Photo By Maj. Wayne Clyne | Brig. Gen. Jenifer E. Pardy is led in the Oath of Office by Maj. Gen. Michael E....... read more read more
CLACKAMAS, Ore. - Oregon Air National Guard Colonel Jenifer Pardy was promoted to the rank of brigadier general in the Oregon National Guard during a ceremony held in her honor on Camp Withycombe in Clackamas, Oregon on August 5, 2023. Major General Michael E. Stencel, the Adjutant General for Oregon, was the presiding officer for the event.
The ceremony included the traditional military honors of the promotion of Brig. Gen. Pardy. The official oath of office was administered, and Pardy's three children, Emma, Sarra, and Nick Pardy, assisted in pinning on her new rank. During the ceremony, Brig. Gen. (ret.) Donna Prigmore presented the general officer flag.
In her new role, Pardy will be the Assistant Adjutant General, Oregon National Guard. In this capacity, she will work to address strategic challenges faced by the Oregon Army and Air National Guard.
“I will continue my efforts to work with our federal and state agencies to secure funding and support, focus on recruitment and retention strategies, invest in training and technology, and adapt to emerging threats,” Pardy said, commenting about her new responsibilities.
Maj. Gen. Stencel remarked on Pardy’s well-established work ethic and leadership abilities as he reflected on her military career.
"I am happy to be able to preside over this ceremony today. Your judgment, your knowledge, your breadth of experience, but even more importantly, your character makes you abundantly qualified for this promotion, " he said.
General Pardy's military career began when she enlisted in the Air Force Reserve in 1984. She later joined the Oregon Air National Guard in 1993, and was commissioned through Officer Candidate School in 1998. She has since served in leadership positions to included; Comptroller, Flight Commander, and as the 142nd Wing Mission Support Group Commander.
Pardy built much of her professional foundation at the Oregon Air National Guard’s 142nd Wing where she gained experience serving at every level of leadership up through Group Command. It’s this experience and the strong relationships she established there and throughout the Guard, she says, that has had a direct influence on the leader she is today.
During her speech, Pardy reflected on the caliber of people she’s worked with over the years and how they helped her pave her career path.
“As I look out in the crowd and I see all of the faces, I am just so grateful to be surrounded by some of the most exceptional individuals that I’ve ever had the privilege to know,” she said. “Each of you has contributed to my career, my growth, my development, and my success.”
Pardy most recently served as the director of staff-air, acting as the senior advisor to the adjutant general on Air National Guard matters. Her military awards include the Meritorious Service Medal with three oak leaf clusters and the Air Force Commendation Medal.
“I believe strong professional relationships contribute to a positive organizational culture,” Pardy said. “They cultivate trust, respect, and camaraderie which increases collaboration and support.”
The Oregon National Guard congratulates Brig. Gen. Jenifer Pardy on her promotion and wishes her continued success as she assumes her new duties leading in the Oregon National Guard as the new Assistant Adjutant General.
| Date Taken: | 08.05.2023 |
| Date Posted: | 09.11.2023 16:57 |
| Story ID: | 453053 |
| Location: | CLACKAMAS, OR, US |
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