Eric K. Little
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Eric K. Little | |
|---|---|
 Official portrait, 2019 | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1989–present |
| Rank | Major General |
| Unit | National Guard Bureau Illinois Army National Guard |
| Commands | 65th Troop Command Brigade |
| Battles / wars | Iraq War Afghan War |
Eric K. Little is a United States Army major general who serves at the National Guard Bureau in Washington DC as the special assistant to the chief, National Guard Bureau. He previously served Director of Manpower and Personnel before being fired in August 2023 after substantiated complaints of rampant sexism.[1] He had previously served within the Illinois Army National Guard as the Chief of Staff until 2018.[2]
Eric Little joined the Illinois Army National Guard in 1989 and received his commission as a Second Lieutenant in August, 1992.[3] He served as a quartermaster officer and deployed both in support of the Iraq War and Afghan War.[2] In December 2012 he took command of the 65th Troop Command Brigade as a Colonel[4] From there he served two different stints as the Illinois Army National Guard Chief of Staff before departing for the National Guard Bureau as the deputy director, J-8/Programs in 2018.[5] In 2020 he became the Director, Manpower and Personnel at the National Guard Bureau.[2] This job entailed leading the National Guard's Sexual Assault and Harassment Response and Equal Opportunity programs.[6]
Little was an advocate for mental health for National Guard soldiers, realizing their part-time status was hindering their ability to seek help through military provided means.[7]
