Aaron R. Dean II is a United States ArmyBrigadier General and the Adjutant General of the District of Columbia National Guard. As the TAG for the DCNG, BG Dean is responsible for providing personnel support to both Army and Air National Guard Service Members. BG Dean acts as the auxiliary support to the Commanding General of the DCNG, while concurrently carrying out many responsibilities associated with the District of Columbia's constitution and directives. In addition to this, he is responsible for managing the assets of the entire DCNG. He collaborates with the National Guard Bureau concerning funding and administrative and procurement processes that affects the DCNG.
BG Dean received an Army ROTC Commission from the Washington State University in 1984. Upon commissioning, he was appointed to the Washington Army National Guard as an Air Defense Section Leader. BG Dean joined the DCNG in 1985. His first assignment as a commander came in 1989, with the 274th Military Police company. In the earlier part of 1991, the in order to participate in the Persian gulf conflict. Captain Dean, during that time period, along with other unit commanders within the DCNG, prepared many troops to participate in the battle to liberate Kuwait. This conflict occurred due to Iraq's refusal to respond to the United Nations deadline. BG Dean continued to serve within the DCNG after the Persian gulf conflict. He was later assigned to served as the commander for other units within the DCNG. Many of his other assignments are listed within the Military Assignments section on this page. BG Dean supports numerous events and programs, such as Presidential inaugurations, the DCNG Warrant Officer's 100-year history celebration event and critical partnerships, such as the and the Jamaica State Partnership Program. , Dr. Esper, and BG Aaron R. Dean II. and BG Aaron R. Dean II at Dean's promotion ceremony, November 9, 2017, on the DCNG drill floor.
Military assignments
2018–present: The Adjutant General, DCNG, Washington, DC
2002–2004: Chief, Training Division, JFHQ-DC, DCNG, Washington, DC
2001–2002: Executive Officer, 372nd Military Police Battalion, DCNG, Washington, DC
1998–2001: Plans and Operations Officer, 260th Military Police Command, DCNG, Washington, DC
1996–1998: S-3, 372nd Military Police Battalion, DCNG, Washington, DC
1992–1996: Rear Battle Officer, 372nd Military Police Battalion, DCNG, Washington, DC
1989–1992: Commander, 274th Military Police Company
1988–1989: Platoon leader, 273rd Military Police Company, DCNG, Washington, DC
1985–1988: Military police platoon leader Detachment 1, WAARNG
Awards and decorations
BG Dean's federal awards include: DCNG Awards: BG Dean also received the Major General Charles Southward Leadership award and the Army Physical Fitness Badge.
Dates of promotions
Civilian service
During his civilian service, BG Dean, served as the Director of the Enrollment Division for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of the National Capital Area in Washington D.C. The company is responsible for ensuring over 2 million people in the region. BG Dean also served on He is currently a member of Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity.
