Brigadier General (BG) Nate Carper is currently serving as the Deputy Adjutant General, advising the Adjutant General in all aspects of daily operational activities for the New Mexico Army National Guard.
BG Carper was born in Charleston, WV, to his parents Susan and Tommy Carper. BG Carper holds a high school diploma from Calhoun County HS, an Associate Degree from New Mexico Military Institute, a Bachelor’s from New Mexico State University, and a Master’s in Strategic Studies from the U.S. Army War College. Since joining the New Mexico Army National Guard in 1997, he has served in various leadership roles, including Avenger Platoon Leader, Battery Executive Officer, and Battery Commander. He was the last Air Defense Commander for New Mexico, overseeing air defense operations in Washington, DC. He also commanded Charlie Company, 1st Bn 515th RTI, and served as Executive Officer for the Warrior Transition Course.
BG Carper’s deployments include Guantanamo Bay, where he served as Officer in Charge of the Detention Operations Center, and Kosovo, where he was Brigade S3 for Multi-National Battle Group East. He later commanded the 111th Sustainment Brigade and led the Joint Task Force during the Guard’s COVID-19 response. He also served as G5 StrategicPlanner and Chief of Staff for the NMARNG…