Myles Deering

Who is Myles Deering?

Myles Lynn Deering is an Army National Guard major general who currently serves as the Adjutant General of Oklahoma. General Deering was appointed by Governor of Oklahoma Brad Henry in 2009 following the promotion of Harry M. Wyatt III to the position of Director, Air National Guard. On December 10, 2010, Governor-elect Mary Fallin announced that she would retain General Deering in his position as Adjutant General.

As Adjutant General, General Deering is the highest-ranking member of the Oklahoma National Guard. He is responsible for managing the affairs of the Oklahoma Military Department and for advising the Governor, who is the Commander-in-Chief of the Guard. Additionally, Governor Henry has appointed General Deering to serve as the Secretary of the Military in the Governor's Cabinet.