Paul E. Knapp
BornAntigo, Wisconsin
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchWisconsin Air National Guard
Rank Major general
Commands heldAdjutant General of the Wisconsin National Guard
Awards Legion of Merit
Distinguished Flying Cross (3)
Meritorious Service Medal (4) Air Medal (6)
Spouse(s)Dr. Renee Knapp
ChildrenTwo

Paul E. Knapp is a major general in the Wisconsin Air National Guard. He is currently serving as the adjutant general of the Wisconsin National Guard.[1]

Career

Maj. Gen. Knapp commissioned into the Air Force in 1992 as a graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy. He started on active duty as a Special Agent for the Air Force Office of Special Investigations. He then attended navigator training at Randolph AFB, Texas, and Pensacola Naval Air Station, Florida. After completing training, Knapp served two operational tours as an F-15E Strike Eagle weapon systems officer and one as an air liaison officer to the U.S. Army in South Korea. In August 2003 Knapp separated from active duty and joined the 95th Airlift Squadron of the 440th Airlift Wing, General Mitchell Air Reserve Station, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, flying the C-130H Hercules. He maintained various positions there until 2008. In February 2019, Knapp became the Mobilization Assistant to the Commander of Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico. There he directed the Air Force's nuclear modernization, acquisition and sustainment programs with more than 1,300 personnel at 18 locations worldwide.[2][3]

On March 5, 2020, Knapp was appointed Adjutant General of the Wisconsin National Guard by Governor Tony Evers. The position has a five-year term and a promotion to major general.[4] Knapp took the command from Brig. Gen. Joane Mathews and Brig. Gen. Gary L. Ebben who both took turns serving as interim adjutants general since the dismissal of former state adjutant Maj. Gen. Donald P. Dunbar by Governor Evers.[5] On November 18, 2020, Knapp was nominated for federal recognition and United States Senate confirmation of his promotion to major general. On December 14, 2020, his promotion was confirmed by voice vote of the full Senate.[6]

Knapp has served as an instructor, evaluator, flight commander, squadron commander, deputy operations group commander and vice wing commander. He has 681 combat hours, more than 262 combat sorties supporting operations Allied Force, Northern Watch, Southern Watch, Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom and Joint Task Force Horn of Africa.[2] Flying in 21 different aircraft, Knapp has over 3,000 flying hours.

Education

Personal life

Knapp is a native of Antigo, Wisconsin. He currently resides in Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin, with his wife, Dr. Renee Knapp and their two children.[7]

Awards and badges

Source:[2]
US Air Force Command Pilot Badge
Parachutist Badge
Width-44 crimson ribbon with a pair of width-2 white stripes on the edges Legion of Merit
Bronze oak leaf cluster
Bronze oak leaf cluster
 Distinguished Flying Cross with two oak leaf clusters
Bronze oak leaf cluster
Bronze oak leaf cluster
Bronze oak leaf cluster
 Meritorious Service Medal with three oak leaf clusters
Silver oak leaf cluster
 Air Medal with silver oak leaf cluster
Bronze oak leaf cluster
 Aerial Achievement Medal with oak leaf cluster
Bronze oak leaf cluster
 Air Force Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster
Air Force Combat Action Medal
Gallant Unit Citation
V
Silver oak leaf cluster
 Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Valor device and silver oak leaf cluster
Bronze oak leaf cluster
Bronze oak leaf cluster
Bronze oak leaf cluster
 Combat Readiness Medal with three oak leaf clusters
Bronze star
 National Defense Service Medal with bronze star
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
Bronze star
 Afghanistan Campaign Medal with bronze star
Bronze star
 Iraq Campaign Medal with bronze star
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Korean Defense Service Medal
Humanitarian Service Medal
Nuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal

Dates of rank

Knapp commissioned into the Air Force in 1992. His current rank is major general in the Wisconsin National Guard.[2]

InsigniaRankDate
Second LieutenantMay 27, 1992
First LieutenantMay 27, 1994
CaptainMay 27, 1996
MajorDec. 1, 2002
Lieutenant ColonelAug. 2, 2007
ColonelJune 2, 2012
Brigadier GeneralDec. 12, 2018
Major GeneralMar. 5, 2020

References

  1. ↑ "Major General Paul E. Knapp". Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs. Retrieved 25 April 2020.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "BRIGADIER GENERAL PAUL E. KNAPP". U.S. Air Force. U.S. Department of Defense. Retrieved 25 April 2020. Public Domain This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
  3. ↑ "Antigo native named as head of Wisconsin National Guard". NBC15.com. Retrieved 25 April 2020.
  4. ↑ Bauer, Scott (24 February 2020). "Governor picks Air Force one-star to lead Wisconsin National Guard". Air Force Times. Retrieved 25 April 2020.
  5. ↑ "PAUL KNAPP PROMOTED TO MAJOR GENERAL WHEN SWORN IN AS COMMANDER OF WISCONSIN NATIONAL GUARD". Milwaukee Independent. 8 March 2020. Retrieved 25 April 2020.
  6. ↑ "PN2337 – Air Force". U.S. Congress. 14 December 2020. Retrieved 15 December 2020.
  7. ↑ "Gov. Evers Appoints Brigadier General Paul Knapp to Lead the Wisconsin National Guard". Wisconsin.Gov. Retrieved 25 April 2020.
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