St. Joseph native promoted to Major General
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- In a ceremony at the Missouri State Capitol, Missouri National Guard Adjutant General, Charles D. Hausman was promoted to the rank of Major General.
The ceremony took place on Friday, May 16, where Governor Mike Kehoe expressed his congratulations to, now, Major General Hausman.
"This promotion is a testament to Major General Hausman's remarkable leadership, dedication and unwavering commitment to our state and nation," said Gov. Kehoe. "In the months since General Hausman assumed command, he has led Missouri's soldiers and airmen at home and abroad through both day-to-day trainings and missions to their vital assistance with multiple rounds of winter storms and flooding across the state. On behalf of all Missourians, congratulations to General Hausman and the Hausman family on this well-deserved promotion."
Gov. Kehoe selected Major General Hausman as the next Adjutant General of the Missouri National Guard on Jan. 8, 2025, where he took command on Feb. 1, 2025.
With over 36 years of service in the Missouri National Guard, the General has an extensive military career with a high level of expertise in operational leadership, military strategy and interagency coordination.
"It is an honor and privilege to be entrusted with this responsibility," General Hausman said. "Leading the exceptional soldiers and airmen of the Missouri National Guard, as we carry out our mission of serving the people of Missouri and this great nation is the honor of a lifetime."
Hausman is a St. Joseph native and currently resides in Jefferson City with his wife and two adult children.
