Governor Ned Lamont has reappointed Major General Francis J. Evon, Jr. to serve another four-year term as adjutant general of the Connecticut National Guard, a role he has held since July 2018.
Major General Evon brings over 40 years of military and leadership experience to the position, having previously served as an assistant adjutant general of the Connecticut Army National Guard and deputy commissioner of the Connecticut Military Department.
Governor Lamont praised Evon's continued service, saying, "Throughout the time I have had the opportunity to work with Major General Evon, I’ve continued to be impressed by his steadfast leadership, dependability, and his ability to inspire others to excel." He added that under Evon's guidance, the Guard "has remained committed to the residents of our state and our nation, always ready to accept the call to protect and serve."
Major General Evon emphasized the importance of the Guard's mission. "Our people remain at the heart of everything we do," he said, highlighting the "dual state and federal mission" that allows them to serve local communities while also being prepared for national calls. He thanked Governor Lamont for his support in strengthening "Connecticut’s Home Team."
Evon's distinguished career began in 1985 as an enlisted anti-tank crewman. He was commissioned in 1989 and commanded the 1st Battalion, 102nd Infantry in Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom. He holds degrees from the University of Connecticut and the U.S. Army War College, and currently presides over the Adjutants General Association of the United States.