Brigadier General Patrick Pardy has retired after 36 years of service with the South Dakota National Guard.
Pardy served as assistant adjutant general since 2021. Prior to that, he served in several leadership roles over the past three decades.
"Everyday he lays it out there; in his heart and the way he approaches things and he is an inspiration to be around. The impact you have left on the organization and your legacy of excellence will live in on in those who had the pleasure to serve with you," said Maj. Gen. Jeff Marlette, South Dakota National Guard Adjutant General, in a press release.
Pardy began his military service in 1987 with B/153rd Engineer Battalion in Howard, SD as 12B combat engineer and received his commission from the University of South Dakota ROTC program in 1992. Pardy has a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the University of South Dakota, a Master's Degree in Strategic Studies from the U.S. Army War College, and a Juris Doctorate degree from the University of South Dakota. Pardy serves as a Circuit Court Judge in his civilian career.
He was deployed twice for Operation Enduring Freedom.