| José J. Reyes | |
| Birth Date: | 1963 |
| Birth Place: | Guaynabo, Puerto Rico |
| Branch: | Army National Guard |
| Serviceyears: | 1984–2023 |
| Commands: | 1st Battalion, 162nd Field Artillery Adjutant General of the Puerto Rico National Guard |
| Battles: | Iraq War |
José J. Reyes (born 1963) is the 22nd Puerto Rico Adjutant General, and the commanding officer of the Puerto Rico National Guard.
Reyes was born in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico and raised in Carolina, Puerto Rico. As a youth he actively participated in the Boy Scouts of America as a member of Troop 572, in his hometown of Carolina. He served as Staff in Guajataka Scout Reservation and was awarded the Vigil Honor of the Order of the Arrow as Secretary of Yokahu Lodge. Has a BBA in Accounting from the University of Puerto Rico and a MSS in Strategic Studies from the United States Army War College. Graduated from the United States Army Command and General Staff College.[1]
Reyes began his military career in 1984 as an active duty enlisted soldier in the United States Army. Commissioned as a 2LT in the active component on the United States Army in 1989. He took the Field Artillery Officer Basic Course at Fort Sill, Oklahoma and later served as Platoon Fire Direction Officer, Battery C, 4th Battalion, 1st Field Artillery, 5th Infantry Division at Fort Polk, Louisiana. Reyes began his career in the Puerto Rico National Guard in April 1994. He was appointed Adjutant General for the Puerto Rico National Guard on January 17, 2019, by Puerto Rico Governor Ricardo Rosselló.
Reyes was promoted to major general by Governor Rosselló on June 26, 2019. In June 2020, he was nominated for federal recognition of this promotion by President Donald Trump.[2]
| Legion of Merit (with 1 bronze oak leaf cluster) | ||
| Defense Meritorious Service Medal | ||
| Meritorious Service Medal (with 4 bronze oak leaf clusters) | ||
| Army Achievement Medal | ||
| Army Good Conduct Medal | ||
| Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal (with 1 Silver Oak Leaf Cluster) | ||
| National Defense Service Medal (with 1 bronze service star) | ||
| Iraq Campaign Medal (with 1 bronze service star) | ||
| Global War on Terrorism Service Medal | ||
| Humanitarian Service Medal (with 1 bronze service star) | ||
| Armed Forces Reserve Medal with gold Hourglass device, "M" device and bronze award numeral 3 | ||
| NCO Professional Development Ribbon | ||
| Army Service Ribbon | ||
| Army Overseas Service Ribbon | ||
| Army Superior Unit Award |
| Insignia | Rank | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Major general | June 26, 2019 | |
| Brigadier general | December 12, 2016 | |
| Colonel | March 1, 2012 | |
| Lieutenant colonel | December 7, 2006 | |
| Major | January 25, 2001 | |
| Captain | July 29, 1995 | |
| First lieutenant | July 30, 1991 | |
| Second lieutenant | June 12, 1989 | |