She is the first woman in history to lead the Maine National Guard and hold the post of Commissioner. She replaces Major General Douglas Farnham, who will retire after nearly 40 years of service.

PORTLAND (WGME) -- For the first time in history, there is a woman in charge of the Maine National Guard. Brigadier General Diane Dunn took the oath of office as Adjutant General and Commissioner ...

Brigadier General Dunn assumed her duties as the Adjutant General of the Maine National Guard and Commissioner of the Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management (DVEM) in February 2024.

Major General Douglas A. Farnham assumed his duties as the Adjutant General, Maine National Guard in January 2016 and also serves as Commissioner for the Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency ...