New Mexico National Guard Hall of Honor

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The NMNG Hall of Honor was founded to honor Soldiers and Airmen, living or deceased, who have served in the New Mexico National Guard or its predecessor - the New Mexico Militia - with records of extraordinary service to our communities, state and nation

Lt. Gen. Edward D. Baca - NMNG Hall of Honor Inaugural Class of 2019The New Mexico National Guard takes great pleasure i...
07/13/2022

Lt. Gen. Edward D. Baca - NMNG Hall of Honor
Inaugural Class of 2019

The New Mexico National Guard takes great pleasure in inducting Lieutenant General Edward D. Baca
into the New Mexico National Guard Hall of Honor
for outstanding service to the United States, the citizens of New Mexico, his community and the New Mexico National Guard from 1956 to 1998.

Edward D. Baca was sworn into his hometown unit of Battery C, 726th Anti-Aircraft Artillery, New Mexico National Guard on November 19, 1956. He graduated from Officer Candidate School on July 20, 1962 and served as platoon leader of the 3631st Maintenance Company.

He applied for an overseas active duty slot and was deployed to Vietnam. Upon his release from active duty, he returned to New Mexico to command the 3631st on February 22, 1966.

He advanced through the ranks in a series of command and staff assignments. He was appointed as Adjutant General of New Mexico on January 4, 1983 and served in that role for over 11 years.

Baca was instrumental in helping modernize the New Mexico National Guard and the National Guard nationwide, including the deployment in New Mexico of the Army’s only Roland Air Defense Battalion along with Chaparral and Hawk Missile Battalions.

He initiated the New Mexico National Guard’s Drug Demand Reduction Program to assist partner law enforcement agencies fight the war on drugs and help prevent children from using drugs. The effectiveness of the program was praised by the National Guard Bureau and was used as a pilot program for the rest of the nation.

He made it his priority to recognize Bataan Veterans and tell their story of their courageous service. He further promised Bataan Veterans that the New Mexico National Guard would continue the annual Bataan Commemoration Ceremony and never forget their sacrifice.

On October 1, 1994 he was promoted to Lieutenant General and appointed by President Bill Clinton to Chief of the National Guard Bureau, the first Hispanic so honored. He fought hard and was successful in protecting the National Guard’s role and contributions to national security. He retired as Chief of the National Guard Bureau on July 31, 1998.

He founded “The Baca Team LLC”, an interactive leadership training and consulting business that teaches his many clients valuable leadership practices.

Lt. Col. Charles de Bremond - NMNG Hall of Honor Inaugural Class of 2019The New Mexico National Guard takes great pleasu...
06/29/2022

Lt. Col. Charles de Bremond - NMNG Hall of Honor Inaugural Class of 2019

The New Mexico National Guard takes great pleasure in inducting Lieutenant Colonel Charles Marie de Bremond into the New Mexico National Guard Hall of Honor for outstanding service to the United States, the citizens of New Mexico, his community and the New Mexico National Guard from 1891 to 1919.

Charles de Bremond was a New Mexico Citizen Soldier who resided in Roswell and was constantly involved in improving his community. He joined several civic, fraternal, agricultural, livestock, horticultural and veteran organizations. As a farm and ranch innovator and entrepreneur, his bounty from his farm was sold across the country, including over 10,000 head of sheep and 85,000 pounds of wool. Fruit from his farm was recognized at the 1904 St. Louis Exposition. His prized Percheron draft mares were highly sought after and became part of the early legacy of Battery A, 1st New Mexico Field Artillery.

When Battery A was being formed in 1910, de Bremond answered the call. He was one of the unit’s most influential commanders and his name became synonymous with Battery A. It was under his leadership and iron discipline that Battery A was federalized in 1916 and again in 1917, both times under the command of General John J. “Black Jack” Pershing, initially serving on the Mexican Border as part of the Punitive Expedition.

Battery A would deploy and make a name for itself on the French Front during World War I. The “New Mexico Battery” fought at Chateau-Thierry, St. Mihiel and the Argonne Forest. Battery A was commended personally by Pershing, commander of the American Expeditionary Forces. The unit’s four guns fired more than 14,000 rounds in combat, surpassing all other U.S. heavy artillery units and was recognized throughout the U.S. Army.

He was quickly promoted from battery commander to battalion commander, and for a short time, regimental commander. His wealth of artillery experience from the battlefield earned him a return to the United States to instruct a new division of artillerymen. The end of the war in 1918 brought him home where he continued to look out for America’s veterans by becoming an instrumental force in the formation of the American Legion. His death, due to an injury from mustard gas, prevented him from seeing the success of the American Legion.

Chief Master Sergeant William Joseph Compton - NMNG Hall of Honor Inaugural Class of 2019The New Mexico National Guard t...
06/29/2022

Chief Master Sergeant William Joseph Compton - NMNG Hall of Honor Inaugural Class of 2019

The New Mexico National Guard takes great pleasure in inducting Chief Master Sergeant William Joseph Compton into the New Mexico National Guard Hall of Honor for outstanding service to the United States, the citizens of New Mexico, his community and the New Mexico National Guard from 1966 to 2004.

William Joseph Compton deployed with the New Mexico Air National Guard’s 150th Fighter Group to Tuy Hoa, Republic of Vietnam. His work in aircraft maintenance under hostile conditions contributed greatly to the successful completion of the unit’s mission there. Upon returning home, Compton continued his service in the New Mexico Air National Guard as an expert maintainer, rising up the ranks to Chief Master Sergeant - the top enlisted rank of the New Mexico Air National Guard.

Many Airmen describe Compton as a generational Chief because of his investment in people, his investment in Airmen and his willingness to teach so that each Airmen who served under him understood not only their everyday role, but their role in the bigger picture, their role in the Air Force and their responsibilities to our community, state and country. His training and care of his Airmen touched many and live on for generations, serving as a model for young leaders to emulate.

His desire to help those around him brought him to serve on the boards of the Enlisted Association of the United States and the Chiefs Council where he was able to continue to look out for his fellow Guardsmen. “His hobby that took most of his time was helping others.”

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