The Adjutant General of New Mexico
Major General Miguel Aguilar
Major General Miguel Aguilar serves as The Adjutant General for the State of New Mexico. As The Adjutant General, he serves as senior military advisor to the Governor and is responsible for providing the State of New Mexico and the United States with a ready force of citizen Airmen and Soldiers.
Major General Aguilar’s career began in 1990 as a 2nd Lieutenant assigned as an Air Defense Chaparral Platoon Leader in Alpha Battery, 1-200th ADA, New Mexico Army National Guard. He has held command leadership positions at the company, battalion and brigade levels. Major General Aguilar served as the USBATT and South Camp Commander in support of the Multinational Force and Observers mission in Sinai, Egypt in 2012 and commanded the 111th Sustainment Brigade from November 2014 to October 2017.
Major General Aguilar has been married for 22 years to his wife Christine. They have two children, Marina and Michael.
Education:
Bachelor of Science, Exercise Technology, 1996, University of New Mexico, Master of Strategic Studies, 2014, United States Army War College, Master of Strategic Studies, Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania
Assignments:
July 05 – Oct 06, Embedded Training Team (ETT), 205th RCAG, Kandahar, Afghan
Oct 06 – Feb 08, Plans and OPS Officer, JFHQ, Santa Fe, NM
Feb 08 – Oct 08, Chief, Plans & Policy Branch, JFHQ, Santa Fe, NM
Oct 08 – Jan 11, Operations Officer (S3), HHC, 111th MEB, Rio Rancho, NM
Jan 11 – Jan 12, Commander, 1-200 Infantry Battalion, Las Cruces, NM
Jan 12 – Dec 12, Commander, US Battalion (1-200 INF FWD), Task Force Sinai, Multi-National Force & Observers (MFO), Sinai, Egypt
Dec 12 – Apr 13, Commander, 1-200 Infantry Battalion, Las Cruces, NM
Apr13 – Nov 14, Assistant G1, JFHQ, Santa Fe, NM
Nov 14 – Sept 16, Commander, 111th MEB, Rio Rancho, NM
Sept 16 – Oct 17, 111th Sustainment Brigade, Rio Rancho, NM
Deputy Adjutant General
Brigadier General Jamison Herrera
Brigadier General Jamison Herrera is a native of New Mexico and has completed 34.5 years of service to our great state and nation. He enlisted as a Private First Class in 1989 as a member of the 515th Maintenance Battalion in Santa Fe and went on to receive his commission through the Officer Candidate School class 33-91. He is currently assigned as the Deputy Adjutant General and the Land Component Commander of the New Mexico National Guard.
Brigadier General Herrera is a graduate of the Officer Basic Course for Tank/Automotive Materiel Management, Ordnance and Maintenance Officer Advance Course, Maintenance Manager Course, Combined Arms Services Staff School, Hazardous Waste Course, Support Operations Course, Intermediate Level Education Course, Human Resource Manager Qualification Course, Reserve Component Quartermaster Advance Course, Technical Transportation of Hazardous Materials course, Continuous Process Improvement Black Belt Training, Joint Task Force commanders Course, and recently the Dual Status Commander Course. He holds a Bachelor’s of University Studies with emphasis in Education from University of New Mexico and a Masters in Strategic Studies from the United States Army War College. He was awarded an Executive Certificate for completing the General and Flag Officer Homeland Security Executive Seminar, May 2023 at Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government, Executive Education.
His awards and decorations include: the Army Reserve Component Overseas Training Ribbon with # 4, Overseas Service Medal, Army Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal , National Defense Service Medal with two Bronze Service Stars, Army Achievement Medal with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters, Joint Service Achievement Medal, Army Commendation Medal with 1 Oak Leaf Cluster, Meritorious Service Medal with 4 Oak Leaf Clusters, and the Defense Meritorious Service Medal with 1 Oak Leaf cluster.
