Maj. Gen. Pete Hronek, Montana adjutant general and director of Military Affairs, turned over the reins Sunday to newly promoted-Brig. Gen. Trenton J. Gibson, a self-described “kid from Twin Bridges,” to serve as head of the Montana National Guard and Department of Military Affairs during a change of command ceremony at Fort Harrison.

Gov. Greg Gianforte promoted Gibson, who was previously a colonel, to brigadier general, and administered the oath of office, making Gibson the 29th adjutant general for the state.

Hronek, who was named to the post in late 2020 as Gianforte was entering his first term as governor, announced his retirement last month.

Sunday’s event, which was attended by nearly 400 people, included a flyover and a military cavalry charge by the 89th Montana Cavalry.

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