Governor McMaster nominates new adjutant general

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– Governor Henry McMaster has nominated South Carolina’s new adjutant general.

The governor named Brigadier General Robin Stilwell to the post.

Stilwell, who currently serves as director of the joint staff for the South Carolina National Guard will succeed the current adjutant general, Major General Van McCarty who plans to retire after serving in the position since 2019.

Stilwell’s appointment will need to be approved by the State Senate.