MAJOR GENERAL JAMES A. ADKINS

The Adjutant General, Maryland

Major General James A. Adkins, The Adjutant General, Maryland, is responsible for formulating, developing and coordinating all policies, programs and plans affecting seven thousand men and women who make up the state of Maryland Military Department. The Military Department includes the Maryland Army National Guard, Maryland Air National Guard, Maryland Emergency Management Agency and the Maryland Defense Force.

General Adkins was commissioned in 1979 through the Maryland Army National Guard Officer's Candidate School. He has held many unit and battalion level assignments and primary staff positions. General Adkins commanded the 629th Military Intelligence Battalion and also served as Director of Military Support and Provost Marshal for the Maryland Army National Guard.

EDUCATION:

1984 University of New York, Bachelor of Arts, Sociology, Albany, New York
1991 Washington College, Master of Arts, History, Chestertown, Maryland
1996 United States Army War College, Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania

ASSIGNMENTS:

1. July 1979 - January 1981, Rifle Platoon Leader, Company C, 2nd Battalion 175th Infantry, Queen Anne, Maryland
2. January 1981 - April 1982, Plans and Operations Officer, Combined Arms Center, Headquarters, Maryland Army National Guard, Pikesville, Maryland, attached to 136th Combat Support Hospital, Parkville, Maryland
3. April 1982 - April 1984, S-3 Air, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion 175th Infantry, Baltimore, Maryland
4. April 1984 - April 1987, Assistant S-3, Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 1st Squadron 158th Cavalry (Recon) Annapolis, Maryland
5. April 1987 - May 1990, S-3, Headquarters, 1st Squadron 158th Cavalry (Recon) Annapolis, Maryland
6. May 1990 - March 1992, Recruiting and Induction Officer, Headquarters, State Area Regional Command, Maryland Army National Guard, Baltimore, Maryland
7. April 1992 - March 1993, Commander, Headquarters, 629th Military Intelligence Battalion, Greenbelt, Maryland
8. March 1993 - January 1994, Counter Narcotics Officer, Headquarters, State Area Regional Command, Maryland Army National Guard, Baltimore, Maryland
9. February 1994 - August 1995, Recruiting and Retention Manager, Headquarters, State Area Regional Command, Maryland Army National Guard, Baltimore, Maryland
10. August 1995 - August 1996, Director Military Support, Headquarters, State Area Command, Maryland Army National Guard, Baltimore, Maryland
11. September 1996 - July 1997, Provost Marshal, Headquarters, State Area Command, Maryland Army National Guard, Baltimore, Maryland
12. August 1997 - June 2008, Retired Reserve, Human Resources Command, Saint Louis, Missouri
13. June 2008 - Present, The Adjutant General, Joint Force Headquarters, Maryland National Guard, Baltimore, Maryland

AWARDS AND DECORATIONS:

Legion of Merit
Meritorious Service Medal (with 1 Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster)
Army Commendation Medal (with 2 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters)
Army Achievement Medal
Army Good Conduct Medal
Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal (with 4 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters)
National Defense Service Medal (with 1 Bronze Service Star)
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Armed Forces Reserve Medal (with Bronze Hourglass Device)
Army Service Ribbon
Maryland Distinguished Service Cross (with 1 Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster)
Maryland Meritorious Service Medal
Maryland Commendation Medal
Maryland State Active Duty Medal (with Bronze Numeral 2)
Maryland National Guard Counter-Drug Ribbon
Maryland Recruiting Medal
Maryland Service Ribbon (with 2 Bronze Botonees)
Virginia Bronze Star

CIVILIAN OCCUPATION:

Adjutant General for Maryland and serves on the Governor's cabinet.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS & AFFILIATIONS:

American Legion
Disabled American Veterans
American Veterans (AMVETS)
United States Army War College Alumni Association
2nd Armored Division Association
29th Infantry Division Association
Military Intelligence Corps Association
Maryland Chiefs of Police Association
National Association of State Directors of Veterans Affairs
Maryland Society of the Sons of the American Revolution

OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS:

Order of the White Cross - Republic of Estonia

EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTIONS:

Second Lieutenant ARNG 1 July 1979
First Lieutenant ARNG 30 June 1982
Captain ARNG 30 June 1983
Major ARNG 21 June 1988
Lieutenant Colonel ARNG 9 March 1993
Colonel ARNG 1 September 1996
Brigadier General 22 December 2011
Major General 23 May 2013

(Current as of June 2013)