JACKSON, MS - Governor Tate Reeves today announced the promotion of Brigadier General Bobby M. Ginn, Jr. to the rank of Major General effective immediately.

“Major General Ginn has been a tremendous asset to our state and our nation,” said Governor Tate Reeves. “I’m thankful for his lifetime of service in the Mississippi National Guard, and I congratulate him on this well-deserved promotion.”

Major General Ginn began his military career in 1990 as an enlisted Soldier. In 1993, he was commissioned through the Mississippi National Guard’s Officer Candidate School and became a Supply Officer for Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 114th Area Support Group. In 1994, he was assigned as a platoon leader, and in 1999, assumed command of the 367th Maintenance Company. Since then, he has had many assignments, including commander at Camp Shelby and most recently, Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics.

Ginn earned a B.S. from the University of Southern Mississippi and Master of Strategic Studies from the United States Army War College.