Gregory C. Knight

Gregory C. Knight (born October 1, 1962) is a United States Army officer. In 2019, he was selected to serve as Adjutant General of Vermont. He held this post until retiring in March 2026.

Early life Gregory Clark Knight was born in Fairfax, Virginia on October 1, 1962, the son of Walter and Lotte Knight. In 1980, he graduated from Groveton High School in Alexandria, Virginia. Upon moving to Vermont, Knight worked as a police officer for the city of Burlington and as chief investigator for the state Department of Liquor Control. In 2001 he received his Bachelor of Arts degree in history from Johnson State College. In 2015, he received a Master of Arts degree in education from Post University. Knight's military education includes the Armor Officer Basic Course, Armor Captain's Career Course, and United States Army Command and General Staff College. In 2016, he received a master of arts degree in National Security and Strategic Studies from the Naval War College. In 2007, Knight was promoted to major and assigned as S-3 for the 86th Brigade's Special Troops Battalion in Rutland. When lawmakers voted on February 21, 2019, 176 were present. Knight won the election on the first ballot with 95 votes, while Baczewski received 58, Greco 21, and Graham 2. He was federally recognized as a brigadier general on July 30, 2020. In February 2021, the Vermont General Assembly unanimously reelected Knight for a second term.

In 2022, the General Assembly passed legislation moving the election of the adjutant general to February of each even-numbered year beginning in 2024, with the two-year term to begin in March. In addition, the legislation includes qualifications candidates for the position must possess, including: having attained the rank of colonel; be a currently serving member of the U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army Reserve, U.S. Air Force Reserve, Army National Guard, or Air National Guard, or be eligible to return to service in the Army or Air National Guard; be a graduate of a Senior Service College; and be eligible for federal recognition as a general officer. In February 2024, Knight ran unopposed for a two-year term and was unanimously elected. In 2026, Henry U. Harder won the legislative election to succeed Knight.

Assignment history Knight's assignments since receiving his commission include:

Second Lieutenant, August 24, 1997 First Lieutenant, November 30, 1999 Captain, February 7, 2002 Major, August 28, 2007 Lieutenant Colonel, April 6, 2012 Colonel, May 1, 2017 Brigadier General (Vermont), March 8, 2019 Brigadier General, July 30, 2020 Major General (Vermont), 30 July 2020 Major General, 30 November 2022

Awards Knight's awards include:

Army Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal Meritorious Service Medal (with 4 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters) Army Commendation Medal (with 2 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters) Air Force Commendation Medal Army Achievement Medal (with 1 Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster) Coast Guard Achievement Medal Coast Guard Commandant's Letter of Commendation Ribbon Navy Unit Commendation Coast Guard Good Conduct Medal Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal National Defense Service Medal (with 1 Bronze Service Star) Iraq Campaign Medal (with 2 Campaign Stars) Armed Forces Reserve Medal (with Silver Hourglass and "M" device) Army Service Ribbon Army Overseas Service Ribbon Basic Recruiting and Retention Badge German Armed Forces Badge for Military Proficiency (Gold)

Family Knight has been married to the former Tracy Rooney since 1994. They have four children and reside in Huntington.

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