BG Shaun P. Miller '00 assumes command of Army Reserve's 91st Training Division

Norwich University proudly recognizes Brigadier General Shaun P. Miller, Class of 2000, who assumed command of the U.S. Army Reserve’s 91st Training Division in September. A proven leader and decorated officer, BG Miller embodies the Norwich ideal of service, scholarship, and leadership in action.

Born in Newburgh, New York, BG Miller was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Chemical Corps upon graduating from Norwich University with a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science. His academic and professional journey reflects a lifelong commitment to learning and to the mission of developing others. He later earned a Master of Science in Environmental Management from Webster University and a Master of Strategic Studies from the U.S. Army War College.

His military education includes Chemical Officer Basic and Captains Career Courses, U.S. Army Intermediate Level Education and Advanced Operations Warfighting Course, Air Defense Artillery Officer Reclassification Course, and Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DCCA).

A Career of Command and Service

Over the course of his 25-year career, BG Miller has held leadership roles across both the active and reserve components, serving in assignments that span the globe. His early career included tours in Germany, Kosovo, and Iraq, where he served as battalion chemical officer and CBRN logistics officer with the 1st Infantry Division. He went on to command at every level, including company commander for the 20th CBRNE Command at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, and commander of the 772d Civil Support Team in Italy. He was promoted to brigadier general in 2024. 

BG Miller’s leadership has been shaped by a wide range of critical assignments, serving as team leader and plans officer with the 22nd Chemical Battalion (Technical Escort), to battalion commander of the 3rd Battalion, 104th Chemical Regiment, and later as deputy commander of the 98th Training Division (Initial Entry Training) at Fort Moore, Georgia. His work at the strategic level has included service as joint requirements planner, J-34 in the Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and commander of the U.S. Army Reserve Consequence Management Unit at the 76th Operational Response Command.

Now, as the commanding general of the 91st Training Division, BG Miller leads a unit responsible for designing, developing, and executing live, virtual, and constructive training exercises. The division’s mission is to create complex training environments enabling commanders to repetitively train and improve proficiency on leader and unit collective tasks.

Recognition of Excellence

BG Miller’s distinguished service has been recognized through numerous awards and decorations, including the Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal with four bronze oak leaf clusters, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal with three bronze oak leaf clusters, and Army Achievement Medal. 

His campaign and unit medals include the Kosovo Campaign Medal with 1 campaign star, Iraq Campaign Medal with 2 campaign stars, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, NATO Medal, Joint Meritorious Unit Award, and Army Meritorious Unit Award.

He has also been honored with the Order of the Dragon — Honorable Order, the German Armed Forces Badge for Military Proficiency — Gold, and the German Armed Forces Badge for Weapons Proficiency — Gold.

Norwich Pride and Legacy

As Norwich University continues to educate leaders prepared to serve in every field, BG Miller’s example stands as a powerful reminder of the University’s impact in shaping citizen-soldiers whose leadership strengthens the nation and inspires the next generation.