we know joseph lengyel will be this force with 60, clarity, full confidence and trust, general josephd women of the national guard, thank you for everything you do and for always remaining, always ready, always there. [applause] >> thank you, secretary carter. frank grass asked that his decoration be presented during the retirement ceremony later this month. will frank grass diminish will joseph lengyel join ash carter in front of the flag for the presentation of the distinguished service medal for his term as vice chief of the national guard bureau. please stand. lieutenant general joseph lengyel, united states air force, distinguished himself by distinguished service as vice chief national guard bureau from august 2012 to august 2016. the decisive leadership, superior professional skills and efforts of general joseph lengyel were instrumental in improving national guard engagements around the world. despite significant physical challenges and reduce resources general joseph lengyel insured the national guard remained a operational national force of the united states premier first re

attention to order, by order of secretary of the air force and direction of the president, joseph lengyelon the third day of august, 2016. [applause] >> thank you, secretary carter. ladies and gentlemen, please be general lengyel's wife, father and former pow lauren lengyel will now pin the pin of general. [laughter] [applause] >> ladies and gentlemen, please stand as general lengyel and mrs. lengyel to administer the oath of office. [inaudible conversations] >> i, state your name. >> i joseph lengyel having been appointed as general of the united states air force do solemnly swear that i will support and defend the constitution of the united states against all enemy, foreign and domestic, that ii will bear true faith and and allegiance to the same, that i take this obligation freely, without mental reservation, or purpose of evasion. and then i will will and faithfully zis charge the duties of the office upon i'm about to enter so help me god. [applause] >> thank you, mrs. lengyel. [applause] >> general grass and senior listed adviser to the chief bureau, chief national surgeon mitchell

lieutenant general joseph l. lengyelshed himself as vice chief of national guard bureau from august 2012 to august 2016. decisive leadership, superior professional skills, and ceaseless efforts were instrumental in improving the national guard's engagement around the world. despite fiscal challenges and reduced resources, the general insured the national guard became a company operational force and the united states' premiere first responders. as the first three-star vice chief of the national bureau, he collaborated with national defense partners, state governors, and for detailing -- and foreign military leaders allowing the national guard to serve. his extraordinary service and pursuit of excellence insured the national guard was well-positioned for future challenges. they distinguished accomplishments reflect on himself, the united states air force, and the department of defense. [applause] >> secretary carter will now promote lieutenant general len gyel two general. he is extended federal recognition and appointed a

lieutenant general joseph l. lengyeluished himself as vice chief of national guard bureau from august 2012 to august 2016. the decisive leadership, superior professional skills, and ceaseless efforts were instrumental in improving the national guard's engagement around the world. despite significant fiscal challenges and reduced resources, the general insured the national guard remained a competent, capable operational force and the united states' premiere first responders. as the first three-star vice chief of the national bureau, he collaborated with national defense partners, state governors, and foreign military the nationalling guard to effectively serve our nation during this critical time. his extraordinary service and pursuit of excellence ensured the national guard was well-positioned for future challenges. the distinguished compliments of the general reflect on himself, the united states air force, and the department of defense. [applause] >> secretary carter will now promote lieutenant general lengyel to gener