Brigadier General Herrera is married to the former Ellen Estuar Reyes of Rancho Penasquitos, California and they have two sons, Jason and Nick.
Assistant Adjutant General-Air
Brigadier General Michele K. LaMontagne
Brig. Gen. Michele LaMontagne serves as Assistant Adjutant General-Air, New Mexico Air National Guard. As the senior military advisor to the Adjutant General, she is responsible for planning, organizing, training, exercising, deploying, and leading NMANG forces when activated in response to any domestic disaster or combat contingency.
General LaMontagne was commissioned in 1992 upon graduation from the United States Air Force Academy, and earned her Master’s degree just two years later. In 2001, after serving 9 years with the United States Air Force as a maintenance officer, she joined the 150th Fighter Wing, New Mexico Air National Guard at Kirtland AFB, New Mexico.
EDUCATION
1992 Bachelor of Science, Human Factors Engineering, United States Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colo.
1994 Master of Science, Human Resource Management, Troy State University, Ala.
1998 Squadron Officer School, Maxwell AFB, Ala.
2004 Air Command and Staff College, by correspondence
2007 Air War College, by correspondence
2018 Senior Leader Orientation Course (SLOC); Joint Base Andrews, Md. & Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas
ASSIGNMENTS
1. May 1992 – September 1993, Assistant Officer-in-Charge of Sortie Production, 19th Fighter Squadron, Shaw AFB, S.C.
2. September 1993 – September 1994, Accessory Flight Commander, 20th Component Repair Squadron, Shaw AFB, S.C.
3. October 1994 – April 1995, Maintenance Operations Flight Commander, 20th Logistics Support Squadron, Shaw AFB, S.C.
4. May 1995 – May 1996, Officer-in-Charge of Munitions Flight, 8th Maintenance Squadron, Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea
5. May 1996 – February 1997, Officer-in-Charge of Sortie Generation Flight, 80th Fighter Squadron, Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea
6. February 1997 – February 1998, Officer-in-Charge of Aircraft Parts Stores, 99th Supply Squadron, Nellis AFB, Nev.
7. February 1998 – February 1999, Fuels Management Flight Commander, 99th Supply Squadron, Nellis AFB, Nev.
8. February 1999 – July 2000, Maintenance Supervisor, 57th Component Repair Squadron, Nellis AFB, Nev.
9. July 2000 – April 2001, Maintenance Officer, 302d Maintenance Squadron, Peterson AFB, Colo.
10. May 2001 – May 2002, Aircraft Maintenance Officer, 150th Maintenance Squadron, Kirtland AFB, N.M.
11. May 2002 – May 2003, Commander, 150th Logistics Support Flight, Kirtland AFB, N.M.
12. May 2003 – September 2007, Commander, 150th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Kirtland AFB, N.M.
13. September 2007 – September 2009, Commander, 150th Maintenance Squadron, Kirtland AFB, N.M.
14. September 2009 – January 2012, Wing Inspector General, 150th Fighter Wing, New Mexico Air National Guard, Kirtland AFB, N.M.
15. January 2012 – November 2012, Director of Staff- Air, Joint Force Headquarters, New Mexico Air National Guard, Santa Fe, N.M.
16. November 2012 – November 2014, Director of Support, Joint Force Headquarters, New Mexico Air National Guard, Santa Fe, N.M.
17. November 2014 – November 2016, Commander, 150th Maintenance Group, 150th Special Operations Wing, Kirtland AFB, N.M.
18. November 2016 – Present, Chief of Staff – Air, Joint Force Headquarters, New Mexico Air National Guard, Santa Fe, N.M.
AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Meritorious Service Medal with two oak leaf clusters
Air Force Commendation Medal with four oak leaf clusters
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with two oak leaf clusters
National Defense Service Medal with bronze star
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Korean Defense Service Medal
Air and Space Campaign Medal
Nuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal
Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon
Armed Forces Reserve Medal with hourglass
CIVILIAN OCCUPATION
Brig. Gen. LaMontagne has been a Business Coach since 2001 with Rio Grande, a Berkshire Hathaway Company. She leads six business teams of 68 associates and is responsible providing direction and information related to corporate strategy, goals and requirements.
