Myles Deering

Myles Lynn Deering
Major General Myles Deering, USA Adjutant General, State of Oklahoma
Born	1953 (age 63–64)
Allegiance	United States
Service/branch	Army National Guard
Years of service	1971–2015
Rank	Major General
Commands held	Oklahoma National Guard 45th Infantry Brigade
Awards	Legion of Merit Bronze Star

Myles Lynn Deering (born 1953) is a retired Army National Guard Major General who served as the Adjutant General of Oklahoma. General Deering was appointed by Governor of Oklahoma Brad Henry in 2009 following the promotion of Harry M. Wyatt III to the position of Director, Air National Guard. On December 10, 2010, Governor-elect Mary Fallin announced that she would retain General Deering in his position as Adjutant General.

As Adjutant General, General Deering is the highest-ranking member of the Oklahoma National Guard. He is responsible for managing the affairs of the Oklahoma Military Department and for advising the Governor, who is the Commander-in-Chief of the Guard. Additionally, Governor Henry and Governor Fallin both appointed General Deering to serve as the Secretary of the Military in the Governor's Cabinet.

Myles Deering enlisted in the United States Army Reserve in October 1971. In 1974, he transferred into the Texas Army National Guard and entered the Officer Candidate School program. He received his commission as a second lieutenant in 1976 in the 36th Infantry Brigade. Lieutenant Deering then transferred to the Oklahoma Army National Guard's 45th Infantry Brigade in 1977. In March 1980 he was promoted to the rank of Captain and assumed command of the Combat Support Company, 1st Battalion, 180th Infantry Regiment. By December 1981, Captain Deering was assigned to the 45th Infantry Brigade's headquarters where he served as an intelligence assistant. In 1983, Deering became the commander of Company C, 1st Battalion, 180th Infantry Regiment based in Holdenville, Oklahoma.