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Puerto Rico Adjutant General
Puerto Rico Adjutant General
	Seal of the National Guard Bureau
	Incumbent; Major General Miguel A. Mendez; since January 31, 2023
	Puerto Rico National Guard
Reports to	Secretary of Public Safety
Nominator	Governor of Puerto Rico; with advice and consent from the Senate
Appointer	Governor of Puerto Rico
Formation	1938; 86 years ago
Deputy	Deputy Adjutant General
Website	www.nationalguard.com

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The Puerto Rico Adjutant General (Spanish: Ayudante General de Puerto Rico) is the commander of the Puerto Rico National Guard.^[1] As the adjutant general he is also the senior military advisor to the Governor of Puerto Rico and oversees both State and Federal Missions of the Puerto Rico National Guard. He provides leadership and management in the implementation of all programs and policies affecting more than 10,500 citizen-soldiers and airmen, and civilian employees of the three components of the PR National Guard: Puerto Rico Army National Guard, Puerto Rico Air National Guard and Puerto Rico State Guard.^[2] It is the responsibility of the Adjutant General of the Commonwealth to share his reports with the Secretary of the Army or the Secretary of the Air Force.^[3]

The Adjutant General has a deputy adjutant general, who is the principal advisor assisting in the discharge of responsibilities in the areas of logistics, fiscal compliance, and personnel administration.^[4]

History

In 1906, a group of Puerto Ricans met with the United States-appointed Governor of Puerto Rico Beekman Winthrop, and suggested the organization of a Puerto Rican National Guard. The petition failed because the U.S. Constitution prohibits the formation of any armed force within the United States and its territories without the authorization of Congress.^[5]

Puerto Ricans served in the "Porto Rico Regiment" (later renamed 65th Infantry Regiment) as part of the regular United States Army during World War I, many of which received their military training at Camp Las Casas in Santurce a sector of San Juan, Puerto Rico. Luis R. Esteves, the first Puerto Rican to graduate from the United States Military Academy, helped organize the 23rd Battalion, which would be composed of Puerto Ricans and be stationed in Panama during World War I.^[6]

It became apparent to Esteves that Puerto Rico needed a National Guard. After the war, esteves and various officers took up the matter with then U.S.-appointed governor of Puerto Rico Arthur Yager. Esteves' efforts were successful and with the approval of the Governor and the Insular Legislature, the Puerto Rican National Guard was organized in 1919.^[7]

In 1919, Governor Yager named Major John A. Wilson (U.S. Army) the first adjutant of Puerto Rico. The Adjutant is a military rank or appointment. The position did not require that Wilson hold the rank of general. The appointment of the Adjutant of Puerto Rico was the responsibility of the Governor. As such, he assisted the Governor in military matters.^[7] Major Wilson served as Adjutant of Puerto Rico until he died in 1938.

Major General Luis Raul Esteves was the first commanding officer of the Puerto Rico National Guard, and in 1938, became the first "Adjutant General", a position he held until his retirement on June 30, 1957. As adjutant general, he was the Governor's senior military adviser and oversaw both state and federal missions of the Puerto Rico National Guard.^[7]

Adjutant General appointments: 2015 - present

In July 2015, Puerto Rico Governor Alejandro Garcia Padilla named Colonel Martha Carcana Adjutant General of the Puerto Rican National Guard. She is the first Puerto Rican woman to be named as such.^[8]

In January 2017, Brigadier General Isabelo Rivera was named adjutant general by Governor Ricardo Rosselló.^[9]

Commands

Among the units under the command of the Adjutant Generals command are the following:

Puerto Rico National Guard

Former generals

The following are the former and current Adjutant Generals of Puerto Rico:^[10]

1938–1957: Luis R. Esteves.^[11]
1958–1965: Juan César Cordero Dávila^[12]
1965–1968: Salvador T. Roig^[10]^[a]
1969–1972: Alberto A. Picó^[10]
1973–1975: Carlos Fernando Chardón^[13]^[a]
1975–1977: Salvador M. Padilla Escabi^[14]
1977–1983: Orlando Llenza^[15]
1983–1985: Luis González Vales^[10]
1985–1990: Alfredo J. Mora^[10]
1990–1993: William Miranda Marin^[16]
1993–2001: Emilio Díaz Colón^[17]
2001–2007: Francisco A. Márquez^[18]
2007–2009: David Carrión Baralt^[19]
2009–2013: Antonio J. Vicens.^[20]
2013–2014: Juan José Medina^[21]
2015–2017: Marta Carcana (note: Carcana held the position since 2014 unofficially, however in 2015 she was officially named Adjutant General)
2017–2019: Isabelo Rivera
2019–2023: José J. Reyes^[22]
2023–present: Miguel A. Méndez^[23]

Gallery

Notes

^ ^a ^b The rank of major general held by Roig and Chardón were only recognized as such by the Puerto Rico National Guard but not by the regular United States Army.

