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Colonel Mathew Kilgore commissioned into the Infantry from the United States Military Academy in 2002.
COL Kilgore’s initial assignments included Rifle Platoon Leader, Anti-tank Platoon Leader and Company Executive Officer in 3rd Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) and Information Warfare Officer and COIC Battle Captain with the G3, 1st Cavalry Division.
In 2008, COL Kilgore transitioned to the New York Army National Guard and was selected for the Active Guard and Reserve program in 2009. COL Kilgore has led infantry formations from the platoon to the battalion level including Commander, C/1-69 Infantry, Executive Officer 1-69 Infantry and Commander, 2-108 Infantry. His broadening assignments include Commander, A Company (New York City) Recruiting and Retention Battalion, Training Branch Chief, New York Army National Guard; Deputy Director, Joint Operations (J3), Joint Force Headquarters-NY; and Chief of Staff, 53rd Troop Command.
COL Kilgore’s experience includes combat deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan as well as planning and executing multiple operations in support of civil authorities both in a state and federal capacity.
COL Kilgore is a graduate of the Infantry Officer Basic and Captain’s Career Courses, Command and General Staff Officer’s Course, Advanced Operations Course, Defense Strategy Course, Reserve Component National Security Course, and the US Army War College. He holds a Bachelor of Science from the United States Military Academy and a Master of Strategic Studies from the US Army War College.
His awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (5th award), Army Commendation Medal (5th award), the Army Achievement Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service and Expeditionary Medals, The Armed Forces Service Medal (2nd Award), The Armed Forces Reserve Medal with ‘M” Device and Bronze Hourglass, NATO-ISAF Medal, The Combat Infantryman Badge, the Basic Parachutist Badge and the Air Assault Badge.
COL Kilgore and his wife Dawn reside in Cornwall, NY and have two children, Ryan (21) and Josie (20).
As of 26 OCT 2026
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