Michael J. Squier (born May 17, 1946) is a retired United States Army Brigadier General who served as Deputy Director of the Army National Guard.
Early life Michael J. Squier was born in Boise, Idaho, on May 17, 1946. He enlisted in the Idaho Army National Guard in 1963, and graduated from Borah High School in 1964.Department of Defense, Defense Link, Memorandum Announcing Michael J. Squier as Deputy Director, Army National Guard, August 13, 1977
Start of military career Squier received his commission after completing Officer Candidate School in 1965. He advanced through several assignments in Idaho, including platoon leader with the 116th Ordnance Company; Tactical Officer at the Idaho Military Academy; Platoon Leader and later Commander of the 116th Heavy Equipment Maintenance Company; and Commandant of the Idaho Military Academy.Minuteman Institute for National Defense Studies, Board member biography, Mike Squier, 2007
Later military career In 1978 Squier became a full-time member of the National Guard and was assigned as a Staff Officer in the National Guard Bureau’s Mobilization Readiness Division. He subsequently served as Assistant Executive to the Chief of the National Guard Bureau.United States House Armed Services Committee, Hearing Record, National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 1999, biographical sketch, Michael J. Squier, 1999, page 61
In 1986 Squier received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from the University of Maryland, and he completed the United States Army War College in 1987.U.S. House Armed Services Committee, Hearing Record, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2000, Biographical sketch, Michael J. Squier, 2000, page 70
From July, 1987 to November, 1988 was Commander of the 145th Support Battalion, a unit of the 116th Cavalry Brigade. From November, 1988 to May, 1991 he was Commander of the Equipment Maintenance Center for the 29th Area Support Group, a subordinate command of United States Army Europe.U.S. House Armed Services Committee, Hearing Record, National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2003, Biographical sketch, Michael J. Squier, 2003, page 90
From May to November, 1991 Squier was Deputy Chief of Public Affairs at the National Guard Bureau. From November, 1991 to September, 1995 he served as Chief of the Readiness Division at NGB.U.S. House Armed Services Committee, Hearing Record, National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2001, Biographical sketch, Michael J. Squier, 2001, page 91
Squier served as Executive Officer to the Chief of the National Guard Bureau from September, 1995 to September, 1996. He was assigned as Chief of Staff at the National Guard Bureau from September, 1996 to February, 1998.Department of Defense, Defense Link, Memorandum Announcing Michael J. Squier as deputy Director, Army National Guard, August 13, 1977
In February, 1998 Squier was appointed Deputy Director of the Army National Guard and promoted to Brigadier General. He served until retiring in September, 2002.U.S. House Armed Services Committee, Hearing Record, National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2003, Biographical sketch, Michael J. Squier, 2003, page 90
Military education In addition to being a graduate of the University of Maryland and the Army War College, Squier completed: the Maintenance Officer Management Course; Infantry Officer Advanced Course, and United States Army Command and General Staff College.U.S. House Armed Services Committee, Hearing Record, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2000, Biographical sketch, Michael J. Squier, 2000, page 70
Post military career Squier has been employed by defense contractors in the Washington, D.C. area, including CACI.CACI, CACI Director to Serve on National Guard Panel , undated, accessed May 30, 2013 He resides in Manassas, Virginia.Borah High School, Class of 1964, , December 5, 2008
Awards and decorations General Squier has received the following awards: Left Side1st rowLegion of Meritwith 1 bronze Oak Leaf Cluster2nd rowMeritorious Service Medalwith 2 bronze Oak Leaf ClustersArmy Commendation Medalwith 2 bronze Oak Leaf ClustersAir Force Commendation Medal3rd rowArmy Reserve Components Achievement Medalwith 1 bronze Oak Leaf ClusterNational Defense Service MedalArmed Forces Reserve Medalwith gold Hourglass Device4th rowArmy Service RibbonOverseas Service RibbonArmy Reserve Components Overseas Training Ribbon with numeral 2BadgesArmy Staff Identification Badge
Additional awards Squier is a recipient of the National Infantry Association’s Order of Saint Maurice (Primicerius).Minuteman Chapter, National Infantry Association, Primicerius Level Goes to Deputy Director, Army National Guard, 1999
Chronological list of assignments September, 1965 – April, 1969, Platoon Leader, 116th Ordnance Company, Boise, Idaho May, 1969 – July, 1971, Tactical Officer, Idaho Military Academy, Idaho Army National Guard, Boise, Idaho August, 1971 – September, 1977, Platoon Leader, later Commander, 116th Heavy Equipment Maintenance Company, Boise, Idaho September, 1977 – March, 1978, Commandant, Idaho Military Academy, Idaho Army National Guard, Boise, Idaho March, 1978 – November, 1982, Staff Officer, National Guard Bureau, Mobilization Readiness Division, Washington, D.C. November, 1982 – June, 1986, Assistant Executive to Chief, National Guard Bureau, Washington, DC July, 1986 – July, 1987, Student, Army War College, Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania July, 1987 – November, 1988, Commander, 145th Support Battalion, 116th Cavalry Brigade November, 1988 – May, 1991, Commander, Equipment Maintenance Center, 29th Area Support Group, United States Army Europe May, 1991 – October, 1991, Deputy Chief, Public Affairs, National Guard Bureau, Arlington, Virginia November, 1991 – September, 1995, Chief, Readiness Division, Army National Guard Readiness Center, Arlington, Virginia September, 1995 – September, 1996, Executive Officer to the Chief, National Guard Bureau, Washington, DC September, 1996 – February, 1998, Chief of Staff, Army National Guard, The Pentagon, Washington, D.C. March, 1998 – September, 2002, Deputy Director, Army National Guard, Arlington, Virginia
Effective dates of promotions Brigadier General, March 1, 1998 Colonel, April 1, 1991 Lieutenant Colonel, December 10, 1984 Major, February 25, 1980 Captain, February 26, 1972 First Lieutenant, September 22, 1968 Second Lieutenant, September 23, 1965
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