References

^ Puerto Rico Military Code (PDF) (62) (in Spanish). 1969. Retrieved January 29, 2013.
^ Puerto Rico National Guard Archived 2013-02-15 at the Wayback Machine
^ 32 USC 314 - Adjutants general
^ Deputy Adjutant General
^ "Puerto Rico National Guard". Globalsecurity.org. May 23, 2005. Retrieved January 29, 2013.
^ Bruce C. Ruiz (November 1, 2002). "Major General Luis Raúl Esteves Völckers". Archived from the original on January 27, 2010. Retrieved January 29, 2013.
^ ^a ^b ^c BRIGADIER GENERAL (PR) Antonio J. Vicens-Gonzalez Archived 2010-05-04 at the Wayback Machine
^ Designan nuevamente a Martha Carcana para dirigir la Guardia Nacional
^ Rosselló nombra al ayudante general de la Guardia Nacional
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e Negroni, Hector Andres (1992). Historia militar de Puerto Rico. Coleccion Encuentros (in Spanish). Sociedad Estatal Quinto Centenario. ISBN 84-7844-138-7.
^ Hispanic Heritage Month Archived 2007-03-25 at the Wayback Machine
^ Puerto Rico Herald
^ Fernando Chardón Archived 2013-02-17 at archive.today
^ Virgin Island News
^ Puerto Rico Herald - Profile: Orlando Llenza
^ Carmona, José L. (November 28, 2002). "Person Of The Year, Public Sector: William Miranda Marin". Caribbean Business. Retrieved 2013-02-02.
^ National Guard Bureau Archived 2012-06-04 at the Wayback Machine
^ State Adjutants General
^ "South Command". Archived from the original on 2010-11-23. Retrieved 2013-02-03.
^ Carmona, José L. (November 28, 2002). "Person Of The Year, Public Sector: William Miranda Marin". Caribbean Business. Retrieved 2006-04-29.
^ "Home - el Nuevo Día". Archived from the original on 2014-03-09. Retrieved 2014-02-26.
^ National Guard
^ Puerto Rico National Guard Youth Program Develops Future Leaders
^ The Library of Congress

[roid-and-chardon-rank-13] The rank of major general held by Roig and Chardón were only recognized as such by the Puerto Rico National Guard but not by the regular United States Army.

[1] Puerto Rico Military Code (PDF) (62) (in Spanish). 1969. Retrieved January 29, 2013.

[2] Puerto Rico National Guard Archived 2013-02-15 at the Wayback Machine

[3] 32 USC 314 - Adjutants general

[4] Deputy Adjutant General

[5] "Puerto Rico National Guard". Globalsecurity.org. May 23, 2005. Retrieved January 29, 2013.

[6] Bruce C. Ruiz (November 1, 2002). "Major General Luis Raúl Esteves Völckers". Archived from the original on January 27, 2010. Retrieved January 29, 2013.

[AG-7] BRIGADIER GENERAL (PR) Antonio J. Vicens-Gonzalez Archived 2010-05-04 at the Wayback Machine

[8] Designan nuevamente a Martha Carcana para dirigir la Guardia Nacional

[9] Rosselló nombra al ayudante general de la Guardia Nacional

[MHPR-10] Negroni, Hector Andres (1992). Historia militar de Puerto Rico. Coleccion Encuentros (in Spanish). Sociedad Estatal Quinto Centenario. ISBN 84-7844-138-7.

[11] Hispanic Heritage Month Archived 2007-03-25 at the Wayback Machine

[12] Puerto Rico Herald

[14] Fernando Chardón Archived 2013-02-17 at archive.today

[15] Virgin Island News

[PRH-16] Puerto Rico Herald - Profile: Orlando Llenza

[personal-life1-17] Carmona, José L. (November 28, 2002). "Person Of The Year, Public Sector: William Miranda Marin". Caribbean Business. Retrieved 2013-02-02.

