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LTC James D. McGinn, Jr.

Texas State Guard
Gatesville,TX
2027
years of professional experience

Dynamic leader with an extensive military background, recognized for earning the Adjutant General's Individual Award at the Texas State Guard as well as the MSM on Active Duty. Expert in communication and morale building, successfully redesigned supply systems and raised funds as an auctioneer, enhancing unit cohesion and operational efficiency. Truly enjoy spending time with troops in a group or singular session and improving their lives. Proven ability to inspire and train teams with top-level professionalism.

Work History

B Co, 1st BN, 6th BDE Commander

Texas State Guard

Conducted training including classes on coping skills, military skills, marching and other related skill.

Attended two OBHP (Operation Border Health Preparedness) with the most recent one as OIC of one of the MPODs and awarded The Adjutant General's Individual Award.

Assisted the 6th BDE Surgeon with 2807 forms and medical interventions.

Earned my MEMS Badge.

Lifetime member of SGAUS.

Chosen as a guest speaker at the 1st annual TXSG Medical Conference.

6th Brigade, G4

9 Months
Texas State Guard | 02.2026 - Current
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help with both the higher (T4), my peers and with my subordinates.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
  • Ordered all supplies for the brigade including expendable and nonexpendable and during OTi and AT.
  • Redesigned the 6th Brigade Conex and added a shelving system to organize it to make it easier to obtain supplies and replace them, or to do a layout inspection.
  • During this years OTi in Oct 2026 served as an auctioneer, raising $965. for our 6th BDE fund, while providing entertainment to improve our unit's morale.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Kansas | Kansas City, KS | 12-1996

Nominated by peers to serve as their Student Council Representative.

Skills

Coping skills
Group presentations
Morale building
Auctioneer
Computer skills
Communication

Timeline

6th Brigade, G4

Texas State Guard
02.2026 - CurrentRead More

B Co, 1st BN, 6th BDE Commander

Texas State Guard
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University of Kansas

Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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LTC James D. McGinn, Jr.