Gov. Dave Heineman announced today that Maj. Gen. Roger Lempke, Nebraska’s Adjutant General, is planning to retire from his position leading the Nebraska Military Department in early November. Lempke, 60, has served as adjutant general since 2000. He is the head of the Nebraska Army and Air National Guard and the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency.

“General Lempke has served Nebraskans with incredible dedication and distinction for more than seven years, and I feel very privileged to have had the opportunity to work with him” Gov. Heineman said. “He is recognized as one of the best adjutant general in the nation and he has done an outstanding job during some very challenging times for our Guard family. I have great respect for his leadership and today, I want to congratulate him on all that he has accomplished during his military career. On behalf of all Nebraskans, we are grateful for the years of service he has given to our state.”