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Oct 20, 2015: Sun Herald: For 37th year, South Mississippi salutes its military
Maj. Gen. Augustus L. Collins, adjutant general of the Mississippi National Guard, pointed to the thousands of Coast residents with connections to the military. Feb 4, 2015: DVIDS: Mississippi National Guard and Jackson Public Schools partner for a stronger future
The Mississippi National Guard and Jackson Public Schools Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps joined forces on Jan. 29 to help ensure a bright future for JPS students and the state of Mississippi. Maj. Gen. Augustus L. Collins, the adjutant general of the MSNG, committed resources as well as a check for $15,500 at a press conference at Jackson’s Forest Hill High School. |
Jan 11, 2012: Major General Augustus L. (Leon) Collins was appointed Adjutant General of Mississippi by Governor Phil Bryant, who said: "I am so pleased to appoint Brigadier General Collins to this position. The men and women of our National Guard support our state during times of emergency and defend our nation during times of war, so it's crucial that our commanding officer be someone of great character." |
Aug 23, 2014: Clarion Ledger: Legal aid funding for Miss.’s poor declining
“You are the voice of so many people in this state who otherwise would not have a voice,” keynote speaker Maj. Gen. Augustus L. Collins, adjutant general of Mississippi, told the crowd.
Nov 12, 2013: Mississippi Business Journal: Miss. NG chief bucks Pentagon with refusal to recognize same sex marriages
Mississippi’s top Army National Guard officer, Maj. Gen. Augustus “Leon” Collins, is caught between Mississippi’s refusal to recognize gay marriage and the insistence of the Pentagon that Mississippi issue official ID cards to the same-sex spouses of Air and Army National Guard members.
“You are the voice of so many people in this state who otherwise would not have a voice,” keynote speaker Maj. Gen. Augustus L. Collins, adjutant general of Mississippi, told the crowd.
Nov 12, 2013: Mississippi Business Journal: Miss. NG chief bucks Pentagon with refusal to recognize same sex marriages
Mississippi’s top Army National Guard officer, Maj. Gen. Augustus “Leon” Collins, is caught between Mississippi’s refusal to recognize gay marriage and the insistence of the Pentagon that Mississippi issue official ID cards to the same-sex spouses of Air and Army National Guard members.
Feb 7, 2012: WDAM: New Mississippi Adjutant General talks about life story
"They taught me the value of an honest days work. You know, if you work hard and you give a good effort at what you do then at some point that is going to pay off," said New Mississippi Adjutant General Augustus L. Collins.
"They taught me the value of an honest days work. You know, if you work hard and you give a good effort at what you do then at some point that is going to pay off," said New Mississippi Adjutant General Augustus L. Collins.
Feb 4, 2012: 186th Air Refueling Wing: Brig. Gen. Augustus L. Collins is Named the Adjutant General of the MS National Guard
Governor Phil Bryant appointed Brigadier General Augustus L. Collins as The Adjutant General of Mississippi at a 1 p.m. news conference in Jackson.
"I am so pleased to appoint Brigadier General Collins to this position," Gov. Phil Bryant said. "The men and women of our National Guard support our state during times of emergency and defend our nation during times of war, so it's crucial that our commanding officer be someone of great character."
Governor Phil Bryant appointed Brigadier General Augustus L. Collins as The Adjutant General of Mississippi at a 1 p.m. news conference in Jackson.
"I am so pleased to appoint Brigadier General Collins to this position," Gov. Phil Bryant said. "The men and women of our National Guard support our state during times of emergency and defend our nation during times of war, so it's crucial that our commanding officer be someone of great character."
Jan 11, 2012: 186th Air Refueling Wing: Brig. Gen. Augustus L. Collins is Named the Adjutant General of the MS National Guard
"I am so pleased to appoint Brigadier General Collins to this position," Gov. Phil Bryant said. "The men and women of our National Guard support our state during times of emergency and defend our nation during times of war, so it's crucial that our commanding officer be someone of great character."
"I am so pleased to appoint Brigadier General Collins to this position," Gov. Phil Bryant said. "The men and women of our National Guard support our state during times of emergency and defend our nation during times of war, so it's crucial that our commanding officer be someone of great character."
Dec 9, 2005: CSPAN: Operations in Iraq
Participating by remote video feed from Iraq, Brigadier General Collins spoke to reporters about ongoing security operations in Iraq. He discussed the capture of more than 1,500 terrorists, 28,000 weapons, 18,000 pounds of munitions, and 8,000 pounds of explosives. General Collins also talked about improvements in health care, electrical services, and other civil affairs projects. Following his remarks, he responded to questions and comments from the reporters. Among the topics he addressed were insurgency attacks, education of Iraqi national forces, and security for the upcoming election. Mr. Whitman moderated the questions.
Participating by remote video feed from Iraq, Brigadier General Collins spoke to reporters about ongoing security operations in Iraq. He discussed the capture of more than 1,500 terrorists, 28,000 weapons, 18,000 pounds of munitions, and 8,000 pounds of explosives. General Collins also talked about improvements in health care, electrical services, and other civil affairs projects. Following his remarks, he responded to questions and comments from the reporters. Among the topics he addressed were insurgency attacks, education of Iraqi national forces, and security for the upcoming election. Mr. Whitman moderated the questions.
General Collins began his career when he enlisted in the Mississippi Army National Guard’s Company B, 1st Battalion, 198th ArmorRegimentin March 1977. He was commissioned in July 1980 upon completion of StateOfficer Candidate School. He has served in various command and staff positions in units at every level to include Company, Battalion, Regiment, Brigade, and the Adjutant General’s primary staff in both a traditional and Active Guard Reserve status. General Collins served on active duty in Operation Desert Shield/Storm andaswell as commanding the 155th Armored Brigade Combat Team during combat operations in Operation Iraqi Freedom from2004-2006.Healso served as Director, Mobilization Forces, United States Army Forces Command from February 2006 to October 2007.