Oregon Army National Guard General Gets Second Star (Photo) -06/09/23

SALEM, Oregon – The Oregon Army National Guard promoted Brig. Gen. Gregory T. Day to the rank of major general in a ceremony, June 9, 2023, at the 41st Infantry Division Armed Forces Reserve Center, Camp Withycombe in Clackamas, Oregon. Maj. Gen. Michael E. Stencel, The Adjutant General of the Oregon National Guard, presided over the promotion ceremony with Day's family, friends, and fellow service members in attendance. He assumes duties as the Special Assistant to the Combatant Command, NORAD/NORTHCOM for National Guard Matters and Liaison to the Chief, National Guard Bureau. Day has a long and accomplished career with the Oregon Army National Guard, culminating in his most recent assignment as Commander, Land Component Command.

“The reason we're here today is an incredible opportunity, and this is a position he is ideally suited for. ” said Maj. Gen. Stencel.

General Day’s prior assignments include Commander, Joint Domestic Operations Command, with a dual hat position as Deputy Chief of Staff Operation/G3 (Wartime), 8th Army, U.S. Army Forces Korea. Additionally, he previously served as Army National Guard Assistant to the Commander, United States Army -Alaska ("DCG-NG"). He is an accomplished Joint Qualified Officer Level III and a leader with demonstrated outstanding service at every level of command and staff with overwhelming success. In his civilian job, Day is a highly recognized attorney and partner in a well-established law firm in Grants Pass. His combat experience and strategic understanding highlight his ability to serve in this new position.

“I am honored to be selected for this new position, but a bit melancholy to be leaving all the outstanding soldiers and airmen that continue to serve here in Oregon,” said Maj. Gen. Day.

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230609-Z-CH590-016: Oregon Army National Guard Maj. Gen. Gregory T. Day (center) pinned with his new "two-star" rank by his wife, Linda, and stepson Cody (left), during a promotion ceremony, June. 9, 2023, at the 41st Infantry Division Armed Forces Reserve Center, at Camp Withycombe in Clackamas, Oregon. (National Guard photo by John Hughel, Oregon Military Department  Public Affairs) 

230609-Z-CH590-021: Oregon Army National Guard Maj. Gen. Gregory T. Day takes the oath of office, administered by Maj. Gen. Michael Stencel, Adjutant General, Oregon, during a promotion ceremony, June. 9, 2023, at the 41st Infantry Division Armed Forces Reserve Center, at Camp Withycombe in Clackamas, Oregon. (National Guard photo by John Hughel, Oregon Military Department  Public Affairs)

230609-Z-CH590-034: Oregon Army National Guard Maj. Gen. Gregory T. Day speaks to an audience of family, friends, coworkers and military members during his promotion ceremony, June. 9, 2023, at the 41st Infantry Division Armed Forces Reserve Center, at Camp Withycombe in Clackamas, Oregon. (National Guard photo by John Hughel, Oregon Military Department  Public Affairs)