Mississippi State’s Rendon promoted to brigadier general in Mississippi National Guard this Thursday

CONTACT: Harriet Laird

STARKVILLE, Miss.—Mississippi State alumnus Andrew Rendon, the university’s executive director for Veterans and Military Affairs, is being promoted from colonel to brigadier general in the Mississippi National Guard this Thursday, July 25.

The promotion ceremony for the Guard’s commander of the 66th Troop Command is set for 1 p.m. in Wingo Auditorium of the university’s Old Main Academic Center. The event is officiated by MSU alumnus Maj. Gen. Janson D. Boyles, Adjutant General of Mississippi.

Rendon began his military career nearly 30 years ago as an Army Aviator. After spending nine years on active duty, with assignments in Germany and Alabama, Rendon joined the MSNG in 2004 serving in various aviation roles throughout the state, from logistics officer and platoon leader to his current role as troop commander and MSNG director of Joint Staff. 

Rendon holds both a Ph.D. and Master of Public Policy and Administration degree from MSU. He also has a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Mississippi and a Master of Strategic Studies degree from the U.S. Army War College.

His military awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal, six Meritorious Service Medals, the Senior Army Aviator Badge, U.S. Army Parachutist Badge, and numerous other federal and state awards.