Joane Mathews

Joane Mathews
Joane Mathews in 2016
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUnited States Army
United States Army National Guard
Service years1986–2022
RankBrigadier General
UnitWisconsin Army National Guard
Commands64th Troop Command
1st Battalion, 147th Aviation Regiment
ConflictsOperation Provide Comfort
AwardsLegion of Merit (2)
Meritorious Service Medal (3)
Army Commendation Medal (3)
Army Achievement Medal (2)

Joane K. Mathews is a retired brigadier general in the Wisconsin Army National Guard. A member of the Fish Clan of the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians, she became the first female Native American general officer in the entire Army National Guard.