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Gov. Greg Gianforte has announced he will be appointing Major General John "Pete" Hronek as Montana's Adjutant General.
Hronek will also be leading the Department of Military Affairs, according to a press release.
“I’m excited to announce that Major General Hronek will be returning to Montana to serve as Adjutant General and lead the Department of Military Affairs. An esteemed and proven leader in combat and with the National Guard Bureau, Major General Hronek will serve our service members, veterans and state well,” Gianforte said in the press release. “I’d also like to thank Adjutant General Quinn for his years of service to Montana, and look forward to relying on his experience and knowledge in the Governor’s Office as the executive director of my COVID-19 Task Force.”
Hronek has had numerous posts throughout the state, which include chief of staff for the state's National Guard.
“I am honored to be the next Adjutant General for the great state of Montana, and am excited to lead and serve the soldiers, airmen, Department of Military Affairs team to meet the needs of our state and nation. I believe my breadth of experience and enthusiasm will help Gianforte’s vision become a reality. I am humbled by his confidence in me and I am ready to be the next Adjutant General,” Hronek said in the press release.