CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) congratulated Harrison B. “H.B.” Gilliam of Huntington, West Virginia on his promotion to Brigadier General in the West Virginia National Guard today. General Gilliam’s promotion ceremony took place in Charleston this afternoon.
“H.B.’s service has earned him the respect of government officials, military superiors, fellow officers and, most importantly, his soldiers. He has all the qualities of a good general and is a brave veteran who understands the experience of our nation’s service members, both here at home and on the battlefield. I wish him all the best in his new assignment,” said Senator Capito.
General Gilliam has served in many roles since joining the U.S. Army in 1987 and the West Virginia National Guard (WVNG) in 1992, including Special Operations Task Force Commander for Regional Command in Afghanistan, WVNG Operations Officer, Commander of the Special Operations Detachment (Europe) and WVNG Director of Joint Staff.
General Gilliam’s deployments include Haiti, Iraq and Afghanistan. He has been awarded two Bronze Star Medals, the Meritorious Service Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, the Combat Infantryman Badge and the Master Parachutist Badge.
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