Brigadier General (ret.) Michael A. Kiefer served as the Land Component Commander, Joint Force Headquarters, Indianapolis, in 2005. In that role, he commanded three brigade-sized elements. General Kiefer began his military career as an enlisted solder on July 2, 1969. He received a direct appointment as 1st Lieutenant on November 16, 1974. He also served as Trial Counsel, Commander, Recruiting and Retention and Assistant Adjutant General.

• Highest Rank Obtained: Brigadier General
• Military Awards: Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal, Army Service Ribbon

Brigadier General (ret.) Ronald W. Henry (Bill) served from 1959 to 1999.  He began his career as an enlisted soldier with the Field Artillery Battalion for the Indiana Army National Guard. Of note, BG Henry served as the Assistant Adjutant General and retired following a stint as the Deputy Commander State Area Command. In his spare time, BG Henry participates in various alumni groups associated with the National Guard.

• Served from 1959-1999
• Highest Rank Obtained: Brigadier General
• Civilian Employment: Project Supervisor for the Indiana Department of Transportation, Milestone Contractors
• Military Awards: Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Armed Forces Reserve Medal, Army Reserve Component Overseas Training Ribbon, Join Meritorious Unit Award
• Personal Awards: Sagamore of the Wabash

Colonel (ret.) Marjorie Kay Courtney served from 1976-2010 in the Army.  During her time, she served in Operation Iraqi Freedom.  When not in the Guard, Col. Courtney has been commercial real estate broker and a member of the National Guard Army Reserve. Col. Courtney loves seeing those she had mentored progress in their careers as well as participating in various alumni groups associated with the National Guard.

• Served from 1976-2010
• Highest Rank Obtained: Colonel
• Civilian Employment: Commercial Real Estate Broker, National Guard AGR
• Military Awards: Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Indiana Distinguished Service Medal, Indiana Commendation Medal, Iraq Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, Overseas Service Ribbon, Indiana Emergency Service Ribbon, Mississippi Emergency Service Ribbon, Danish Contingent March Medal
• Personal Awards: Sagamore of the Wabash, the Honorable Order of Saint Barbara

Colonel (ret.) Timothy R. Warrick served from 1971-2011. He served as the Adjutant General Infantry Quartermaster.  During his time in the National Guard, Col. Warrick served in the Gulf War, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation Enduring Freedom. When not serving overseas, Col. Warrick worked in education and sales.

• Served from 1971-2011
• Highest Rank Obtained: Colonel
• Civilian Employment: Education, Sales
• Military Awards: Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Army Reserve Achievement Medal

Master Sergeant (ret.) Donivan J. Mahuron (Jack) served from 1944 to 2001. MSG Mahuron enlisted in the Air Force and served during World War II and the Korean War. Following his active duty, MSG Mahuron continued in the US Air Force Reserve and then the Indiana National Guard. He is very active in the community, being associated with the VFW, American Legion, National Guard Association of Indiana, and the American Military Retiree Association. He has also serves on the Hoosier Youth Challenge Foundation Board, IU Southeast Board of Advisors, Washington County Hospital Foundation, Inc., Washington County Community Foundation, and the Washington County Economic Growth Partnership.

• Served from 1944-2001
• Highest Rank Obtained: Master Sergeant
• Civilian Employment: Banker
• Personal Awards: Chancellor’s Medallion, IU, Sagamore of the Wabash, IU Bicentennial Medal