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'''Glenn K. Rieth''' (born November 27, 1957; [[Livingston, New Jersey]]<ref>[http://www.nj.gov/military/news/archive2002/5march02confirmation.html Colonel Glenn Rieth Confirmed As The Adjutant General], ''MILITARY & VETERANS AFFAIRS'', March 5, 2002 - accessed June 14, 2009</ref>) was the [[Adjutant General]] of [[New Jersey]] and the commander of the [[New Jersey National Guard|New Jersey Army and Air National Guard]], which compose the [[New Jersey Department of Military Affairs]]. He was appointed Adjutant General in 2002 by Governor [[James E. McGreevey]] and confirmed by the [[New Jersey Senate]] on March 4, 2002. He held the post until resigning in December 2011, after he was observed having a physical relationship with a woman who works for him.<ref name="urlGlennRieth-NJ-AdjGResigningNYT">{{cite news
|url=http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/02/nyregion/glenn-rieth-new-jersey-adjutant-general-said-to-be-resigning-in-sex-scandal.html?_r=0
|title=Glenn Rieth, New Jersey Adjutant General, Said to Be Resigning in Sex Scandal - NYTimes.com
|accessdate=2012-11-21
| work=The New York Times
|date=December 2, 2011
}}</ref>


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'''Glenn K. Rieth''' (born November 27, 1957; [[Livingston, New Jersey]]<ref>[http://www.nj.gov/military/news/archive2002/5march02confirmation.html Colonel Glenn Rieth Confirmed As The Adjutant General], ''MILITARY & VETERANS AFFAIRS'', March 5, 2002; accessed June 14, 2009</ref>) was the [[Adjutant General]] of [[New Jersey]] and the commander of the [[New Jersey National Guard|New Jersey Army and Air National Guard]], which compose the [[New Jersey Department of Military Affairs]]. He was appointed Adjutant General in 2002 by Governor [[James E. McGreevey]] and confirmed by the [[New Jersey Senate]] on March 4, 2002. He held the post until resigning in December 2011, after he was observed having a physical relationship with a woman who works for him.<ref name="urlGlennRieth-NJ-AdjGResigningNYT">{{cite news|url=http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/02/nyregion/glenn-rieth-new-jersey-adjutant-general-said-to-be-resigning-in-sex-scandal.html?_r=0|title=Glenn Rieth, New Jersey Adjutant General, Said to Be Resigning in Sex Scandal|accessdate=2012-11-21| work=The New York Times|date=December 2, 2011}}</ref>
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Major General Rieth earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from [[The Citadel (military college)|The Citadel]], where he was a Distinguished Military Graduate. General Rieth’s military service began in 1980. He received his commission as a Second Lieutenant through the Army [[Reserve Officer Training Corps]]. He earned his pilot’s wings at Fort Rucker, Alabama in July 1981. Prior to being appointed as Adjutant General of New Jersey, General Rieth was the Director of the State Army Aviation Office for the New Jersey Army National Guard.


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Rieth earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from [[The Citadel (military college)|The Citadel]], where he was a Distinguished Military Graduate. General Rieth’s military service began in 1980. He received his commission as a Second Lieutenant through the Army [[Reserve Officer Training Corps]]. He earned his pilot’s wings at Fort Rucker, Alabama in July 1981. Prior to being appointed as Adjutant General of New Jersey, General Rieth was the Director of the State Army Aviation Office for the New Jersey Army National Guard.
On January 3, 2006, Governor-elect [[Jon Corzine]] announced that he would re-appoint Major General Rieth to another term as Adjutant General in his administration.<ref name=Nomination>[http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/approved/20060103a.html Corzine Names Secretary of State and Military and Veterans Affairs Adjutant General], press release dated January 3, 2006.</ref>


