Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has appointed Colonel Steven B. Rice, Director of Staff for the Illinois Air National Guard, as the new Assistant Adjutant General – Air. Rice, from Morrison, Illinois, will be elevated to Brigadier General, serving as a key deputy to Major General Rodney Boyd, Adjutant General and National Guard Commander.
This leadership change follows the retirement of Major General Dan McDonough, who steps down after nearly 38 years of dedicated service. Rice brings extensive experience to the role and will play a central part in guiding the state’s Air National Guard operations moving forward.