Governor Pat McCrory Re-appoints Major General Lusk as Adjutant General of North Carolina National Guard | Eastern North Carolina Now

    For Immediate Release:

    Governor Pat McCrory Re-appoints Major General Lusk as Adjutant General of North Carolina National Guard

    Raleigh, NC     Today, Governor Pat McCrory announced Major General Gregory Lusk will continue to serve as the commander of the North Carolina National Guard, comprised of a ready team of nearly 12,000 citizen soldiers and airmen.
Major General Gregory Lusk: Above.
    "After assessing the talented pool of candidates, I felt compelled to retain Major General Lusk because of his outstanding record and leadership in this position," said Governor McCrory. "Major General Lusk is an honorable, experienced commander and I look forward to continuing our work together."

    The Adjutant General is responsible for all matters pertaining to the development, training, readiness, maintenance, security, and mobilizations of the North Carolina National Guard. Lusk was first appointed as the State Adjutant General on October 1, 2010 after commanding the 30th Heavy Brigade Combat Team in southern Baghdad, Iraq. A 33 year veteran, General Lusk's decorations include the Legion of Merit, two Bronze Stars, three Meritorious Service Medals, Iraq Campaign Medal with two Campaign Stars, and the Combat Action Badge, to name a few.

    "The North Carolina National Guard's foremost priority is the fulfillment of our mission to organize, train, equip, and provide ready forces in the protection of the lives and properties of fellow citizens, defending our State and Nation," said Lusk. "The responsibilities and obligations required to fulfill this mission are humbling, at times daunting, always rewarding, and never lost on us."

    Lusk is a graduate of North Carolina State University with a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and a master's degree in Strategic Studies from the U.S. Army War College. He is married to Deana and they have three children.


    Contact: Crystal Feldman     govpress@nc.gov