Director, Air National Guard discusses ANG future at Chief's Executive Course Published Aug. 13, 2013 By Col Nahaku McFadden Air National Guard ARLINGTON, Va -- Lt. Gen. Stanley E. Clarke III, the director of the Air National Guard, addresses the Chiefs Executive Course at the Pentagon in Arlington, Va., 13 August 2013. Gen. Clarke discusses his Four Pillars for a Total Force, future of the Air National Guard and potential challenges ahead with attendees.