Myles Deering
United States general (born 1953) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Myles Lynn Deering (born 1953) is a retired Army National Guard major general who served as the 19th adjutant general of Oklahoma. General Deering was appointed by Governor of Oklahoma Brad Henry in 2009 following the promotion of Harry M. Wyatt III to the position of director, Air National Guard. On December 10, 2010, Governor-elect Mary Fallin announced that she would retain General Deering in his position as adjutant general.
Myles Lynn Deering | |
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![]() Deering, before 2012 | |
Born | 1953 (age 70ā71) |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | Army National Guard |
Years of service | 1971ā2015 |
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Commands held | |
Awards | Legion of Merit Bronze Star |
As adjutant general, General Deering is the highest-ranking member of the Oklahoma National Guard. He is responsible for managing the affairs of the Oklahoma Military Department and for advising the governor, who is the Commander-in-Chief of the Guard. Additionally, Governor Henry and Governor Fallin both appointed General Deering to serve as the Secretary of the Military in the governor's cabinet.