Maine Army National Guard Leadership
The Adjutant General — Major General John W. Libby
Major General John W. Libby assumed his duties as the Adjutant General, Maine National Guard on January 15, 2004.
Major General Libby is employed by the Maine Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management as Commissioner. The Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management coordinates and administers the discharge of the Maine state government’s responsibility relating to military matters, veterans, and civil emergency preparedness. It is responsible for the federal recognition and continuation of the federal forces structure, manpower, maintenance, fiscal operation and overall readiness of the Maine National Guard which is composed of over 3400 troops.
General Libby began his military career upon commissioning from the ROTC program at the University of Maine in June 1966 and held a variety of active duty command and staff positions in both Vietnam and the Federal Republic of Germany before joining the Maine Army National Guard in July 1975. Prior to his current position, he has served as the Commander of the 240th Engineer Group and Task Force Commander, Fuertes Caminos 94-North (Guatemala).
(Current as of February 09, 2009)
The Assistant Adjutant General — Brigadier General Brent M. Boyles
Brigadier General Brent Boyles is a native of Mapleton, Maine. After graduating from Presque Isle High School in 1975, Brigadier General Boyles received an appointment to the United States Military Academy in West Point, New York. He was commissioned a 2LT from USMA where he received a Bachelor of Science degree with a concentration in applied sciences and engineering in 1979. Brigadier General Boyles received a Masters of Science in Defense Management from American Military University in 1998. He graduated from the U.S. Army War College in July 2002 and received a second Masters degree in Strategic Studies.
Brigadier General Boyles began his military career at Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Maryland where he attended the Ordnance Officer Basic course followed by attendance at the Basic Airborne course in Fort Benning, Georgia. Brigadier General Boyles served in several capacities from 1979-1984 at Fort Bragg, NC with the 82nd Airborne Division. He saw combat action as a Maintenance Company commander during the 1983 Grenada invasion. Since leaving active duty in May of 1984, Brigadier General Boyles has been a member of the Maine Army National Guard. He was a member of the 1st Battalion, 152nd Field Artillery where he has served in a variety of positions to include, Commander of Service Battery, Commander of Battery A, Battalion Executive Officer, and Battalion Commander. Brigadier General Boyles also served as the Commander of the 121st Public Affairs Detachment, 52nd Troop Command S-3, Director of Special Staff, and Commander of the 52nd Troop Command. He is currently the Assistant Adjutant General for the Maine Army National Guard.
(Current as of February 09, 2009)