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION
Second Lieutenant May 27, 1992
First Lieutenant May 27, 1994
Captain May 27, 1996
Major Feb. 3, 2002
Lieutenant Colonel Feb. 5, 2006
Colonel Sept. 3, 2014
Brigadier General Dec. 2, 2017
State Command Chief for
the New Mexico Air National Guard
Chief Master Sergeant Anthony C. Sandoval
Chief Master Sergeant Anthony C. Sandoval is the State Command Chief Master Sergeant for the New Mexico Air National Guard, Joint Force Headquarters, Santa Fe, New Mexico. Chief Sandoval serves as the principal advisor to commanders and senior staff on matters of mission effectiveness, professional development, military readiness, training, promotion, retention, utilization, health, morale, welfare and assignment policy affecting enlisted personnel in the New Mexico Air National Guard. He is the liaison between the enlisted force, the Adjutant General and the Assistant Adjutant General for the New Mexico Air National Guard.
Chief Sandoval began his military career in 1983, by enlisting in the United States Air Force as a B-52 Crew Chief. He continued his career as an Aero Repair specialist on B-1Bs, KC-135As, C-130E/Hs, C-5As, C-141Bs, and C-9 aircraft. He separated from the active duty in 1992 and enlisted in the Air Force Reserves as a C-130H Aero Repair Specialist. Chief Sandoval joined the New Mexico Air National Guard in 1993 and was assigned to the 150th Fighter Wing. He served in several aircraft maintenance work centers, which included F-16 Hydraulics, F-16 Phase Inspection and as an F-16 Crew Chief. In 2011, he cross-trained into the Geospatial Intelligence career field and played a significant role in standing up the 250th Intelligence Targeting Squadron. In 2015, he was selected as a Functional Area Manager for the Air National Guard Geospatial Intelligence Targeting program. In this role, he supported the operations, training and equipping of Targeting, Cyber and Space missions for the Targeting enterprise.
Chief Sandoval has deployed in support of Operations DELIBERATE FORCE, NORTHERN WATCH, NOBLE EAGLE, and IRAQI FREEDOM. Prior to assuming his current position, the Chief was the 150th Special Operations Wing Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Superintendent where he managed the operations and training for two Aircraft Maintenance Units supporting HC-130J/MC 130J and CV-22 aircraft.
EDUCATION
1983 Aircraft Maintenance Crew Chief Technical School, Wichita Falls Texas
1983 B-52 Crew Chief Formal Training Unit, Dyess Air Force Base, Texas
1984 Aircraft Maintenance Specialist Course EC/KC/RC-135, K.I. Sawyer Air Force Base, Michigan
1986 B-1B Maintenance Integrated Data Access system course, Dyess Air Force Base, Texas
1989 Non Commissioned Officer Leadership School, Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana
1990 Community College of the Air Force Associate of Applied Science Aircraft Maintenance Technology
1994 Eastern New Mexico University Bachelor of Applied Science Industrial Technology Composite, Portales, New Mexico
2000 Non Commissioned Officer Academy Correspondence, Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M.
2002 F-16 Maintenance T 7 Level Craftsman Course, Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas
2006 Senior Non Commissioned Officer Academy – correspondence
2012 Geospatial-Intelligence Analyst, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas.
2013 Community College of the Air Force Associate of Applied Science Intelligence Studies and Technology
2013 Senior Enlisted Intelligence Master Skills Course, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas
2017 Chief Executive Course, Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland
2018 Chief Leadership Course, Maxwell Gunter Air Force Base, Alabama
ASSIGNMENTS
1. November 1983 – October 1984, B-52D Crew Chief, 96th Bomb Wing, Dyess Air Force Base, Texas
2. November 1984 – December 1989, B1-B Aero Repair, 96th Bomb Wing Dyess Air Force Base, Texas
3. December 1989 – December 1992, C-130E/H, Aero Repair, 374th Airlift Wing Yokota Air Base Japan
4. December 1992 – June 1993, C-130E/H Aero Repair, 302th Air Wing Peterson Air Force Base, Colo.
5. October 1993 – April 1999, F-16 Hydraulic Shop, 150th Fighter Wing, Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M.
