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 National Guard Soldiers and civilian participants take part in the 108th Warrant Officer Birthday 5K at Clay National Guard Center in Marietta, Georgia, July 11, 2026. Warrant officers gather annually to commemorate Congress establishing the rank and grade of warrant officer in 1918. Serving in 17 branches and more than 60 specialties, warrant officers lead in combat, train future leaders and provide technical expertise across the force. The warrant officer cohort remains committed to mentorship and lifelong professional growth. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Cameron Boyd)
Georgia Army National Guard Commemorate Warrant Officer Corps' 108th Birthday
By Sgt. Nia Thompson | July 11, 2026
CLAY NATIONAL GUARD CENTER, Ga. -- The Georgia Army National Guard celebrated the Army Warrant Officer Corps’ 108th birthday by hosting a 5km run on July 11, 2026, in Marietta, Georgia.
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.
Youth Challenge Academy cadets lower the American flag during a ceremony event Sep. 19, 2025 in Fort Stewart, Ga.
Fort Stewart Youth Challenge Academy graduates take charge of their futures
By Charles Emmons | June 12, 2026
FORT STEWART, Ga.— The Georgia National Guard’s Fort Stewart Youth Challenge Academy (FSYCA) graduated a new class of 87 cadets June 9, marking the completion of a five-and-a-half-month program designed to provide second chances to at-risk youth between the ages of 16 and 18 who struggle to complete high school in a traditional setting.
U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to Company B, 148th Brigade Support Battalion, 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Georgia Army National Guard, conduct preliminary marksmanship instruction with an M240B machine gun during the 48th IBCT annual training at Fort Stewart, Georgia, May 30, 2026. Soldiers assigned to the 48th IBCT conduct annual training to sharpen warfighting skills and strengthen unit readiness through realistic, mission-focused training. This training period reinforces the brigade’s commitment to developing capable leaders, building cohesive teams and maintaining the highest standards of professionalism. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Jacob Tucker)
48th IBCT Trains for the Future Fight During Annual Training
By Spc. Ayanna Tillman | May 31, 2026
FORT STEWART, Ga. — The 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, comprised of more than 4,000 Soldiers across the Georgia Army National Guard, is conducting annual training at Fort Stewart, Georgia, as the brigade prepares for its transition into a Mobile Brigade Combat Team while continuing to develop Soldiers for future missions. Annual training serves as the National Guard’s program of record designed to build platoon-level readiness and ensure brigade combat teams remain prepared to deploy, fight and win in complex operational environments.
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