[OB-18] National Guard Bureau Archived 2012-06-04 at the Wayback Machine

[19] State Adjutants General

[20] "South Command". Archived from the original on 2010-11-23. Retrieved 2013-02-03.

[personal-life2-21] Carmona, José L. (November 28, 2002). "Person Of The Year, Public Sector: William Miranda Marin". Caribbean Business. Retrieved 2006-04-29.

[22] "Home - el Nuevo Día". Archived from the original on 2014-03-09. Retrieved 2014-02-26.

[23] National Guard

[24] Puerto Rico National Guard Youth Program Develops Future Leaders

[25] The Library of Congress

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-The '''Puerto Rico Adjutant General''' ({{lang-es|Ayudante General de Puerto Rico}}) is the Commander of the [[Puerto Rico National Guard]].<ref>{{cite act |number=62 |year=1969 |language=Spanish |accessdate={{date|2013-01-29|mdy}} |url=http://www.presupuesto.gobierno.pr/PresupuestosAnteriores/af2009_2010/Tomo_II/suppdocs/baselegal/043/62-1969.pdf |title=Puerto Rico Military Code }}</ref> As the Adjutant General he is also the Senior Military Advisor to the [[Governor of Puerto Rico]] and oversees both State and Federal Missions of the [[Puerto Rico National Guard]]. He provides leadership and management in the implementation of all programs and policies affecting more than 10,500 citizen-soldiers and airmen, and civilian employees of the three components of the PR National Guard: [[Puerto Rico National Guard|Puerto Rico Army National Guard]], [[Puerto Rico Air National Guard]] and [[Puerto Rico State Guard]].<ref>[https://www.pr.ngb.army.mil/R&R/index.html Puerto Rico National Guard] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130215204711/https://www.pr.ngb.army.mil/R%26R/index.html |date=2013-02-15 }}</ref> It is the responsibility of the Adjutant General of the Commonwealth to share his reports with the [[U.S. Secretary of the Army|Secretary of the Army]] or the [[Secretary of the Air Force]].<ref>[http://law.onecle.com/uscode/32/314.html 32 USC 314 - Adjutants general]</ref>
+The '''Puerto Rico Adjutant General''' ({{langx|es|Ayudante General de Puerto Rico}}) is the commander of the [[Puerto Rico National Guard]].<ref>{{cite act |number=62 |year=1969 |language=Spanish |accessdate=January 29, 2013 |url=http://www.presupuesto.gobierno.pr/PresupuestosAnteriores/af2009_2010/Tomo_II/suppdocs/baselegal/043/62-1969.pdf |title=Puerto Rico Military Code }}</ref> As the adjutant general he is also the senior military advisor to the [[Governor of Puerto Rico]] and oversees both State and Federal Missions of the [[Puerto Rico National Guard]]. He provides leadership and management in the implementation of all programs and policies affecting more than 10,500 citizen-soldiers and airmen, and civilian employees of the three components of the PR National Guard: [[Puerto Rico National Guard|Puerto Rico Army National Guard]], [[Puerto Rico Air National Guard]] and [[Puerto Rico State Guard]].<ref>[https://www.pr.ngb.army.mil/R&R/index.html Puerto Rico National Guard] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130215204711/https://www.pr.ngb.army.mil/R%26R/index.html |date=2013-02-15 }}</ref> It is the responsibility of the Adjutant General of the Commonwealth to share his reports with the [[U.S. Secretary of the Army|Secretary of the Army]] or the [[Secretary of the Air Force]].<ref>[http://law.onecle.com/uscode/32/314.html 32 USC 314 - Adjutants general]</ref>
-The Adjutant General has a Deputy Adjutant General, who is the principal advisor assisting in the discharge of responsibilities in the areas of logistics, fiscal compliance, and personnel administration.<ref>[http://www.ng.mil/ngbGomo/library/bio/1421.htm Deputy Adjutant General]</ref>
+The Adjutant General has a deputy adjutant general, who is the principal advisor assisting in the discharge of responsibilities in the areas of logistics, fiscal compliance, and personnel administration.<ref>[http://www.ng.mil/ngbGomo/library/bio/1421.htm Deputy Adjutant General]</ref>