6. April 1999 – June 2002, F-16 Phase Inspection, 150th Fighter Wing, Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M.
7. June 2002 – May 2011, F-16 Crew Chief, 150th Fighter Wing Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M.
8. June 2006 – May 2011, F-16 Flight Chief, 150th Fighter Wing Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M.
9. May 2011 – March 2012, Imagery Analyst, 150th Intelligence Squadron Det. 2, Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M.
10. March 2012 – December 2014, Operations Superintendent, 250 Intelligence Squadron, Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M.
11. December 2014 – November 2015, CSS Superintendent, 250 Intelligence Squadron, Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M.
12. November 2015 – September 2016, Targeting Functional Area Manager, Air National Guard Bureau, Andrews Air Force Base, MD.
13. September 2016 – February 2017, Operations Superintendent, 250 Intelligence Squadron, Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M.
14. February 2017- January 2020, Squadron Superintendent, 150th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Kirtland Air Force, N.M.
15. January 2020 – Present, State Command Chief, JFHQ, Santa Fe, N.M.
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Meritorious Service Medal
Air Force Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters
Air Force Achievement Medal with three oak leaf clusters
Meritorious Unit Award with four oak leaf clusters
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with three oak leaf clusters
Air Reserve Forces Meritorious Service Medal with seven oak leaf clusters
National Defense Service Medal with one oak leaf cluster
Iraq Campaign Medal with one oak leaf cluster
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Humanitarian Service Medal
Nuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION
Airman, June 1, 1984
Airman 1st Class, June 1, 1985
Senior Airman, July 6, 1986
Staff Sergeant, June 1, 1989
Technical Sergeant, Oct.12, 1999
Master Sergeant, Oct. 14, 2005
Senior Master Sergeant, June 6, 2008
Chief Master Sergeant, Feb. 27, 2017
State Command Sergeant Major
Commands Sergeant Major Richard G. Smith
Command Sergeant Major Richard G. Smith is the State Command Sergeant Major for the New Mexico Army National Guard, Joint Force Headquarters, Santa Fe, New Mexico. Sergeant Major Smith serves as the principal advisor to Commanders, 1SGs, and CSMs and senior staff on matters of mission effectiveness, professional development, unit readiness, training, promotion, retention, utilization, health, morale, welfare, and assignment policy affecting enlisted personnel in the New Mexico Army National Guard. He is the liaison between the enlisted force and the Adjutant General for the New Mexico Army National Guard.
CSM Smith enlisted in the Florida Army National Guard in March of 1989 and attended Basic Training at Ft Leonard Wood, MO and Advanced Individual Training at Ft Bliss, TX graduating as a Chaparral Crew member. CSM Smith’s assignments include 1-265th ADA Chaparral, Stinger, and Avenger crew member, Team Leader, Squad Leader, Operations NCOIC for the Warrior Transition Course, A Co 1-200 BN Infantry PSG, 1SG 920th Engineer Co, G3 Training Branch NCOIC, 111th BDE Chief of Operations, CSM 1-200 IN BN, and G3 Sergeant Major.
CSM Smith deployed in support of Operations CLEAR SKIES to Fort Bliss and served as an ADA AIT Instructor in 2003 and Operation ENDURING FREEDOM ARSIC-W Afghanistan 2008. Prior to serving in his current position, CSM Smith served as the G3 Operations SGM handling all matters concerning Training, Operations, Budget, and Readiness for 2800 Soldiers.
