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CAMP JOSEPH T. ROBINSON, Ark. – Maj. Gen. Mark H. Berry assumed the title of The Adjutant General of the Arkansas National Guard from Maj. Gen. William D. Wofford during a change of command ceremony here.
Berry enlisted into the Air Force in 1974. He obtained his commission in 1985 after attending Officer Training School. After serving on active duty for 18 years, Berry separated and joined the Arkansas Air National Guard. He has held many positions while being in the Arkansas Air National Guard, including Communications Flight Commander in the 188th Fighter Wing and Chief of Staff, Arkansas National Guard, Arkansas Joint Force Headquarters. Berry is the first airman to hold the position as Arkansas Adjutant General in almost 50 years.
“I accept this role with great honor and humility,” conveyed Berry during the ceremony. “I take this post knowing I follow in the footsteps of someone very special, but I will work as hard as you do to make this change rewarding.”
Wofford served as Adjutant General of the Arkansas National Guard for eight years. He began his career with the Arkansas Army National Guard in 1975. He served in many command stations throughout his service including 5th Battalion, 206th Field Artillery, and 2nd Battalion, 142nd Field Artillery during Operation Dessert Storm. Wofford became adjutant general in February 2007. During his service as adjutant general, over 8,166 Arkansas National Guard servicemen were deployed and more than 486 state emergencies were responded to.
“It is a sincere honor for me to be a part of this team, and it is with great pride that I entrust [Maj.] Gen. Berry with this professional military organization,” reflected Wofford. “I am honored, privileged and humbled to have had the opportunity to help lead this most awesome group of military professionals, our citizen soldiers and airmen.”
Among the many distinguished guests attending the ceremony was Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson. As the state’s governor, Hutchinson holds the title of Commander-in-Chief of the Arkansas National Guard. Therefore, the adjutant general acts as the liaison between the service members and the governor.
“It is important that I am here today as governor for this change of command ceremony, but also to recognize the leadership of [Maj.] Gen. William Wofford,” expressed Hutchinson. “I personally want to express my appreciation for his leadership and extraordinary record of accomplishment as adjutant general.”
| Date Taken: | 02.06.2015 |
| Date Posted: | 02.07.2015 23:32 |
| Story ID: | 153926 |
| Location: | CAMP JOSEPH T ROBINSON, AR, US |
| Hometown: | NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR, US |
| Hometown: | OZARK, AR, US |
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