Major General Jessica Wright, The Adjutant General, has announced her
retirement from the Pennsylvania National Guard after 35 years of
distinguished and dedicated service. MG Wright has accepted a position at
the Pentagon as the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (Reserve Affairs)
for Manpower and Personnel.
MG Wright was named the 50th Adjutant General and Commander of the PNG in
February 2004. Throughout her career, she has served in a multitude of
positions within our formation and through her commitment as TAG, has
championed several major actions towards the betterment of the training,
equipping, manpower and quality of life for our Soldiers, Airmen and
Veterans. Though this is certainly a great loss for the Department of
Military & Veterans Affairs, the Reserve Component as a whole will benefit
from her service as a principal advisor on such critical issues as manpower
and personnel.
Major General Stephen Sischo, Deputy Adjutant General – Air, has been
selected to serve as Acting Adjutant General. The Transfer of Authority will
be effective 18 October 2010.
Maj Gen Sischo was appointed as the DAG-Air in October 2006 and has done a
tremendous job in leading our PA Air National Guardsmen. His vast military
experience and his 26 years of service make him the clear option to serve as
the Acting TAG. He has commanded two of our Wings and with his depth of
knowledge and devotion to the organization, he will continue to lead the PA
National Guard in an exceptional manner.