MG Kodjo S. Knox-Limbacker, JC ‘91
2026 Distinguished Alumnus Award
From his beginnings at GMC to senior military leadership, MG Kodjo S. Knox-Limbacker has built a career defined by service, leadership, and a commitment to creating opportunities for others.
Major General (MG) Kodjo S. Knox-Limbacker graduated from Georgia Military College in 1991 with an Associate of Science degree in Criminal Justice and later became a Distinguished Military Graduate of Augusta State University. Over the course of more than three decades of exemplary military service, he has distinguished himself as a combat-tested leader, accomplished aviator, strategic thinker, and dedicated public servant.
Today, he serves as the Adjutant General of the Virgin Islands National Guard. Kodjo Knox-Limbacker is identified in organizational records as Adjutant General.
Kodjo Knox-Limbacker is a highly accomplished Command Pilot with more than 2,700 flight hours. He has served in operational theaters across Afghanistan, the Balkans, Albania, Macedonia, and Kosovo. His distinguished career has included key leadership assignments at the Pentagon within the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Readiness, as well as command of organizations at the tactical, operational, and strategic levels. His service has been recognized through numerous military decorations, including the Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, and the Master Aviator Badge.
Among his most notable military achievements, MG Knox-Limbacker commanded the 204th Military Intelligence Battalion (Aerial Reconnaissance), Fort Bliss, Texas. Under his leadership, the battalion’s renowned “Vigilant Hunters” earned recognition as the 2013 Army Fixed Wing Unit of the Year. Supporting U.S. Central Command during Operation Enduring Freedom, the unit provided critical intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities, executing more than 850 mission sorties and approximately 400 support sorties while contributing significantly to the identification, capture, and disruption of high-value enemy targets and networks.
As Adjutant General of the Virgin Islands National Guard, MG Knox-Limbacker has continued to demonstrate visionary leadership and an unwavering commitment to organizational excellence. Under his leadership in Fiscal Year 2025, the Virgin Islands National Guard achieved the number one ranking among all 54 states and territories in Basic Branch Officer Recruitment, the Small State Recruitment Sustainment Program, and overall National Guard Association of the United States (NGAUS) membership.
These accomplishments reflect his commitment to developing future leaders, enhancing force readiness, and strengthening the long-term readiness and success of the organization.
Beyond the military profession, MG Knox-Limbacker has been a passionate advocate for youth development, workforce readiness, and community empowerment. Through initiatives such as About Face and Forward March, he has helped provide young adults with opportunities to gain valuable life skills and pursue pathways to higher education, trade careers, meaningful employment, and military service. He has also championed community improvement projects throughout the U.S. Virgin Islands, including efforts to create and enhance recreational spaces that enrich the lives of children and families.
His commitment to service and leadership has earned recognition far beyond the military community. In 2025, MG Knox-Limbacker was one of only twelve men nationwide selected to receive the Women Elevating Women Visionary Man Award, honoring leaders who empower others, create opportunities for success, and inspire future generations through service, mentorship, and advocacy.
Despite his many accomplishments, MG Knox-Limbacker remains grounded in the values instilled by his family. He attributes much of his success to the unwavering support, guidance, and encouragement of his mother, Master Sergeant (Retired) Lomist Bryan Limbacker, and his late stepfather, Sergeant First Class (Retired) Otis Limbacker Jr. Their insistence that he attend Georgia Military College, coupled with their steadfast support throughout his educational journey, set him on a path of achievement, service, and leadership.
MG Knox-Limbacker often reflects that the education, discipline, character development, and leadership foundation he gained at Georgia Military College became the cornerstone of his military career and the many successes he has achieved throughout his life.
From his beginnings as a cadet at Georgia Military College to his service as a Major General entrusted with leading Soldiers, Airmen, and communities at home and abroad, MG Knox-Limbacker’s remarkable journey embodies the values of duty, honor, integrity, and selfless service. His extraordinary career reflects the enduring impact of a Georgia Military College education and stands as an inspiration to current and future generations of GMC students.
In recognition of his distinguished military career, exceptional leadership, unwavering commitment to public service, and enduring contributions to his community, territory, and nation, Georgia Military College proudly honors Major General Kodjo S. Knox-Limbacker as the recipient of the 2026 Distinguished Alumnus Award.
