Harry M. Wyatt III
| Harry M Wyatt III | |
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 Lieutenant General Harry M Wyatt III, USAF (Ret.) 14th Director, Air National Guard | |
| Nickname(s) | Bud |
| Born |
1949 (age 66–67) Oklahoma |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch |
United States Air Force Air National Guard |
| Years of service | 1971 - 2013 |
| Rank |
 Lieutenant General |
| Awards | |
Lieutenant General Harry M. “Bud” Wyatt III, USAF (born 1949) is retired lieutenant general of the United States Air Force who last served as 14th Director, Air National Guard. He is an Air Force officer as well as an attorney from Oklahoma. Prior to assuming his current post he served as the Adjutant General of Oklahoma and the Oklahoma Secretary of Military Affairs for the state of Oklahoma. In the best traditions of the citizen-soldier, General Wyatt maintained a private law practice until his election to the Oklahoma bench.
As director of the Air National Guard, General Wyatt is responsible for formulating, developing and coordinating all policies, plans and programs affecting more than 106,800 Guard members in more than 88 flying wings and 200 geographically separated units throughout the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam and the Virgin Islands.[1]
On January 30, 2013, Lieutenant General Wyatt retired from USAF.[2] At the retirement ceremony, Wyatt received Air Force Distinguished Service Medal for his service.
Military career
General Wyatt entered the United States Air Force on June 24, 1971 following his graduation from Southern Methodist University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in business administration. He received his commission on November 24, 1971 as the 50,000th graduate from the Air Force Officer Training School. He graduated undergraduate pilot training from Laredo Air Force Base, Texas on January 26, 1973.
During August 1977, General Wyatt left active duty and entered into the Oklahoma Air National Guard, of which he remains a commissioned officer. He earned his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Tulsa College of Law in 1980. During his tenure with the Guard, General Wyatt has served as a fighter pilot, flight commander, group commander, vice wing commander, wing commander, and Chief of Staff of the Oklahoma National Guard. During 2003, Governor of Oklahoma Brad Henry appointed then-Brigadier General Wyatt to the position of Adjutant General of Oklahoma and nominated General Wyatt for appointment to the rank of major general.
On September 18, 2008, then-President of the United States George W. Bush nominated Maj Gen Wyatt for assignment as Director, Air National Guard, and appointment to the rank of lieutenant general in the reserve active duty of the Air Force. Wyatt assumed the assignment on February 1, 2009 to succeeding General Craig McKinley who was reassigned as the chief of the National Guard Bureau.
Professional Memberships and Associations
- Oklahoma Bar Association
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Oklahoma
- Craig County Bar Association
- National Guard Association of the United States
- National Guard Association of Oklahoma
- Oklahoma Trial Judges Association
- Rotary Club of Vinita, Oklahoma
- American Legion, Dale Peace Post 40, Vinita, Okla.
Flight information
- Rating: Command pilot
- Flight hours: More than 3,000
- Aircraft flown: T-33, T-37, T-38, F-106, F-100, A7, F-16 and C-26
Awards and decorations
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US Air Force Command Pilot Badge |
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Headquarters Air Force Badge |
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal with bronze oak leaf cluster |
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Legion of Merit |
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Meritorious Service Medal with bronze oak leaf cluster |
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Air Force Outstanding Unit Award |
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Combat Readiness Medal |
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National Defense Service Medal with bronze service star |
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Global War on Terrorism Service Medal |
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Humanitarian Service Medal |
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Air Force Longevity Service Award with silver and two bronze oak leaf clusters |
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Armed Forces Reserve Medal with silver Hourglass device |
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Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon |
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Air Force Training Ribbon |
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Effective dates of promotion
| Insignia | Rank | Date |
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| Lieutenant General (USAF) | February 1, 2009 |
 | Major General (ANG) | October 28, 2003 |
 | Brigadier General (ANG) | July 1, 2002 |
 | Colonel (ANG) | June 30, 1996 |
 | Lieutenant Colonel (ANG) | November 24, 1992 |
 | Major (ANG) | November 24, 1985 |
 | Captain (USAF) | November 24, 1975 |
 | First Lieutenant (USAF) | November 24, 1973 |
 | Second Lieutenant (USAF) | November 24, 1971 |
Note: United States Air Force (USAF) and Air National Guard (ANG)
See also
References
- ↑ http://www.defenselink.mil/releases/release.aspx?releaseid=12361
- ↑ "Air National Guard director retires" Air National Guard Special Staff Public Affairs. Retrieved March 25, 2013.
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| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Stephen Cortright |
Oklahoma Secretary of the Military Under Governor Brad Henry 2003 - 2009 |
Succeeded by Myles Deering |
| Military offices | ||
| Preceded by Major General Stephen Cortright |
Adjutant General of Oklahoma Under Governor Brad Henry 2003 - 2009 |
Succeeded by Major General Myles Deering |
| Preceded by Lieutenant General Craig McKinley |
Director of the United States Air National Guard Under Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama February 1, 2009 - January 30, 2013 |
Succeeded by Lieutenant General Stanley E. Clarke III |
| Incumbent | ||
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