On January 15, 2010, Governor-elect [[Chris Christie]] announced that he would re-appoint Major General Rieth for another term as Adjutant General. Both had been raised in Livingston and their families knew each other. Major General Rieth has served under both Democratic and Republican governors spanning the administrations of Jim McGreevey, [[Richard Codey]], Jon Corzine, and Chris Christie.<ref name="urlGlennRieth-NJ-AdjGResigningNYT"/>
On January 3, 2006, Governor-elect [[Jon Corzine]] announced he would re-appoint Major General Rieth to another term as Adjutant General in his administration.<ref name=Nomination>[http://www.state.nj.us/governor/news/news/approved/20060103a.html Corzine Names Secretary of State and Military and Veterans Affairs Adjutant General], press release dated January 3, 2006.</ref>


On January 15, 2010, Governor-elect [[Chris Christie]] announced he would re-appoint Major General Rieth for another term as Adjutant General. Both had been raised in Livingston and their families knew each other. Major General Rieth has served under both Democratic and Republican governors spanning the administrations of Jim McGreevey, [[Richard Codey]], Jon Corzine, and Chris Christie.<ref name="urlGlennRieth-NJ-AdjGResigningNYT"/>
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On December 1, 2011, Reith resigned, effective on the 15th, after having an affair with a female co-worker, a government official said.<ref name=AP>{{cite news|last=DeFalco|first=Beth|title=AP: NJ Guard chief to quit over conduct with aide|url=http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jWwWrEE-GhzLGYRKYIpU6B7w4NSA?docId=5aaf85b13b484a18a48cf386cc0eacec|accessdate=1 December 2011|newspaper=Associated Press|date=1 December 2011}}</ref><ref name="urlGlennRieth-NJ-AdjGResigningNYT"/>


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On December 1, 2011, Reith resigned, effective December 15, 2011, after having had an affair with a female co-worker, a government official said.<ref name=AP>{{cite news|last=DeFalco|first=Beth|title=AP: NJ Guard chief to quit over conduct with aide|url=http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jWwWrEE-GhzLGYRKYIpU6B7w4NSA?docId=5aaf85b13b484a18a48cf386cc0eacec|accessdate=December 1, 2011|newspaper=Associated Press|date=December 1, 2011}}</ref><ref name="urlGlennRieth-NJ-AdjGResigningNYT"/> Rieth's last-known residence was in [[Ewing Township, New Jersey]].<ref name=Nomination/>
Rieth is a resident of [[Ewing Township, New Jersey]].<ref name=Nomination/>


== Education ==
==Education==
* 1980 [[Bachelor of Arts]] in Business Administration, [[The Citadel (military college)|The Citadel]], The Military College of South Carolina
* 1980 [[Bachelor of Arts]] in Business Administration, [[The Citadel (military college)|The Citadel]], The Military College of South Carolina
* 1980 Armor Officer Basic Course
* 1980 Armor Officer Basic Course
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* New Jersey [[Desert Storm]] Ribbon
* New Jersey [[Desert Storm]] Ribbon


== Effective Dates of Promotion ==
==Effective Dates of Promotion==
* [[Second Lieutenant]] May 17, 1980
* [[Second Lieutenant]], May 17, 1980
* [[First Lieutenant]] November 28, 1981
* [[First Lieutenant]], November 28, 1981
* [[Captain (United States)|Captain]] January 1, 1984
* [[Captain (United States)|Captain]], January 1, 1984
* [[Major]] September 28, 1988
* [[Major]], September 28, 1988
* [[Lieutenant Colonel]] November 18, 1993
* [[Lieutenant Colonel]], November 18, 1993
* [[Colonel]] February 17, 1999
* [[Colonel]], February 17, 1999
* [[Brigadier General]] November 19, 2002
* [[Brigadier General]], November 19, 2002
* [[Major General]] July 23, 2004
* [[Major General]], July 23, 2004


== References ==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
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== External links ==
==External links==
{{portal|Biography|Military}}
{{portal|Biography|Military}}
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*[http://www.state.nj.us/military/admin/tag.html Maj. Gen. Rieth Biography]
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Maj. Gen. Glenn K. Rieth

