 He also completed law school, practiced as an attorney for 18 months, and managed his family's farm.From November, 1986 to May, 1987 he was commander of the 116th Armored Cavalry Regiment and was promoted to colonel.In May, 1987 Rees was appointed Adjutant General of Oregon, by then Governor Neil Goldschmidt, the first of four times Rees has served in this position.