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PHOENIX – Arizona Army National Guard Land Component Commander Brig. Gen. John E. Hoefert was promoted and reaffirmed his oath of office in a ceremony held in the presence of his family, friends, colleagues, Soldiers and Airmen from the Arizona National Guard, on Papago Park Military Reservation, Oct. 18.
Hoefert joined the Arizona National Guard in 2001 and has since served in several key positions to include command of the 852nd Rear Area Operations Center and the 158th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade. Hoefert has served as the Land Component Commander since April as a traditional guardsman.
“It is so critical that we have a Citizen Soldier leading the Arizona Army National Guard, which is the labor force and largest component of this agency [DEMA], and will be for as far as the eye can see,” said Maj. Gen. Michael T. McGuire, the adjutant general of Arizona.
Hoefert’s wife, father and daughter had the honor of pinning on his new rank, while his son participated from out of state through video chat. McGuire presided over the ceremony and administered the oath of office to Hoefert.
“From the ranks of the Arizona Army Guard we have an officer who is professional, who understands integrity, valor, honor, discipline and loyalty and exudes it in everything he does,” McGuire said of Hoefert. “He’s a guy that we look at and say, ‘this is a guy who can stand proudly in front of this formation as the Army commander and every Soldier will proudly look to him for guidance.’”
Hoefert described his promotion to brigadier general as “a humbling experience.”
“For all of you here today, my promotion to brigadier general would not have been possible without the impact you have had on my life and military career … and I remain forever grateful,” Hoefert said.
Hoefert took the opportunity to share his leadership philosophy and call for the organization’s leaders to focus on taking the time to know their Soldiers, understand their Soldiers, and motivate and mentor their Soldiers.
“It’s about caring for people,” Hoefert said.
Hoefert graduated from Central Washington University in 1989 with a bachelor of science degree in flight technology and was commissioned through the Reserve Officer Training Corps Program in Ellensburg. He also holds a Master of Strategic Studies degree from the U.S. Army War College. Throughout his career, Hoefert has participated in numerous operational and domestic response efforts from Operation Noble Eagle to Operation Jump Start. In 2010, he deployed as a Theater Observation Detachment Officer, Center for Army Lessons Learned, 4th Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, and Ramadi, Iraq.
| Date Taken: | 10.18.2015 |
| Date Posted: | 10.27.2015 12:15 |
| Story ID: | 180049 |
| Location: | PHOENIX, ARIZONA, US |
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