EDUCATION
1991 Chaparral Crew Member Advance Individual Training, Fort Bliss TX
1996 Manpad Crew Member Stinger, Camp Blanding, FL
1996 Avenger Crew Member, Fort Bliss TX
1997 Professional Leadership Development Course, 3rd BN NCOA, 218th Regt, SC
1999 Basic Non-Commissioned Officer Course PH I, 218th Regt, SC
2000 C4I Enhanced System Operator/Maintainer, Fort Bliss TX
UNITED STATES ARMY
2000 Air Defense Basic Non-Commissioned Officer Course PH II, 515th Regt, NM
2002 Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting, University of North Florida
2002 Total Army Instructor Training Course, 211th Regt, FL
2002 Small Group Instruction Training Course, 211th Regt, FL
2003 Advanced Non-Commissioned Officer Course PH I, 218th Regt, SC
2003 Support Cadre Training Course, Fort Knox, KY
2004 Air Defense Advanced Non-Commissioned Officer Course PH II, 515th Regt, NM
2006 Air Assault Course, Fort Bliss, TX
2007 Unit Training NCO Course, Professional Education Center, AR
2008 Infantryman MOSQ, HQ 233rd Regt, AR
2009 Battle Staff NCO Course, 640th Regt, UT
2011 ARNG Physical Security Inspector Course, Professional Education Center, AR
2013 Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education Course
2016 US Army Sergeants Major Course, Class #46, Fort Bliss, TX
2021 Security Manager Course, Professional Education Center, AR
2022 NGB Fiscal Law Course, PEC
2023 Nominative Leaders Course, Army War College, Carlisle Barracks, PA
ASSIGNMENTS
Mar 1989 – Sept 1999, A Battery 1-265th ADA Crew Member, Palatka, FL
Oct 1999 – Jan 2003, 211th ADA Regt, ADA Instructor, Camp Blanding, FL
Jul 2000 – Oct 2002, ADSW Range Program/Range Maintenance Camp Blanding, FL
Feb 2003 – Feb 2004, C Battery 2/6 ADA AIT Instructor, Fort Bliss, TX
Mar 2004 – Nov 2005, 1st BN ADA MOSQ Instructor Santa Fe, NM
Dec 2005 – Apr 200, Warrior Transition Course Operations NCO Santa Fe, NM
May 2007 – Jul 2008, Assistant Operations NCO RTI Santa Fe, NM
Aug 2008 – Aug 2009, ETT Deployment SW Afghanistan
Sept 2009 – Feb 2010, Readiness NCO A Co 1/200 IN Rio Rancho, NM
Mar 2010 – Aug 2014, 111th BDE Operations NCO Rio Rancho, NM
May 2010 – Apr 2013, 1SG 920th EN Co, Roswell, NM
Aug 2014 – Mar 2015, NCOIC G3 Training Branch, Santa Fe, NM
Apr 2014 – Nov 2017, 111th BDE Chief Operations NCO, Rio Rancho, NM
Oct 2016 – July 2018, CSM 1-200 IN Regt, Las Cruces, NM
Dec 2017 – Jun 2022, G3 Operations NCO, Santa Fe, NM
Jul 2022 – Present State Command Sergeant Major, Sante Fe, NM
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Bronze Star Medal
Meritorious Service Medal with 2 oak leaf clusters
Army Commendation Medal with 4 oak leaf clusters
Army Achievement Medal with 4 oak leaf clusters
Army Good Conduct Medal with 3 knots
Humanitarian Service Medal with 2 oak leaf clusters
National Defense Service Medal w/Bronze Star
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Afghanistan Service Medal w/star
NCO Professional Development Ribbon with numeral 5
Armed Forces Reserve Medal w/M and Gold Hourglass device
Air Assault Badge
Combat Infantry Badge
German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge.
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION
Private First Class Jun 1991
Specialist May 1992
Sergeant Apr 1997
Staff Sergeant Jan 2000
Sergeant First Class Sept 2005
Master Sergeant Dec 2009
Sergeant Major Apr 2015