Georgia Guard Officer Wins MacArthur Award

A Georgia Army National Guard officer received the prestigious General Douglas MacArthur Leadership Award during a ceremony October 27, 2026,in Arlington, Va.

Captain Paul J. Hew, a logistics officer and commander of the Rome-based 1160th Transportation Company, was recognized alongside six other Army National Guard awardees by the Director of the Army National Guard.

"These outstanding officers embody the leadership principles and values that General MacArthur championed throughout his career," said Lt. Gen. Jon Stubbs, the Director of the Army National Guard. “Keep setting the standard, taking care of Soldiers, and leading from the front”.

The MacArthur award recognizes company-grade officers who demonstrate the ideals of duty, honor, and country, while promoting and sustaining competent junior officer leadership across the Army, according to the Army Regulation governing the award.

Hew was selected after demonstrating exceptional performance in the categories of leadership, influence, proficiency, values, team building, and personal skills.

Only two other Georgia Guardsmen have earned the award in the last 25 years.

Major Gen. Richard D. Wilson, the Adjutant General of the Georgia National Guard, formally nominated Hew, noting that his steadfast leadership has permeated throughout the entire state formation. Wilson’s endorsement was echoed by Lt. Col. Michael L. Williams Jr., commanding officer of the 265th Chemical Battalion, at the time of Hew’s nomination.

"Capt. Paul Hew exemplifies exceptional leadership as an officer," Williams wrote in his endorsement. "He has made a profound impact on the organization's culture, significantly enhancing training proficiency."

Under Hew’s command, the 1160th Transportation Company achieved 100 percent of their retention goals in fiscal year 2024 and was applauded for significantly enhancing training expertise under a comprehensive professional development program. Additionally, Hew successfully coordinated with the Georgia Facility Maintenance Shop to establish an offsite maintenance facility at his local armory, which rapidly enhanced equipment readiness for critical company-level training.

Throughout the last half decade, Hew also excelled in several brigade staff roles. As a lead battle captain for Homeland Response Force operations, he managed a 160-person command and control element and improved overall readiness for the 201st Regional Support Group while serving in the personnel section.

He also volunteered to lead a team supporting the 2020 presidential inauguration in Washington, D.C. and is a previous recipient of the Terrell T. Reddick Leadership Award.

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