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Georgia Air National Guard vaccinates 3rd Infantry Division Soldiers
April 15, 2021 — Airmen from the Georgia Air National Guard gave a shot in the arm to the active component by providing COVID-19 vaccines to U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division April 10, 2021, in Atlanta.The Dogface Soldiers from Fort Stewart have been in Atlanta since March assisting the Federal Emergency... MORE

Georgia Department of Defense, 94th Airlift Wing host motorcycle safety “dust off”
April 1, 2021 — The Georgia Department of Defense and U.S. Air Force Reserve’s 94th Airlift Wing hosted a joint motorcycle safety “dust off” event April 1, 2021, at Dobbins Air Reserve Base in Marietta, Georgia. Open to service members, DoD civilians, retirees and family, the event promoted motorcycle safety, awareness and fellowship.“This event is to get people... MORE

Georgia National Guard observes Women’s History Month 2021
March 25, 2021 — The Georgia National Guard recognized the history of military service by women during a virtual event March 25, 2021, at Clay National Guard Center, Marietta, Georgia. U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Thomas Carden, The Adjutant General of Georgia, presided over the event.“Organizations that fail to celebrate success have less success which to celebrate,” said... MORE

Leadership Cobb get taste of military life from Georgia DoD, 94th Airlift Wing
March 22, 2021 — The Georgia Department of Defense and U.S. Air Force Reserve’s 94th Airlift Wing hosted the 2020 cohort of Leadership Cobb March 3, 2021, in Marietta, Georgia. U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Dwayne Wilson, commanding general of the Georgia Army National Guard, was the ranking officer hosting the guests.“We are here today because of the outstanding support we... MORE

177th Brigade Engineer Battalion brings diverse skills to 48th IBCT
February 25, 2021 — In a brigade of infantry, cavalry and artillery battalions, one battalion distinguishes itself through the diverse and varied skills it brings to the fight. Don’t let the word “engineer” in 177th Brigade Engineer Battalion (BEB) fool you. Fortress Battalion provides more than just engineering assets critical to supporting the entire 48th Infantry... MORE

Georgia National Guard provides support to vaccination sites
February 22, 2021 — The Georgia National Guard began a new assignment on Feb. 22, 2021, as the COVID-19 response effort continues.Today, the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA) and Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) opened four mass vaccination sites in Albany, Clarkesville, Hapeville and Macon.Over 130 Georgia National Guard... MORE

Georgia National Guard Celebrates Black History Month 2021
February 10, 2021 — The Georgia National Guard observed Black History month with a “Black History: An American History” presentation, Feb. 10, 2021, at Clay National Guard Center in Marietta, Georgia. A small gathering of spectators attended while the Georgia National Guard livestreamed the event due to COVID-19 considerations.U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Tom Carden, The... MORE

Chief Information Officer of the Ga. ARNG Promoted to Colonel
January 20, 2021 — Family, friends and service members of the Georgia Department of Defense gathered in the drill hall of the Ga. DoD Joint Force Headquarters in Marietta, Ga. and online via Facebook Live Jan. 19, 2021 to witness the promotion of Lt. Col. Barry Simmons to colonel. Brigadier General Dwayne Wilson, commander of the Ga. Army National Guard, presided... MORE

New Senior Enlisted Leader for the Ga. Department of Defense
January 8, 2021 — U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj . Matthew Marks assumed responsibility as the senior enlisted leader of the Georgia Department of Defense during a change of responsibility ceremony at Dobbins Air Reserve Base in Marietta, Ga., Jan. 8, 2021. Marks assumed the mantle of responsibility from Command Sgt. Maj. Roy Marchert, who is retiring after more than 30... MORE

Georgia Guardsmen graduate from Grady medical technician course
December 16, 2020 — U.S. Army Soldiers and U.S. Air Force Airmen of the Georgia National Guard graduated from Grady Memorial Hospital Education Center's Emergency Medical Services' Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Program on December 16, 2020, Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia.The Georgia National Guard partnered with Grady Memorial Hospital's Emergency... MORE