Hartford, CT — On Sunday, June 2, 2024, we celebrated the illustrious career of United States Air Force Brig. Gen. Frank Detorie, the Connecticut National Guard‘s Chief of Staff – Air, as he prepares to retire after an impressive 36 years of military service.
Brig. Gen. Detorie’s journey in the military began with his graduation from the United States Air Force Academy in 1988. His career as an A-10 pilot saw him serve with distinction in the 23rd Fighter Wing and later the 103d Airlift Wing. His expertise and leadership were instrumental during his deployments, supporting critical operations including Southern Watch, Vigilant Warrior, and Iraqi Freedom.
Throughout his tenure, Brig. Gen. Detorie has been a key advisor to The Adjutant General of the Connecticut National Guard. His guidance and experience have been invaluable, ensuring that the Air Guard component operates with excellence and readiness. His dedication to service is evident in his five overseas deployments, where he demonstrated unwavering commitment and exemplary performance under challenging circumstances.
As we reflect on Brig. Gen. Detorie’s career, we recognize not just his professional achievements but also the profound impact he has had on his colleagues, the state of Connecticut, and the nation. His leadership and dedication have left a lasting legacy that will inspire future generations of Airmen.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to Brig. Gen. Frank Detorie for his many years of devoted service. His contributions have safeguarded our freedoms and strengthened our national security. As he transitions into retirement, we wish him all the best in his future endeavors.
Please join us in congratulating Brig. Gen. Detorie on his remarkable career and in thanking him for his unwavering service to our country and state.
I am not a veteran. I am a member of the Civil Air Patrol, the United States Air Force Auxiliary. But in 1991, personal loss brought me to a place I never left.
Over two decades later, that loss led me to the State Veterans Cemetery in Middletown, Connecticut, where I took on the coordination of Wreaths Across America — which grew into the largest and fastest growing veterans program in the state. I didn’t do it for recognition. I did it for them.
In 2016 I founded the Connecticut Veterans Bulletin. Not because I served, but because I believe those who did deserve to be honored, connected, and kept alive.
Twenty-two veterans die by suicide every day. I knew about that number before it became a hashtag. I knew it personally, long before anyone was talking about it.
This publication exists because that number is unacceptable. Because every veteran in Connecticut deserves to know someone gives a damn.
That someone is me.
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