Major General John C. Harris, Jr. is the Adjutant General, Ohio National Guard, Joint Force Headquarters, Columbus Ohio and is the Vice President of the Adjutant General Association of the United States (AGAUS).

General Harris assumed these duties on January 14, 2019. Appointed by the Governor, State of Ohio, General Harris serves as the Governor’s principal adviser on all National Guard procedures and is responsible for both federal and state missions. The Ohio National Guard consists of the Ohio Army National Guard, Ohio Air National Guard, Ohio Military Reserve, and Ohio Naval Militia, totaling more than 16,000 personnel.

General Harris began his military career in 1981 when he enlisted in the Ohio Army National Guard. He received a commission in 1984 through Officer Candidate School. He has commanded at the platoon, detachment, company, squadron, and JFHQ levels. Recent assignments include Assistant Adjutant General – Army, Chief of Staff (Joint Force Headquarters), Deputy Chief of Staff for Personnel (Joint Force Headquarters), and Commander of Task Force Lancer in Kosovo.

Major general Harris has earned numerous awards to include, the Legion of Merit with 1 Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster, the Meritorious Service Medal with 3 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters, the Army Commendation Medal with 1 Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster, the Army Achievement Medal, Air Force Achievement Medal, and the Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal with Silver Oak Leaf Cluster and 3 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters.