OKLAHOMA CITY – State Rep. Chris Kannady, R-Oklahoma City, has been appointed to serve in a National Additional Duty Position (NADP) as Special Advisor for Policy and Programs to the Air National Guard Judge Advocate Council, effective Feb. 1, 2026.

Kannady, a Colonel in the Oklahoma Air National Guard, was selected by national leadership to advise on policy and program initiatives affecting judge advocates across the country. The three-year appointment places him in a key advisory role supporting senior Air National Guard legal leadership nationwide.

The appointment comes as Brig. Gen. Chris Eason, also a former member of the Oklahoma National Guard, has been confirmed for appointment to the grade of Major General and assignment as The Judge Advocate General of the United States Air Force and Space Force.

“Major General Eason’s confirmation as The Judge Advocate General of the United States Air Force and Space Force is a tremendous achievement for him, for Oklahoma, and for every Airman who values principled legal leadership,” Kannady said. “He is exceptionally qualified, and I congratulate him on this well-earned promotion. I look forward to supporting his vision and serving alongside him in this new national capacity.”

Eason also praised Kannady’s appointment and the experience he brings to the role.

"Colonel Kannady is a proven leader with a deep background of service as a Judge Advocate, both in the Marines and the Air Force,” Eason said. “He brings integrity and an unwavering commitment to the mission, and the JAG Corps and the Air National Guard are fortunate to have his leadership at the national level.”

Rep. Derrick Hildebrant, R-Catoosa, chairman of the Oklahoma House Veterans Caucus and a retired member of the Oklahoma Air National Guard who served under both Eason and Kannady, said the appointments reflect the caliber of leadership Oklahoma produces.

“I had the privilege of serving alongside both Chris Eason and Chris Kannady in the Oklahoma Air National Guard,” Hildebrant said. “They are leaders who put the mission first and take their oath seriously. This is about professionalism, constitutional leadership and ensuring our service members are led by officers who answer to the rule of law — not shifting political winds. Oklahoma should be proud.”

Kannady emphasized that the Guard’s mission must remain grounded in constitutional principles and free from political interference.

“The Oklahoma National Guard exists to serve the people and defend the Constitution, not to serve political agendas,” Kannady said. “Our Airmen deserve leadership rooted in the rule of law and respect for the chain of command. I will continue to defend that standard without hesitation.”

Kannady has served in the Oklahoma Air National Guard for more than a decade after ten years in the Marine Corps and two years in the West Virginia National Guard. In addition to his military service, he serves in the Oklahoma House of Representatives, where he has been a consistent advocate for constitutional governance, public safety and support for service members, veterans and their families.