COLUMBUS, Ohio—The Ohio Army National Guard recently added a new general officer to its ranks.
Col. Robert C. Clouse Jr., became the organization’s first deputy assistant adjutant general for Army during a Dec. 8 ceremony at the Robert S. Beightler Armory in Columbus. A group of more than 150 Ohio National Guardmembers, friends and Family members gathered to witness and celebrate Clouse’s appointment and promotion to brigadier general, an event that increased the number of general officers in the Ohio Army National Guard to six.
Clouse was pinned by his wife, Diana, and father, Robert, 91, a retired colonel who also re-administered his son’s oath of office. The senior Clouse, then a lieutenant colonel, administered his son’s oath of enlistment when he entered the regular Army in 1970 at 17 years old. When Clouse Jr., received his commission through the ROTC program at Kent State University in 1976, his father, by then a colonel, traveled to the northeast Ohio school to administer his oath of office.
“This is truly an historic day,” said Maj. Gen. Gregory L. Wayt, Ohio adjutant general. “Bob’s dad administered his first oath, then again when he was commissioned and will also administer his oath today as he becomes a general officer. I think it sets the right tone for this achievement.”
As the outgoing construction facilities management officer for the Ohio Army National Guard, Clouse was responsible for managing more than $300 million in construction projects during the 2009 federal fiscal year, by far the most |
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| Diana Clouse pins the rank of Brigadier General on her husband Bob Clouse during his promotion ceremony. |
in Ohio National Guard history, Wayt said.
“We are recognized by the National Guard Bureau as the best state in managing construction projects and this is a huge feat,” Wayt said. “(Clouse) has become the ‘go to’ guy for NGB.”
In his new position, Clouse will work closely with Maj. Gen. Matthew L. Kambic, Ohio’s assistant adjutant general for Army. He will focus on training site strategy and development, medical readiness and regional training institute site development, something for which he said he has a distinct passion.
“I am truly humbled and honored to be chosen for this position in an organization that many consider to be the best in the country,” Clouse said.
He acknowledged his many co-workers, mentors and spoke of the outstanding support he has received from all, and especially his Family.
“This is a special moment for my Family and me,” he said. “However, my wife Diana remains the general of our household.” |
