[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 56 (Thursday, March 27, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E256]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 APPRECIATING MAJOR GENERAL VAN McCARTY

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                            HON. JOE WILSON

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 27, 2025

  Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speaker, I am grateful to Major 
General Van McCarty, the 29th Adjutant General of South Carolina, for 
his service to the state over the past six years as State Adjutant 
General.
  Born in Saluda, South Carolina, MG McCarty attended The Citadel and 
went on to commission in the United States Army Reserves as a Field 
Artillery officer.
  A veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom in Iraq and Operation Enduring 
Freedom in Afghanistan, MG McCarty has over 36 years of service and 
commanded units at every level. Among his 36 years of service, 24 were 
spent in the Law Enforcement Division with the South Carolina 
Department of Natural Resources.
  Being a recipient of the Bronze Star Medal and the Meritorious 
Service Medal, MG McCarty has had an extensive military education and 
has been recognized for his dedication and service to the country.
  Since 2019, MG McCarty has been a strong and stable force and has 
earned the respect of the Palmetto State. I value his dedication and 
commitment.
  As we wish the best to MG McCarty upon his retirement, I am grateful 
to welcome Brigadier General Robin B. Stilwell, who will serve as the 
30th Adjutant General for South Carolina.
  A Greenville, South Carolina native, BG Stilwell also attended The 
Citadel and was commissioned as an Infantry Officer.
  During his career, BG Stilwell deployed multiple times overseas, 
including tours in Afghanistan, Kuwait and Kosovo. He served as Deputy 
Chief of Staff-Forward for United States Army Central Command in 
Kuwait, and also commanded at every level to include serving as the 
commanding officer of the 678th Air Defense Artillery Brigade in 
Eastover, SC, and in the 218th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade in 
Charleston, SC.
  South Carolina welcomes BG Robin Stilwell in his new position as 
Adjutant General, and I look forward to working with him throughout his 
tenure.

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