Adjutant General of Massachusetts

Adjutant General of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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Incumbent
Major General Joseph C. Carter

since August 15, 2007
Website Massachusetts National Guard: The Adjutant General

The Adjutant General of Massachusetts is the highest ranking military official in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and is subordinate to the Governor of Massachusetts. The Adjutant General is a member of the Governor's Cabinet and advises the Governor on military and emergency management matters.

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Appointment

Duties

The Adjutant General is the principal military advisor to the Governor and is also responsible for the organization, training and supervision of the Massachusetts National Guard.

Massachusetts National Guard

History

List of Adjutants General of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Term Name
1834–1843 Henry Alexander Scammell Dearborn
1844 - ? Henry K. Oliver
1848 – 1851 George H. Devereux
1860 – 1867 William Schouler
1867 – 1879 James A. Cunningham
1879 - ? A. Hun Berry
1913 - ? Gardner W. Pearson
1931 – 1934 John H. Agnew
1939 – 1942 Edgar C. Erickson
1942 – 1943 John H. Sherburne
1943 – 1946 William J. Keville
2000 - 2007 George W. Keefe
2007–Present Joseph C. Carter

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