Paul D. Rogers

Paul D. Rogers
File:Paul D. Rogers (4).jpg
Born	Calumut, Michigan
Allegiance	United States
Service / branch	Michigan National Guard
Years of service	1987–present
Rank	File:US-O8 insignia.svg Major General
Commands	Adjutant General of the Michigan National Guard
Awards	File:Legion of Merit ribbon.svg Legion of Merit File:Bronze Star ribbon.svg Bronze Star File:Meritorious Service Medal ribbon.svg Meritorious Service Medal (4) File:Army Achievement Medal ribbon.svg Army Achievement Medal
Spouse(s)	Sally Rogers
Children	Three

Paul D. Rogers is a major general in the Michigan Army National Guard. He is currently serving as the 34th adjutant general of the Michigan National Guard. He has been in this role since February 2019.

Career

Rogers commissioned into the Army in 1987 through ROTC as a graduate of Michigan Technological University. As a lieutenant, Rogers was branched as an engineer officer. He started as a platoon leader in the 107th Engineer Battalion in Calumet, Michigan. Rogers stayed in the 107th Engineer Battalion until 1998 in various roles. In 2003, Rogers joined the 507th Engineer Battalion as the executive officer. In 2005, he became commander of the battalion and was in charge when they deployed to Balad, Iraq. In 2007, Rogers transferred to the Joint Force Headquarters in Lansing, Michigan. From 2009 to 2012, Rogers was the Regimental Commander of the 177th Regimental Training Institute. By late 2012, Rogers transferred to the 46th Military Police Command. He worked as assistant chief of staff, chief of staff, and finally deputy commander.

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Maj. Gen. Rogers with Governor Gretchen Whitmer at the swearing in ceremony.

On January 1, 2019, Rogers was sworn in as State Adjutant General by Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Rogers replaced Maj. Gen. Gregory J. Vadnais who had served as state adjutant for over eight years. The State Adjutant General commands the Michigan Army and Air National Guard and acts as the Director of the Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs which includes the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency. Rogers has been in charge of the Michigan National Guard throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. He has overseen the national guard response and relief in the state. The Michigan National Guard has been utilized at an unprecedented rate throughout the pandemic. Under the command of Rogers, there have been numerous state activations and thousands of COVID tests and vaccinations have been administered. About 1,000 Michigan National Guard members were activated to provide security before and following the Inauguration of Joe Biden.

Education

• Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering, Michigan Technological University
• Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan–Dearborn
• Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering, Michigan Technological University
• Master of Strategic Studies, Strategic Studies, United States Army War College

Personal life

Rogers most recently was employed as the United States Army Material Command as the director of the United States Army Tank Automotive Research, Development, and Engineering Command (TARDEC), a Tier 2 Senior Executive Service position. Rogers and his wife Sally have three children. He is a native of Calumet, Michigan and resides in Farmington Hills.

Awards and badges

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Parachutist Badge

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20th Engineer Brigade Combat Service Identification Badge

Width-44 crimson ribbon with a pair of width-2 white stripes on the edges	Legion of Merit
Width-44 scarlet ribbon with width-4 ultramarine blue stripe at center, surrounded by width-1 white stripes. Width-1 white stripes are at the edges.	Bronze Star
Bronze oak leaf cluster Bronze oak leaf cluster Bronze oak leaf cluster File:Meritorious Service Medal ribbon.svg	Meritorious Service Medal with three oak leaf clusters
File:Army Achievement Medal ribbon.svg	Army Achievement Medal Ribbon
File:Meritorious Unit Commendation ribbon.svg	Meritorious Unit Commendation
File:Army Superior Unit Award ribbon.svg	Army Superior Unit Award
Silver oak leaf cluster Bronze oak leaf cluster Bronze oak leaf cluster File:Army Reserve Achievement ribbon.svg	Reserve Good Conduct Medal with one silver and two bronze oak leaf clusters
File:National Defense Service Medal ribbon.svg	National Defense Service Medal
Bronze star File:Iraq Campaign ribbon.svg	Iraq Campaign Medal with bronze star
File:Global War on Terrorism Service ribbon.svg	Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
File:Armed Forces Reserve Medal ribbon.svgFile:Hourglass Device Silver.svgFile:Bronze M Device.svg	Armed Forces Reserve Medal with Silver Hour Glass and "M" Device
File:Army Service Ribbon.svg	Army Service Ribbon
File:Army Overseas Service Ribbon.svg	Overseas Service Ribbon
File:Michigan Legion of Merit.png	Michigan Legion of Merit
File:Michigan Broadsword Service Medal.png	Michigan Service Medal with Gold Oak Leaf Cluster
File:Michigan State War on Terrorism Ribbon.pngFile:Bronze M Device.svg	Michigan State War on Terrorism Ribbon with "M" Device
File:Michigan Outside U.S. Service Ribbon.png	Michigan Outside the United States Service Ribbon

Dates of rank

Rogers commissioned into the Army in 1987. His current rank is Major General in the Michigan National Guard.

Insignia	Rank	Date
File:US-OF1B.svg	Second Lieutenant	May 23, 1987
File:US-OF1A.svg	First Lieutenant	May 26, 1990
File:US-O3 insignia.svg	Captain	May 18, 1993
File:US-O4 insignia.svg	Major	June 1, 1997
File:US-O5 insignia.svg	Lieutenant Colonel	May 11, 2004
File:US-O6 insignia.svg	Colonel	December 2, 2009
File:US-O7 insignia.svg	Brigadier General	October 23, 2015
File:US-O8 insignia.svg	Major General	January 10, 2019