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AUGUSTA — Brig. Gen. Douglas A. Farnham presided over the promotion of Col. Eric W. Lind to the rank of brigadier general and appointed him the assistant adjutant general for the Maine Air National Guard during a ceremony at Le Club Calumet Dec. 1.
The assistant adjutant general for the Air National Guard is the primary adviser to the adjutant general for all Air National Guard units in Maine and ensures the combat readiness and mission capability of an Air Refueling Wing and two geographically separated units, according to a news release from the Air National Guard.
“Today is a proud day for Eric Lind, who has risen through the enlisted and officer ranks, as he is promoted to brigadier general,” Farnham said. “It is a proud day for his family who have supported him through the entire journey. It is also a proud day for the Maine Air National Guard, as we trust Gen. Lind will provide the leadership necessary to meet future challenges.”
Lind is an Augusta native, who enlisted in the in the Air Force in 1980, and has served in both the Maine Army and Air National Guard. He earned his Air Force officer commission through the Academy of Military Science in 1991. He holds a bachelor of science in business management degree from the University of Maine in Augusta. His military education includes Squadron Officer School, Air Command and Staff College and the Air War College.
Lind’s most recent military assignments include human resources officer for the Maine National Guard and the director of staff for the Maine Air National Guard.
Lind is a committed volunteer, serving in numerous organizations within the Augusta community. He is a board member at the Kennebec Valley United Way and the Augusta Food Bank. Most recently, Lind was elected to serve on the Augusta City Council, starting in January.
“I am thankful to our adjutant general, Gen. Doug Farnham, for this opportunity,” said Lind. “He is great to work with, a terrific leader and a person of character.”
Lind was surrounded by friends, family and military colleagues both past and present at the ceremony.
“I am grateful for my family and the support they have provided me over the years,” he said. “There are no words to describe the love and respect I have for my wife and family.”
PHOTO: Brig. Gen. Douglas Farnham, adjutant general pf the Maine National Guard, pins the brigadier general rank on Eric Lind, Maine assistant adjutant general for the Air National Guard Dec. 1, as Lind’s wife, Sandra, looks on. (Submitted photo)
