Maj. Gen. (SD) Mark Morrell, The Adjutant General of the South Dakota National Guard, administers the oath of office to Brig. Gen. Manuel Colón-DeJesús, chief of staff for Air at Joint Force Headquarters, South Dakota National Guard, during an official pinning ceremony at Joe Foss Field, South Dakota Sept. 7, 2025. The ceremony marked Colón-DeJesús’ promotion to brigadier general and recognized his continued service as the Chief of Staff for the South Dakota Air National Guard. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Taylor Solberg)