 ==History==
-In 1906, a group of Puerto Ricans met with the United States appointed Governor of Puerto Rico [[Beekman Winthrop]], and suggested the organization of a Puerto Rican National Guard. The petition failed because the [[United States Constitution|U.S. Constitution]] prohibits the formation of any armed force within the United States and its territories without the authorization of Congress.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/arng-pr.htm |title=Puerto Rico National Guard |access-date=January 29, 2013|date=May 23, 2005 |publisher=Globalsecurity.org }}</ref>
+In 1906, a group of Puerto Ricans met with the United States-appointed Governor of Puerto Rico [[Beekman Winthrop]], and suggested the organization of a Puerto Rican National Guard. The petition failed because the [[United States Constitution|U.S. Constitution]] prohibits the formation of any armed force within the United States and its territories without the authorization of Congress.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/arng-pr.htm |title=Puerto Rico National Guard |access-date=January 29, 2013|date=May 23, 2005 |publisher=Globalsecurity.org }}</ref>
 Puerto Ricans served in the "Porto Rico Regiment" (later renamed [[65th Infantry Regiment (United States)|65th Infantry Regiment]]) as part of the regular [[United States Army]] during [[Puerto Ricans in World War I|World War I]], many of which received their military training at [[Camp Las Casas]] in [[Santurce, Puerto Rico|Santurce]] a sector of [[San Juan, Puerto Rico]]. [[Luis R. Esteves]], the first Puerto Rican to graduate from the [[United States Military Academy]], helped organize the 23rd Battalion, which would be composed of Puerto Ricans and be stationed in [[Panama]] during World War I.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bellsouthpwp.net/r/u/ruiz_b/LuisRaulEsteves/Luis_Raul_Esteves.htm|title=Major General Luis Raúl Esteves Völckers|access-date=January 29, 2013|author=Bruce C. Ruiz|date=November 1, 2002|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100127022626/http://bellsouthpwp.net/r/u/ruiz_b/LuisRaulEsteves/luis_raul_esteves.htm|archive-date=January 27, 2010}}</ref>
-It became apparent to Esteves that Puerto Rico was in need of a National Guard. Esteves and various officers took up the matter with then U.S. appointed governor of Puerto Rico [[Arthur Yager]] after the war. Esteves' efforts were successful and with the approval of the Governor and the Insular Legislature, the Puerto Rican National Guard was organized in 1919.<ref name="AG"/>
+It became apparent to Esteves that Puerto Rico needed a National Guard. After the war, esteves and various officers took up the matter with then U.S.-appointed governor of Puerto Rico [[Arthur Yager]]. Esteves' efforts were successful and with the approval of the Governor and the Insular Legislature, the Puerto Rican National Guard was organized in 1919.<ref name="AG"/>
-In 1919, Governor Yager named Major John A. Wilson (U.S. Army) the first Adjutant of Puerto Rico. The [[Adjutant]] is a military rank or appointment. The position did not require that Wilson hold the rank of general. The appointment of the Adjutant of Puerto Rico was the responsibility of the Governor. As such, he assisted the Governor in military matters.<ref name="AG">[http://www.ng.mil/ngbGomo/library/bio/815.htm BRIGADIER GENERAL (PR) Antonio J. Vicens-Gonzalez] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100504170454/http://www.ng.mil/ngbgomo/library/bio/815.htm |date=2010-05-04 }}</ref> Major Wilson served as Adjutant of Puerto Rico until his death in 1938.
+In 1919, Governor Yager named Major John A. Wilson (U.S. Army) the first adjutant of Puerto Rico. The [[Adjutant]] is a military rank or appointment. The position did not require that Wilson hold the rank of general. The appointment of the Adjutant of Puerto Rico was the responsibility of the Governor. As such, he assisted the Governor in military matters.<ref name="AG">[http://www.ng.mil/ngbGomo/library/bio/815.htm BRIGADIER GENERAL (PR) Antonio J. Vicens-Gonzalez] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100504170454/http://www.ng.mil/ngbgomo/library/bio/815.htm |date=2010-05-04 }}</ref> Major Wilson served as Adjutant of Puerto Rico until he died in 1938.
