RALEIGH, N.C. – North Carolina National Guard Soldier James (Jim) Ernst was promoted to the rank of major general during a ceremony at NCNG Joint Force Headquarters here today.
Ernst earned his second general’s star after being named the Deputy Adjutant General of North Carolina. He is part of the senior command staff leading more than 11,000 NCNG Soldiers and Airmen across the state. Many NCNG Soldiers, Airmen, civilian staff, friends and family filled the JFHQ atrium for the ceremony honoring him.
“I am humbled and deeply honored for this opportunity to continue to serve North Carolina and the National Guard,” said Ernst.
A combat veteran, he has served state and nation for more than 30 years, rising through the ranks over the past 27 years in the North Carolina National Guard including commanding at the company, battalion and brigade levels, as well as various staff positions.