U.S. Soldiers with the 201st Regional Support Group, Georgia Army National Guard, and Airmen with the 116th Medical Group, Detachment 1 and the 165th Airlift Wing, both with the Georgia Air National Guard, conduct a joint chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear operational readiness exercise at Fort Stewart, Georgia, Aug. 9, 2026. The field training simulated a radiological bomb attack in a downtown portion of a city, with the participating units practicing their capabilities as part of an annual collective training exercise (U.S Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Josiah Meece).
Georgia Army and Air National Guard units conduct joint CBRN exercise
By Staff Sgt. Josiah Meece | Aug. 13, 2026
HINESVILLE, Ga. – U.S. Soldiers and Airmen with the Georgia National Guard conducted a joint medical readiness exercise at Fort Stewart, Aug. 9 through 10, 2026. The exercise is a collective training event between elements of the Georgia Army National Guard’s 201st Regional Support Group and the Georgia Air National Guard’s 116th Medical Group, Detachment 1 and the 165th Airlift Wing.
U.S. Air Force Capt. Dylan Brown, executive officer at headquarters of the Georgia Air National Guard, poses for a portrait inside the headquarters building at Clay National Guard Center, in Marietta, Georgia, Aug. 8, 2026. Brown was recently recognized as one of the University of Georgia's 40 Under 40 for his contributions to aviation, engineering and mentorship. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airmen First Class Kc Calhoun).
One conversation at a time: From finding his path to guiding others
By Calhoun KC | Aug. 12, 2026
MARIETTA, Ga. – As a high school student climbing into a family friend’s Piper PA-28 Cherokee aircraft for the first time, Capt. Dylan Brown, executive officer at Georgia Air National Guard Headquarters, discovered more than the thrill of flying. As he watched Georgia disappear beneath the wings, he found a passion that would shape his career and inspire him to help others pursue opportunities in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
U.S. Army Soldier, Staff Sgt. Jaeden Hamelly with the Headquarters and Headquarters Company 177th Brigade Engineer Battalion poses during a photoshoot after being crowned Miss Connecticut USA on May 24, 2026. Staff Sgt. Hamelly will represent Connecticut at Miss USA on August 27, 2026.
Georgia Guard combat medic, Miss Connecticut USA, competes for Miss USA 2026
By Amanda Russell | Aug. 10, 2026
MARIETTA, Ga. – The first day at her initial duty station at the Brooke Army Medical Center Trauma Unit on Fort Sam Houston, TX, Staff Sgt. Jaeden Hamelly had to respond to a 14 year old boy who lit himself on fire in a failed attempt to take his own life. This traumatic event was unbearable and at that moment, she told herself that she could not do this. However, she had leadership who noticed this struggle and gave her the necessary push to overcome her distress.
MCCAYSVILLE, Ga. — Georgia State Defense Force Soldiers deployed to McCaysville on Aug. 3 to assist local officials and residents as recovery efforts continued following devastating flash flooding that struck the North Georgia community overnight Aug. 1-2.
Georgia State Defense Force Soldiers Support McCaysville Flood Recovery
By Sgt. Emma Foley, Georgia State Defense Force Public Affairs | Aug. 3, 2026
MCCAYSVILLE, Ga. — Georgia State Defense Force Soldiers deployed to McCaysville on Aug. 3 to assist local officials and residents as recovery efforts continued following devastating flash flooding that struck the North Georgia community overnight Aug. 1-2.
(From the left) Sgt. Louis Ferdinando, 1st Lt. Jacob Wagner, Spc. Fredie Cerrano, Spc. Brayden Cundiff, and Spc. Ryan Austin, all with the Georgia Army National Guard, U.S. Army, assigned to Joint Task Force-District of Columbia (JTF-DC) in support of the D.C. Safe and Beautiful mission, pose for a photo in Arlington, V.A., July 21, 2026. Approximately 5,000 National Guard members are supporting the mission, providing critical assistance to the Metropolitan Police Department to help ensure the safety of residents, commuters, and visitors throughout the District. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Makayla Panzer)
Georgia National Guard Soldiers Assist in Medical Emergency
By Spc. Makayla Panzer | July 23, 2026
WASHINGTON – As the sun peaked through the groomed trees lining Dumbarton Street Northwest, casting light upon the brick homes and businesses, pedestrians on foot, in cars and on bikes make their way on the busy, hot, July 20th morning. Rapid footsteps can be heard as Georgia Army National Guardsmen conduct their routine patrols in support of the DC Safe and Beautiful mission.
Soldiers of the 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team stand in formation during the brigade’s change of command ceremony at brigade headquarters in Macon, Ga. July 19, 2026.
Change of Command for Historic 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team
By William Carraway | July 19, 2026
The Georgia Army National Guard’s 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team held a change of command ceremony July 19, 2026, at Volunteer Headquarters in Macon, Georgia. Brigadier General Jason Fryman, commanding general of the Georgia Army National Guard, presided over the ceremony in which Col. Nate Stone relinquished command to Col. Matt Johnston.
U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Clint Cowser, command senior enlisted advisor, sheaths the noncommissioned officer sword during the Command Senior Enlisted Leader change of responsibility ceremony at the Clay National Guard Center, Marietta, Georgia, July 11, 2026. This ceremony reflects the change of responsibility of the Georgia National Guard Senior Enlisted Advisor who serves as the principal enlisted advisor to the Adjutant General on all matters involving enlisted personnel.
Cowser Takes Responsibility as Georgia National Guard's Newest Senior Enlisted Leader
By Sgt. Chasity Williams | July 11, 2026
The Georgia National Guard welcomed their new command senior enlisted leader July 11, 2026, when U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Clint Cowser assumed responsibility from U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Matthew Marks at the Clay National Guard Center, Marietta, Georgia. U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Richard D. Wilson, the Adjutant General of Georgia, presided over the ceremony and congratulated both parties as they began their new journeys.
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