-Major General Luis Raul Esteves, was the first Commanding Officer of the Puerto Rico National Guard, and in 1938, became the first "Adjutant General", a position which he held until his retirement on June 30, 1957. As Adjutant General he was the Governor's senior military adviser and oversaw both state and federal missions of the Puerto Rico National Guard.<ref name="AG"/>
+Major General Luis Raul Esteves was the first commanding officer of the Puerto Rico National Guard, and in 1938, became the first "Adjutant General", a position he held until his retirement on June 30, 1957. As adjutant general, he was the Governor's senior military adviser and oversaw both state and federal missions of the Puerto Rico National Guard.<ref name="AG"/>
 ===Adjutant General appointments: 2015 - present===
 In July 2015, Puerto Rico Governor Alejandro Garcia Padilla named Colonel Martha Carcana Adjutant General of the Puerto Rican National Guard. She is the first Puerto Rican woman to be named as such.<ref>[http://www.primerahora.com/noticias/gobierno-politica/nota/designannuevamenteamarthacarcanaparadirigirlaguardianacional-1096456/ Designan nuevamente a Martha Carcana para dirigir la Guardia Nacional]</ref>
-In January 2017, Brigadier General [[Isabelo Rivera]] was named Adjutant General by Governor [[Ricardo Rosselló]].<ref>[https://www.elnuevodia.com/noticias/politica/nota/rossellonombraalayudantegeneraldelaguardianacional-2282956/ Rosselló nombra al ayudante general de la Guardia Nacional]</ref>
+In January 2017, Brigadier General [[Isabelo Rivera]] was named adjutant general by Governor [[Ricardo Rosselló]].<ref>[https://www.elnuevodia.com/noticias/politica/nota/rossellonombraalayudantegeneraldelaguardianacional-2282956/ Rosselló nombra al ayudante general de la Guardia Nacional]</ref>
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 *[[Puerto Rico National Guard]]
 ** [[Puerto Rico Army National Guard]]
-***[[92nd Maneuver Enhancement Brigade (United States)|92nd Maneuver Enhancement Brigade]]
+***[[92nd Military Police Brigade (United States)|92nd Military Police Brigade]]
 ***[[101st Troop Command]]
 ***[[191st Regional Support Group]]
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 * 1965{{ndash}}1968: [[Salvador T. Roig]]<ref name="MHPR"/>{{efn|name=roid-and-chardon-rank|The rank of major general held by Roig and Chardón were only recognized as such by the Puerto Rico National Guard but not by the regular United States Army.}}
 * 1969{{ndash}}1972: [[Alberto A. Pico|Alberto A. Picó]]<ref name="MHPR"/>
-* 1973{{ndash}}1975: [[Carlos Fernando Chardón]]<ref>[http://dir.groups.yahoo.com/group/republicanopr/message/991?var=1&p=1 Fernando Chardón] {{webarchive|url=https://archive.is/20130217023446/http://dir.groups.yahoo.com/group/republicanopr/message/991?var=1&p=1 |date=2013-02-17 }}</ref>{{efn|name=roid-and-chardon-rank}}
+* 1973{{ndash}}1975: [[Carlos Fernando Chardón]]<ref>[http://dir.groups.yahoo.com/group/republicanopr/message/991?var=1&p=1 Fernando Chardón] {{webarchive|url=https://archive.today/20130217023446/http://dir.groups.yahoo.com/group/republicanopr/message/991?var=1&p=1 |date=2013-02-17 }}</ref>{{efn|name=roid-and-chardon-rank}}
 * 1975{{ndash}}1977: [[Salvador M. Padilla Escabi]]<ref>[https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=757&dat=19760802&id=mOFHAAAAIBAJ&sjid=wq0DAAAAIBAJ&pg=4036,15851 Virgin Island News]</ref>
 * 1977{{ndash}}1983: [[Orlando Llenza]]<ref name="PRH">[http://www.puertorico-herald.org/issues/2002/vol6n31/ProfileLlenza-en.html Puerto Rico Herald - Profile: Orlando Llenza]</ref>
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   | access-date=2006-04-29
 }}</ref>
