Brigadier General Patricia Anslow '89 was formally installed as commander of the Arkansas Army National Guard during the Change of Command ceremony on Saturday, November 2 at Camp Robinson in North Little Rock. She replaces Brig. Gen. Roger McClellan. Anslow became the first female general officer in 2012, and she will now become the first female to assume command of the Arkansas Army National Guard. In an interview with the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Anslow said she didn't expect to remain in the military after completing her five-year commitment after graduation, but then “kind of fell in love” with the Army. The Arkansas Army National Guard was established in 1804 and has about 7,500 soldiers. The Guard will promote Col. Kirk Van Pelt to fill the vacant general position.