Reece J. Lutz

Reece J. Lutz
Lutz in 2024
Born1970 (age 55–56)
ServiceUnited States Army
Pennsylvania Army National Guard
Service years1988–present
RankBrigadier General
UnitUS Army Infantry Branch
CommandsCompany A, 1st Battalion, 110th Infantry Regiment
2nd Battalion, 112th Infantry Regiment
2nd Brigade, 28th Infantry Division
28th Infantry Division
ConflictsIraq War
Operation Enduring Freedom
Operation Spartan Shield
AwardsBronze Star Medal
Meritorious Service Medal (4)
Army Commendation Medal (6)
Army Achievement Medal (2)
Alma materPennsylvania State University
United States Army Command and General Staff College
United States Army War College
Spouses
Alison Helene Archer
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(m. 1999⁠–⁠2010)​
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Dusty[3]

Reece James Lutz (born 1970) is a career officer in the United States Army. A longtime member of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard, his command assignments include: Company A, 1st Battalion, 110th Infantry Regiment; 2nd Battalion, 112th Infantry Regiment; and 2nd Brigade, 28th Infantry Division He was promoted to brigadier general in 2024, and in 2025 he was assigned to command of the 28th Infantry Division. Lutz is a veteran of the Iraq War, Operation Enduring Freedom, and Operation Spartan Shield, and his awards include the Bronze Star Medal, four awards of the Meritorious Service Medal, six awards of the Army Commendation Medal, and two awards of the Army Achievement Medal.

Early life

Reece J. Lutz was born in 1970, the son of James J. Lutz and Barbara J. (McIntosh) Lutz.[4][5][6] He was raised and educated in Lilly, Pennsylvania and is a 1988 graduate of Portage, Pennsylvania's Portage Area High School.[7] After high school, Lutz enlisted in the United States Army; he was trained as a utilities equipment mechanic and served at posts including Camp Kyle, South Korea.[8]

Lutz attended Pennsylvania State University from 1993 to 1997 and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology.[9] He participated in the Reserve Officers' Training Corps program while attending college and at graduation he received his commission as a second lieutenant of Infantry.[10] As a sophomore, Lutz received the J. Andrew March Award, which is presented annually to the second year Penn State ROTC cadet who best exemplifies leadership and academic excellence.[11]

Start of career

After receiving his commission, Lutz entered active duty as an Infantry platoon leader with Company C, 1st Battalion, 41st Infantry Regiment at Fort Riley, Kansas.[9] In November 1998, he received promotion to first lieutenant.[9] In June 1999, he was assigned as the battalion's support platoon leader.[9] From May 2000 to May 2001, Lutz was assigned as assistant intelligence officer (Assistant S2), on the staff of 3rd Brigade, 1st Armored Division at Fort Riley.[9] He was promoted to captain in December 2000.[9]

Military education

Continued career

After completing his active army service, Lutz taught school in the Pittsburgh area and joined the Pennsylvania Army National Guard, where he was assigned as assistant S2 for 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 28th Infantry Division in Washington, Pennsylvania.[6][9] From August 2004 to September 2006, he was assigned as commander of Company A, 1st Battalion, 110th Infantry in Indiana, Pennsylvania, which included overseas deployment for the Iraq War.[9] From September 2006 to April 2008, he served as plans officer (assistant S3) on the 2nd Brigade's staff.[9] From April to November 2008, Lutz was assigned as (S2) on the 2nd Brigade staff, and he was promoted to major in January 2008.[9]

Lutz served as operations officer (S3) for 1st Battalion, 110th Infantry Regiment in Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania.[9] From January 2011 to December 2011, he was assigned as executive officer for 1-110th Infantry.[9] He was assigned as S3 for the 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team from December 2011 to September 2012.[9] From September 2012 to March 2015, he was assigned as the 28th Infantry Division's assistant chief of staff for Intelligence (G2) in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.[9] In September 2013, Lutz was promoted to lieutenant colonel.[9]

Later career

From March 2015 to March 2018, Lutz commanded 2nd Battalion, 112th Infantry Regiment in Lewistown, Pennsylvania.[9] From March 2018 to July 2020, he was assigned as executive officer for 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 28th Infantry Division in Horsham, Pennsylvania.[9] In July 2020, he was promoted to colonel and assigned to command the 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team.[9] From June 2022 to September 2023, Lutz served as the 28th Infantry Division's chief of staff, including deployment to Kuwait for Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Spartan Shield.[9]

From September 2023 to March 2024, Lutz was assigned as chief of the joint staff at the Pennsylvania National Guard's Joint Force Headquarters at Fort Indiantown Gap.[9] In April 2024, he was promoted to brigadier general and assigned as the 28th Infantry Division's assistant division commander for maneuver.[9] As a general officer, Lutz resided in New Bloomfield, Pennsylvania and was employed by the National Guard as a Title 32 dual-status federal technician.[9][13] In October 2025, Lutz was assigned to succeed Michael E. Wegscheider as commander of the 28th Infantry Division.[14][15]

Awards

Lutz's awards and decorations include:[9]

Effective dates of promotion

The dates of Lutz's promotion are:[9]

References

  1. ^ "Marriage Licenses". The Manhattan Mercury. Manhattan, Kansas. 19 July 1999. p. 2 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. ^ "Divorces Granted". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 19 December 2010. p. G-7 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ "Obituary, Barbara Jean McIntosh Lutz" (PDF). The Wayne County News. Waynesboro, Tennessee. 11 January 2023. p. 4.
  4. ^ "Obituary, James Joseph Lutz". Shackelford Funeral Directors.com. Waynesboro, Tennessee: Shakleford Funeral Directors. 29 December 2017. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
  5. ^ "Engagements: Archer–Lutz". The Journal News. White Plains, New York. 10 October 1999. p. 10E – via Newspapers.com.
  6. ^ a b Bowling, Brian (24 December 2004). "Home until after the holidays". Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
  7. ^ "Portage High Class of 1988". Altoona Mirror. Altoona, Pennsylvania. 15 June 1988. p. 13 – via NewspaperArchive.
  8. ^ "Service Notes". Altoona Mirror. Altoona, Pennsylvania. 26 February 1992. p. C2 – via Newspaperarchive.
  9. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad Senior Leader Management Office (31 July 2025). "Biography, Reece J. Lutz". General Officer Management Office. Arlington, Virginia: National Guard Bureau. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
  10. ^ "Penn State University Park lists commencement speakers". Standard-Speaker. Hazleton, Pennsylvania. 8 May 1997. p. 22 – via Newspapers.com.
  11. ^ "Campus recognizes staff, students". Altoona Mirror. Altoona, Pennsylvania. 17 May 1994. p. C2 – via NewspaperArchive.
  12. ^ Lutz, Reece J. (2020). "Reece J. Lutz, Distance Class of 2020". USAWC.org. Carlisle, Pennsylvania: Army War College Foundation, Inc. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
  13. ^ "Harrisburg Marathon Overall Results". Falcon Race Timing.com. Northumberland, Pennsylvania: Falcon Race Timing. 14 November 2021. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
  14. ^ "28th Infantry Division". Pa.ng.mil. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania: Pennsylvania National Guard. 2025. Retrieved February 2, 2026.
  15. ^ 28th Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade (November 6, 2025). "Leaders Lead". Facebook.com. Retrieved February 2, 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
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