Maj. Gen. Daniel R. Hokanson ’86 was sworn in as Oregon’s adjutant general on August 1st in the governor’s ceremonial office at the Oregon State Capitol.
As adjutant general, Hokanson will direct, manage and supervise the administration, discipline, organization, training and mobilization of the Oregon National Guard, the Oregon State Defense Force and the Office of Oregon Emergency Management.
He also will be responsible for developing and coordinating all policies, plans and programs of the Oregon National Guard in concert with the governor and legislature of the state. The adjutant general also serves as the governor’s homeland security advisor.
Hokanson graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1986 and served on active duty in air cavalry, attack helicopter and aircraft test organizations prior to joining the Oregon National Guard.
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