By BRENT MARTIN
St. Joseph Post
Missouri Gov.-elect Mike Kehoe has chosen a St. Joseph native to become the next Missouri Adjutant General.
Kehoe will appoint Brigadier General Charles D. Hausman as the next Adjutant General of the Missouri National Guard, the state’s senior military officer.
The change of command will take place February 1st, following the selection of Major General Levon E. Cumpton to serve as the U.S. Army Europe and Africa’s Chief of Staff and Deputy Commanding General for the Army National Guard.
“General Hausman’s distinguished career is underscored by his strong character, remarkable leadership, and solid dedication to our great state and nation,” Gov.-Elect Kehoe said in a written statement released by his staff. “His record of excellence will be invaluable as he guides the Guard with an unwavering commitment to ensuring the Missouri National Guard is manned, trained, equipped and resourced for its dual state and federal missions.”
Hausman has more than 36 years of service in the Missouri National Guard, and currently serves full time as an Army Assistant Adjutant General.
“I am humbled and honored by Governor-Elect Kehoe’s confidence in me, and I am grateful to have the opportunity to lead the Soldiers and Airmen of the Missouri National Guard. It is my great privilege to serve the people of Missouri,” Brigadier General Hausman said in a written statement.
Hausman has commanded at every level from company to brigade and held key staff positions such as Executive Officer of the 35th Combat Aviation Brigade, Deputy Director of Manpower and Personnel of Joint Force Headquarters, Deputy Commander of 70th Troop Command, and Director of Aviation and Safety of Joint Force Headquarters.
Hausman has also served abroad including in Iraq, Kuwait, and Afghanistan.
Hausman is a seasoned aviation officer and combat veteran. He has earned multiple military awards including the Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, and Master Army Aviator Badge.
Hausman received a Bachelor of Science degree in Aviation Technology from the University of Central Missouri in 1991 and a Master of Science degree in Aviation Safety at UCM in 1993. He completed a Master of Arts degree in National Security and Strategic Studies through the United States Naval War College in 2015.
Hausman is a native of Saint Joseph, Missouri. He currently resides in Jefferson City with his wife, Julie, and has two adult children, Alex and Libby.
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