Rocco Carbone, (MPA'25)

Rocco J. Carbone III serves as the Attorney Advisor for the Office of the Staff Judge Advocate, New Jersey National Guard, at Joint Force Headquarters, Fort Dix, New Jersey. In this role, he is responsible for developing and executing legal policy for the Joint Resiliency Directorate, integrating prevention and intervention programs to enhance the readiness and resilience of the New Jersey Army and Air National Guard.

In addition to his civilian service, Carbone holds the rank of Major in the New Jersey Air National Guard, where he serves as the Deputy Staff Judge Advocate for the 108th Wing, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. He advises the Wing Commander and subordinate leaders on legal matters in support of the Wing’s dual mission: projecting rapid global airpower in coordination with Air Mobility Command and Air Force Special Operations Command, and supporting the Governor of New Jersey during natural disasters and domestic emergencies.

Carbone was awarded the 2025 Outstanding MPA Student Award from Rutgers SPAA.