Jay Coggan, retired commanding general of the California State ... “They’re just filling it during the gap.” Being the state’s defense force, the California State Guard is the “governor ...

He later deployed to Kuwait, Iraq and Afghanistan, and also served in leadership roles as the commanding general of U.S. Forces Korea, Joint Modernization Command and Army Cadet Command.

Chevalier took command of the force from outgoing ... "His passion for our state has led to a decorated career," McKee said. Prior to becoming adjutant general, Chevalier was a brigadier general ...