PORTLAND, Ore. – Oregon Army National Guard Col. Philip R. DeMontigny was promoted to the rank of Brigadier General in the Oregon National Guard during a ceremony held in his honor at the W.D. Jackson Armory in Portland, Oregon, on October 19, 2025.

The Presiding Officer for the ceremony was Brig. Gen. Alan R. Gronewold, Adjutant General, Oregon, described a long list of DeMontigny’s accomplishments with family, friends, co-workers, and other guests in attendance.

“Phil, your promotion to Brigadier General represents the culmination of nearly three decades of exceptional service, but it also marks the beginning of new responsibilities and opportunities,” Gronewold said. “You have earned this rank through your dedication, your courage, and your unwavering commitment to those you lead.”

DeMontigny currently serves as the Assistant Adjutant General – Army for the Oregon National Guard and has served in the Active Duty Army, Army Reserves, and Army National Guard. He began his military career when he enlisted as an infantryman in March of 1996, assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment, 10th Mountain Division at Fort Drum, New York.

In his civilian career, DeMontigny retired in 2024 after 23 years serving with the Federal Bureau of Prisons. He now works as the Agency Risk and Emergency Manager for the Washington State Department of Enterprise Services.

Brig. Gen. DeMontigny’s military education culminated with a Master of Strategic Studies from the U.S. War College in 2019, and he currently resides in Olympia, Washington.

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251019-Z-CH590-1002: Brig. Gen. Alan R. Gronewold, the Adjutant General of Oregon (left) and Col. Philip R. DeMontigny right) stand for the playing of the National Anthem at the official promotion ceremony to Brigadier General for DeMontigny on October 19, 2025, held at the Jackson Armory in Portland, Oregon. DeMontigny currently serves as the Assistant Adjutant General – Army for the Oregon National Guard. (Army National Guard photo by John Hughel, Oregon Military Department Public Affairs)

251019-Z-CH590-1014: Oregon Army National Guard’s newly promoted Brig. Gen. Philip R. DeMontigny takes the oath of office, administered by Brig. Gen. Alan R. Gronewold, the Adjutant General of Oregon, during his promotion ceremony on October 19, 2025, at Jackson Armory in Portland, Oregon. DeMontigny was accompanied by his wife, Dr. Amanda Bielawski, for the oath of office, as he currently serves as the Assistant Adjutant General – Army for the Oregon National Guard. (Army National Guard photo by John Hughel, Oregon Military Department Public Affairs)

251019-Z-CH590-1019:Oregon Army National Guard Col. Philip R. DeMontigny is officially pinned to the rank of Brigadier General with the assistance of his son Alek and daughter Grace, and joined by his wife, Dr. Amanda Bielawski, during his official promotion ceremony held at the Jackson Armory in Portland, Oregon, on October 19, 2025. DeMontigny currently serves as the Assistant Adjutant General – Army for the Oregon National Guard. (Army National Guard photo by John Hughel, Oregon Military Department Public Affairs)

251019-Z-CH590-1082: Brig. Gen. Alan R. Gronewold, the Adjutant General of Oregon, delivers his remarks as the Presiding Officer for the newly promoted Brig. Gen. Philip R. DeMontigny during his promotion ceremony held at the Jackson Armory in Portland, Oregon, on October 19, 2025. DeMontigny currently serves as the Assistant Adjutant General – Army for the Oregon National Guard. (Army National Guard photo by John Hughel, Oregon Military Department Public Affairs)

251019-Z-CH590-1168: Newly Promoted Brig. Gen. Philip R. DeMontigny delivers his formal remarks for those in attendance at his promotion ceremony on October 19, 2025, at the Jackson Armory in Portland, Oregon. DeMontigny currently serves as the Assistant Adjutant General – Army for the Oregon National Guard. (Army National Guard photo by John Hughel, Oregon Military Department Public Affairs)