NOBLE Congratulates Major General William J. Walker as U.S. House of Representatives’ Sergeant-at-Arms

 

Major General William J. Walker

Alexandria, VA. – April 25, 2021 – The National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) congratulates Major General William J. Walker as the new Sergeant-at-Arms for the U.S. House of Representatives. General Walker’s swearing in tomorrow will mark the first time a Black person has served as the House's top law enforcement officer.

 

General Walker has had a stellar 39-year military career highlighted most recently as the commanding general of the D.C. National Guard. Additionally, his parallel civilian career consisted of exemplary service as a criminal investigator and member of the Senior Executive Service with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration.

 

"NOBLE congratulates one of its own, life member General William J. Walker. We wish him great success and god speed in his role as the Sergeant-at-Arms for the U.S. House of Representatives,” stated Lynda R. Williams, President of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE).