COL Anthony K. Bangloy

Colonel Anthony K. Bangloy is a native of Bakersfield, CA and was commissioned as an Infantry Officer through Officer Candidate School. COL Anthony Bangloy currently serves as the Chief of Staff, California Army National Guard (CAARNG). He enlisted in the CAARNG in 1994. After serving as a squad leader and acting Platoon Sergeant during Operation NOBLE EAGLE from 2001-2002 with B CO, 3rd Battalion, 160th Infantry, he attended Officer Candidate School and was commissioned as an Infantry Lieutenant in 2003. COL Bangloy holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of California at Davis, Master in History with Honors from American Military University, Master in Business for Veterans from the University of Southern California (USC), Master of Strategic Studies from the U.S. Army War College and a Doctorate in Education (EdD) from USC.

COL Bangloy began his officer career as a Bradley Platoon Leader with B Company, 3rd Battalion, 160th Infantry (Mechanized). He then served as the Reconnaissance Platoon Leader with Headquarters & Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 184th Infantry (Air Assault) “Nightstalkers” during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM from 2004-2006. Following the deployment, COL Bangloy was assigned as the Executive Officer for A Company, 1-185th Combined Arms Battalion (CAB). He was later assigned as Operations Officer to the 1498th Heavy Equipment Transportation Company and deployed in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM 2008-2009. Upon his return from deployment, COL Bangloy served as the S3 Air for the 1st Battalion, 184th Infantry. He subsequently commanded two companies: E Company, 40th Brigade Support Battalion (IN) where he led the company through a “Decisive Action” rotation at the NTC, and then commanded, B Company, 1st Battalion, 184th Infantry. COL Bangloy was then assigned to the 185th Military Police Battalion, where he served as Battalion S3 and later as Executive Officer. He returned to the 1st Battalion, 184th Infantry as the Executive Officer and deployed with the unit to Jordan in support of Operation SPARTAN SHIELD in 2017-2018 as part of the Jordanian Operational Engagement Program (JOEP). Upon his return from deployment, he commanded the 1st Battalion, 160th Infantry “Blackjacks,” and led the unit during 2020 civil unrest in Los Angeles, CA. COL Bangloy was then selected as the Executive Officer to the Adjutant General, and then CAARNG Deputy Chief of Staff, Operations, G3. He then assumed command of the 79th Infantry Brigade Combat Team “Thunderbolts,” and in 2025, led the Brigade during the unit’s first ever federal activation in support of the Federal Protection Mission (FPM).

COL Bangloy is a graduate of the Infantry Officer Basic Course, Airborne School, Air Assault School, Pathfinder School, Mechanized Leader Course, Transportation Captain’s Career Course, Military Police Transition Course, Command and General Staff College, Advanced Operations Course, Defense Strategy Course, Defense Planner Course, Harvard Leadership in Homeland Security Seminar and the United States Army War College (JPME II).

He attributes the awards he has received to the incredible service members, civilians, and families he had the honor to serve. These include the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal with 1 Sliver Oak Leaf Clusters, Army Commendation Medal with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters, Army Achievement Medal with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters, Air Force Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, Iraqi Campaign Medal with Campaign Star, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal with Star, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Armed Forces Service Medal with two stars, Non-Commissioned Officer Ribbon, Valorous Unit Award, Army Superior Unit Award, Meritorious Unit Citation, Master Combat Infantryman Badge, Parachutist Badge, Pathfinder Badge Air Assault Badge, Order of Saint Maurice (Centurion) and the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge.

He is married to retired Chief Warrant Officer 3, Ms. Rose Petersen of Sacramento, California, and is the proud parent of three children, a grandparent to one grandson, and the owner of a family dog.