Major Gen. Bobby M. Ginn, Jr. appointed as Adjutant General of Mississippi

Photo: Gov. Tate Reeves and Maj. Gen. Bobby M. Ginn Jr. (Gov. Tate Reeves on X/Twitter)

July 31 – Gov. Tate Reeves today announced the appointment of Major Gen. Bobby M. Ginn, Jr. as the Adjutant General of Mississippi, effective August 1, 2024. Major Gen. Ginn replaces Major Gen. Janson D. Boyles who is retiring.

“Throughout his entire military career, Major Gen. Bobby Ginn has displayed nothing short of an impressive and unwavering dedication to our state, our military, and our nation,” said Reeves. “Major Gen. Ginn has showcased a lifelong commitment to service, and I am incredibly thankful for his willingness to step into this new role. He has my complete confidence and I know that he will continue leading the Mississippi National Guard to its highest possible potential. I also want to thank Major Gen. Janson Boyles for his incredible service to the state of Mississippi. Our National Guard is better, stronger, and more prepared thanks to his leadership.”

Major Gen. Ginn began his military career in 1990 as an enlisted Soldier. In 1993, he was commissioned through the Mississippi National Guard’s Officer Candidate School and became a Supply Officer for Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 114th Area Support Group. In 1994, he was assigned as a platoon leader, and in 1999, assumed command of the 367th Maintenance Company. Since then, he has had many assignments, including commander at Camp Shelby and most recently, Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics.

Ginn earned a B.S. from the University of Southern Mississippi and Master of Strategic Studies from the United States Army War College.