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FOR RELEASE: Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025
CONTACT: Colorado National Guard Public Affairs office, 720-250-1053 or email ng.co.coarng.list.militarysupport@army.mil
CENTENNIAL, Colo.— The Colorado National Guard will bid farewell to the current Adjutant General of Colorado U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Laura Clellan during a change of the adjutant general ceremony Oct. 18, 2025, at 2 p.m. at Wings Over the Rockies, Exploration of Flight, 13005 Wings Way, Centennial, Colorado, followed by the retirement ceremony at 3 p.m.
Governor Jared Polis is the presiding official and will be joined by Lieutenant Governor Dianne Primavera, Colorado National Guard senior leaders, and dignitaries from Colorado’s State Partnership Program partner nations.
“I extend my, and the State of Colorado’s, sincere gratitude and congratulations to Major General Laura Clellan on her retirement and thank her for her many years of dedicated service to the state of Colorado, leadership of Colorado’s National Guard, and diligent efforts to support Colorado’s brave service members and military families. Through wildfires and floods, a pandemic and unprecedented times, General Clellan led the Colorado National Guard with dignity, supporting Coloradans and our communities through turbulent times. I am proud of our work to support our military and veterans’ families, ensuring those who sacrifice the most for our safety and security have the support needed to thrive in our beautiful state, and I am thankful for General Clellan’s pivotal efforts in that work. The State of Colorado is made immeasurably better by General Clellan’s years of service and I wish her the best in retirement,” said Governor Polis.
"Serving as The Adjutant General of Colorado has been the greatest honor of my career, a privilege beyond words, and the highlight of my time in uniform. Leading the Soldiers and Airmen of the Colorado National Guard, the state employees of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, and volunteers of the Civil Air Patrol, has been nothing short of extraordinary. Over the past five years, I have witnessed extraordinary accomplishments made possible only by the unwavering commitment to service demonstrated by every member of this remarkable organization. I could not be prouder of what we have achieved together, and I am deeply grateful for their trust, professionalism, and tireless dedication to the people of Colorado,” said Clellan.
Clellan commissioned in 1989 through the Reserve Officers Training Corps program at Rio Grande College in Ohio. After commissioning, she served in various assignments in the U.S. Army and U.S. Army Reserve before transferring to the Colorado Army National Guard in 1998.
For over 20 years, she served in positions of increasing responsibility within the COARNG, to include the assistant adjutant general, Army, before being appointed by Governor Polis to serve as the adjutant general of Colorado in July 2020.
She is a decorated commander with five overseas deployments. Her numerous awards and decorations include the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, and Meritorious Service Medal.
Clellan also previously worked for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Department of Veterans Affairs.
Clellan will relinquish command to U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Robert Davis.
“I am grateful to Governor Polis for this opportunity and honored to rejoin the Colorado National Guard alongside its dedicated service members,” Davis said. “My family and I are thrilled and look forward to this next chapter. I approach this role with humility and a firm commitment to building upon the strong foundation laid by Major General Clellan. I extend my sincere thanks to Major General Clellan for her years of dedicated service, and I share her commitment to the Soldiers and Airmen of the Colorado National Guard and to the continued service of our state.”
Governor Polis appointed Davis as executive director of the Colorado Department of Military and Veterans Affairs and the 45th adjutant general of Colorado. Davis will serve in the Governor’s cabinet.
Most recently, Davis served as deputy director, U.S. Army National Guard, Arlington, Virginia.
The ceremonies are closed to the public.
For more than 165 years, the men and women of the CONG have served our nation in wartime and as the first military responders in support of civil authorities during state emergencies. The CONG’s 5,500 Citizen-Soldiers and Airmen are Always Ready, Always There.