program at Peterson Air Force Base in 2012–2013. [2]
Stencel holds a command pilot rating and has over 1,900 flight hours in military aircraft. [2] He has flown the Cessna T-37 Tweet, Northrop T-38 Talon, the McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II, and McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle models A, B, C, and D. [2]
 | US Air Force Command Pilot Badge |
 | Air Force Basic Civil Engineer Badge |
  | Legion of Merit with one bronze oak leaf cluster |
 | Meritorious Service Medal with oak leaf cluster |
 | Air Force Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster |
 | Air Force Achievement Medal with oak leaf cluster |
  | Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with five oak leaf clusters |
  | Air Force Organizational Excellence Award with two oak leaf clusters |
  | Combat Readiness Medal with silver and two bronze oak leaf clusters |
  | National Defense Service Medal with one bronze service star |
 | Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal |
 | Global War on Terrorism Service Medal |
 | Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon with gold frame |
 | Air Force Longevity Service Award with silver and two bronze oak leaf clusters |
   | Armed Forces Reserve Medal with silver Hourglass device and "M" device |
 | Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon |
 | Air Force Training Ribbon |
 | Oregon Exceptional Service Medal with oak leaf cluster |
 | Oregon 30 Year Faithful Service Medal |
 | Oregon Emergency Service Ribbon |
 | Oregon Superior Unit Ribbon with oak leaf cluster |
 | Oregon Faithful Service Ribbon with silver Hourglass device and "M" device [2] |
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