Francis J. Evon, Jr.

Major General Francis J. Evon, Jr. is the Adjutant General of the Connecticut National Guard. He is responsible to the Governor and the Chief, National Guard Bureau, for providing operationally trained, equipped and mission-ready forces to support both U.S. mobilization requirements and state emergency operations to include developing and coordinating counter terrorism and domestic preparedness contingencies for the State of Connecticut. He implements policies, programs, and plans as the direct link to all state assigned National Guard resources, providing information and evaluation, issue resolution and action recommendations.[1][2] General Evon began his military career in 1985 as an enlisted Anti-Tank Crewman in the Combat Support Company, 2nd Battalion, 102nd Infantry of the Connecticut Army National Guard. He was commissioned through the Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps in 1989. Major General Evon has held command leadership positions at the Company, Battalion, and Brigade levels. He served as Commander of the 1st Battalion, 102d Infantry Regiment in Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom from November 2009 to November 2010. Prior to his current assignment, General Evon served as the Assistant Adjutant General for the Connecticut Army National Guard.[3] His promotion to major general was confirmed at the federal level by the U.S. Senate on May 23, 2019.[4]

Francis J. Evon, Jr.
Major General Evon
Born (1967-03-18) March 18, 1967
Waterbury, Connecticut
Allegiance United States
State of Connecticut
Service/branch United States Army
Years of service1985 – present
Rank Major General
Commands held
Battles/warsOperation Enduring Freedom
AwardsLegion of Merit
Bronze Star

Education

1989 Bachelor of Science, Finance, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut
2013 Master of Strategic Studies, United States Army War College, Carlisle Barracks, Carlisle, Pennsylvania[3]

Assignments

  1. Oct. 1989 – Nov. 1991 Rifle Platoon Leader, Company C (-), 1st Battalion, 102d Infantry, 43rd Infantry Brigade, 26th Infantry Division, Bristol, Connecticut
  2. Nov. 1991 – Oct. 1992 Rifle Platoon Leader, Detachment 1, Company C (-), 1st Battalion, 102nd Infantry, 43rd Infantry Brigade, 26th Infantry Division, Torrington, Connecticut
  3. Oct. 1992 – Nov. 1994 Mortar Platoon Leader, Company C, 1st Battalion, 102nd Infantry, 43rd Infantry Brigade, 26th Infantry Division, Bristol, Connecticut
  4. Nov. 1994 – Jul. 1996 Executive Officer, Company C, 1st Battalion, 102nd Infantry, 43rd Infantry Brigade, 26th Infantry Division, Bristol, Connecticut
  5. Jul. 1996 – Oct. 1998 Company Commander, Company C, 1st Battalion, 102nd Infantry, 43rd Infantry Brigade, 26th Infantry Division, Bristol, Connecticut
  6. Oct. 1998 – Oct. 1999 Battalion S-1, 1st Battalion, 102nd Infantry, 43rd Infantry Brigade, 26th Infantry Division, New Haven, Connecticut
  7. Oct. 1999 – Jan. 2001 Battalion S-4, 1st Battalion, 102nd Infantry, 43rd Infantry Brigade, 26th Infantry Division, New Haven, Connecticut
  8. Jan. 2001 – Mar. 2002 Brigade S-2, Headquarters, 85th Troop Command, State Area Command, New London, Connecticut
  9. Mar. 2002 – Apr. 2003 Administrative Officer, Headquarters, 169th Leadership Regiment, Connecticut Army National Guard, Niantic, Connecticut
  10. Apr. 2003 – Jun. 2003 Assistant Operations Officer, Headquarters, 169th Leadership Regiment, Connecticut Army National Guard, Niantic, Connecticut
  11. Jun. 2003 – Dec. 2003 Chief, Force Projection Officer, HHD STARC (-), Connecticut Army National Guard, Hartford, Connecticut
  12. Dec. 2003 – Sep. 2007 Executive Officer, Joint Forces Headquarters, Connecticut Army National Guard, Hartford, Connecticut
  13. Sep. 2007 – Mar. 2011 Commander, 102nd Infantry, 86th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (MTN), 42nd Infantry Division, New Haven, Connecticut
  14. Nov. 2009 – Jan. 2011 Commander, 1st Battalion 102nd Infantry, Afghanistan
  15. Mar. 2011 – Dec. 2011 J7/Director of Joint Training, Joint Forces Headquarters, Connecticut National Guard, Hartford, Connecticut
  16. Dec. 2011 – Aug. 2012 Deputy Chief of Staff, Personnel/ G1, Joint Forces Headquarters, Connecticut National Guard, Hartford, Connecticut
  17. Aug. 2012 – Oct. 2014 Commander, 85th Troop Command, Connecticut Army National Guard, Niantic, Connecticut
  18. Oct. 2014 – Aug. 2016 Deputy Chief of Staff, Personnel/ G1, Joint Forces Headquarters, Connecticut National Guard, Hartford, Connecticut
  19. Aug. 2016 – Jun. 2018 Assistant Adjutant General, Connecticut Joint Force Headquarters, Hartford, Connecticut
  20. Jul. 2018 – present, The Adjutant General – Connecticut, Hartford, Connecticut[3]

Awards and decorations

Legion of Merit
Bronze Star
Meritorious Service Medal with two bronze oak leaf clusters
Army Commendation Medal with two bronze oak leaf clusters
Army Achievement Medal
Meritorious Unit Commendation
National Defense Service Medal with bronze service star
Afghanistan Campaign Medal with one service star
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Army Service Ribbon
Armed Forces Reserve Medal with Gold Hourglass and M Device
Overseas Service Ribbon
NATO Medal[3]

Effective dates of promotion

Promotions
InsigniaRankDate
Brigadier GeneralDecember 7, 2016
ColonelMay 24, 2012
Lieutenant ColonelSeptember 27, 2006
MajorApril 9, 2002
CaptainAugust 1, 1996
First LieutenantMay 23, 1992
Second LieutenantMay 30, 1989[3]

References

  1. "Malloy appoints new leader of Connecticut National Guard". The New London Day. June 26, 2018. Retrieved July 2, 2018.
  2. "New leader named for Connecticut National Guard". AP News. June 26, 2018. Retrieved July 3, 2018.
  3. "Official Biography". National Guard Bureau. Retrieved 2 July 2018.
  4. "PN636 — Army". U.S. Congress. Retrieved 7 July 2019.
Military offices
Preceded by
Thaddeus J. Martin
Connecticut Adjutant General
July 1, 2018 – present
Incumbent
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