-* 2013{{ndash}}2014: [[Juan José Medina Lamela|Juan José Medina]]<ref>http://www.elnuevodia.com/juanjosemedinaalmandodelaguardianacional-1556169.html</ref>
+* 2013{{ndash}}2014: [[Juan José Medina Lamela|Juan José Medina]]<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.elnuevodia.com/juanjosemedinaalmandodelaguardianacional-1556169.html |title=Home - el Nuevo Día |access-date=2014-02-26 |archive-date=2014-03-09 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140309015404/http://www.elnuevodia.com/juanjosemedinaalmandodelaguardianacional-1556169.html |url-status=dead }}</ref>
 * 2015{{ndash}}2017: [[Marta Carcana]] (note: Carcana held the position since 2014 unofficially, however in 2015 she was officially named Adjutant General)
 * 2017{{ndash}}2019: [[Isabelo Rivera]]
-* 2019{{ndash}}present: [[José J. Reyes]]<ref>[https://www.nationalguard.mil/portals/31/Features/ngbgomo/bio/3/3252.html National Guard]</ref>
+* 2019{{ndash}}2023: [[José J. Reyes]]<ref>[https://www.nationalguard.mil/portals/31/Features/ngbgomo/bio/3/3252.html National Guard]</ref>
+* 2023{{ndash}}present: [[Miguel A. Méndez]]<ref>[https://www.dvidshub.net/news/453935/puerto-rico-national-guard-youth-program-develops-future-leaders Puerto Rico National Guard Youth Program Develops Future Leaders]</ref>
 }}
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 <gallery>
 File:Esteves.jpg|[[Luis R. Esteves|Major General Luis R. Esteves]]
-File:Juan Cordero 72.jpg|[[Juan César Cordero Dávila|Mayor General Juan César Cordero Davila]]
+File:Juan Cordero 72.jpg|[[Juan César Cordero Dávila|Major General Juan César Cordero Davila]]
+File:Salvador T. Roig.jpg|[[Salvador T. Roig|Brigadier General Salvador T. Roig]]
+File:Orlando Llenza.jpg|[[Orlando Llenza|Major General Orlando Llenza]]
+File:Luis E. González Vales.jpg|[[Luis González Vales|Mayor General Luis González Vales]]
 File:Major General Miranda Marin.jpg|[[William Miranda Marín|Major General William Miranda Marín]]
 File:Emilio Diaz Colon.JPG|[[Emilio Díaz Colón|Major General Emilio Díaz Colón]]
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 File:Army Brig. Gen. Antonio J. Vincens.jpg|[[Antonio J. Vicens|Major General Antonio J. Vicens]]
 File:Juan-jose-medina-lamela-brigadier-general-puerto-rico-national-guard.jpg|[[Juan José Medina Lamela|Brigadier General Juan J. Medina]]
-File:Marta Carcana (2).jpg|[[Marta Carcana|Brigadier General Marta Carcana]]
+File:Marta Carcana (2).jpg|[[Marta Carcana|Major General Marta Carcana]]
 File:Isabelo Rivera Negrón.jpg|[[Isabelo Rivera|Brigadier General Isabelo Rivera Negrón]]
 File:José J. Reyes (2).jpg|[[José J. Reyes|Major General José J. Reyes]]
+File:Miguel A. Mendez (2).jpg|[[Miguel A. Mendez|Major General Miguel A. Mendez]]
 </gallery>
 ==See also==
-{{Portal|Puerto Rico|Puerto Rico/Did you know-Puerto Rico?}}
+{{Portal|Puerto Rico}}
 *[[Military history of Puerto Rico]]
 *[[List of Puerto Rican military personnel]]
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 [[Category:Puerto Rico Commission on Safety and Public Protection]]
-[[Category:Puerto Rico National Guard]]
+[[Category:Puerto Rico National Guard|Adjutant General]]
 [[Category:Adjutants general of the National Guard of the United States]]
+[[Category:1938 establishments in Puerto Rico]]

v t e Puerto Rico National Guard
Puerto Rico Air National Guard	140th Air Defense Squadron 141st Air Control Squadron 156th Airlift Wing 198th Airlift Squadron
Puerto Rico Army National Guard	92nd Maneuver Enhancement Brigade (92nd MEB) 101st Troop Command 191st Regional Support Group
Puerto Rico State Guard	1st Air Base Group
Installations	Camp Santiago Fort Allen Fort Buchanan Henry Barracks, Puerto Rico Muñiz Air National Guard Base Punta Borinquen Radar Station Punta Salinas Air National Guard Station
Key posts	Adjutant General Governor of Puerto Rico
Key people	Pedro Pierluisi José J. Reyes
Defunct	295th Infantry Regiment 296th Infantry Regiment
Museums	Puerto Rico National Guard Military Museum Puerto Rico National Guard Museum