Glenn K. Rieth (born November 27, 1957; Livingston, New Jersey[1]) was the Adjutant General of New Jersey and the commander of the New Jersey Army and Air National Guard, which compose the New Jersey Department of Military Affairs. He was appointed Adjutant General in 2002 by Governor James E. McGreevey and confirmed by the New Jersey Senate on March 4, 2002. He held the post until resigning in December 2011, after he was observed having a physical relationship with a woman who works for him.[2]

Rieth earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from The Citadel, where he was a Distinguished Military Graduate. General Rieth’s military service began in 1980. He received his commission as a Second Lieutenant through the Army Reserve Officer Training Corps. He earned his pilot’s wings at Fort Rucker, Alabama in July 1981. Prior to being appointed as Adjutant General of New Jersey, General Rieth was the Director of the State Army Aviation Office for the New Jersey Army National Guard.

On January 3, 2006, Governor-elect Jon Corzine announced he would re-appoint Major General Rieth to another term as Adjutant General in his administration.[3]

On January 15, 2010, Governor-elect Chris Christie announced he would re-appoint Major General Rieth for another term as Adjutant General. Both had been raised in Livingston and their families knew each other. Major General Rieth has served under both Democratic and Republican governors spanning the administrations of Jim McGreevey, Richard Codey, Jon Corzine, and Chris Christie.[2]

On December 1, 2011, Reith resigned, effective December 15, 2011, after having had an affair with a female co-worker, a government official said.[4][2] Rieth's last-known residence was in Ewing Township, New Jersey.[3]

Education

Assignments

  • October 1980 - July 1981, United States Army Rotary and Fixed Wing Flight Schools, Fort Rucker, Alabama.
  • July 1981 - May 1984, Platoon Leader, Assistant S-3, Aero Recon (UH-1), Air Cavalry Troop, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Bliss, Texas.
  • June 1984 - June 1985, Commander, Aero Recon (UH-1), Air Cavalry Troop, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Bliss, Texas.
  • June 1985 - October 1987, Aviation Brigade Safety Officer and Flight Instructor, 50th Armored Division, Army Aviation Support Facility #1, Trenton-Mercer Airport, NJ.
  • November 1987 - February 1990, Operations Officer (S-3), 1st Battalion, 150th Aviation, Army Aviation Support Facility # 1, Trenton-Mercer Airport, NJ.
  • March 1990 - October 1992, Air Operations Officer, (G-3 Air), Headquarters 50th Armored Division, Somerset, NJ.
  • November 1992 - September 1995, Commander, 1st Battalion, 150th Aviation, Army Aviation Support Facility # 1, Trenton-Mercer Airport, NJ.
  • October 1995 - January 1999, Recruiting and Retention Commander, New Jersey Army National Guard, Fort Dix, NJ.
  • February 1999 - January 2002, Director, State Army Aviation Office, Army Aviation Support Facility # 1, Trenton-Mercer Airport, NJ.
  • March 2002 – December 2011, The Adjutant General of New Jersey, New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, Trenton, NJ.

Flight Information

  • Rating: Instructor Pilot, Pilot-in-Command
  • Master Army Aviator Badge
  • Flight Hours: Over 3,000
  • Aircraft Flown: AH-1, UH-1, T-42, U-8

Major Awards and Decorations

Effective Dates of Promotion

References

  1. ^ Colonel Glenn Rieth Confirmed As The Adjutant General, MILITARY & VETERANS AFFAIRS, March 5, 2002; accessed June 14, 2009
  2. ^ a b c "Glenn Rieth, New Jersey Adjutant General, Said to Be Resigning in Sex Scandal". The New York Times. December 2, 2011. Retrieved 2012-11-21.
  3. ^ a b Corzine Names Secretary of State and Military and Veterans Affairs Adjutant General, press release dated January 3, 2006.
  4. ^ DeFalco, Beth (December 1, 2011). "AP: NJ Guard chief to quit over conduct with aide". Associated Press. Retrieved December 1, 2011.

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