Salem, Ore.- Oregon National Guard Major General Daniel R. Hokanson has been appointed to the rank of lieutenant general, and assignment as Deputy Commander, United States Northern Command (NORTHCOM), Vice Commander, United States Element, North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado.
Hokanson is currently serving as The Adjutant General, Oregon. Oregon Governor Kate Brown will select and appoint a new Adjutant General as Hokanson transitions to NORTHCOM and NORAD.
In his new role, Hokanson will help lead the command in anticipating, preparing and responding to threats and aggression aimed at the United States, its territories and interests within the assigned area of responsibility to include Canada, Mexico and the Bahamas, as directed by the President or Secretary of Defense. He will also provide defense support to civil authorities including consequence management operations.
“I am truly humbled by today’s announcement”, Hokanson said. “It will be an honor to continue serving our great Nation in such an important capacity.”
Hokanson has served as The Adjutant General since 2013. Highlights of his tenure include the overseas deployment of over 1400 service members, development and implementation of the Cascadia Playbook, restructuring of the Military Department, and implementing a strategic planning system to posture it for the future. The Cascadia Playbook, recognized at the national level, is one of the first “Playbooks” to coordinate and synchronize efforts in response to a major disaster; specifically Oregon’s response to a Cascadia Fault event.
“My family and I will miss being part of the Oregon Military Department family,” Hokanson added.
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