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Georgia National Guard begins Hurricane Ida recovery operations with Louisiana
September 8, 2021 — Approximately 360 Georgia NG Soldiers and Airmen are providing debris clearance and security alongside Guardsmen from 12 states and local authorities. “Part of our culture is to alleviate suffering and that is at the core of this deployment,” said Maj. Gen. Tom Carden, the adjutant general of the Georgia National Guard. Georgia Guardsmen who are... MORE

Georgia National Guard supports Louisiana during Hurricane Ida response
September 2, 2021 — The Georgia National Guard mobilized approximately 360 Citizen Soldiers and Airmen Wednesday, to assist the Louisiana National Guard with recovery operations after the devastating effects of Hurricane Ida. “There is always a huge debris clearance mission when dealing with Category 5 hurricanes,” said Maj. Gen. Tom Carden, the adjutant general of... MORE

Georgia National Guard activates to support COVID-19 Delta variant response
August 25, 2021 — Approximately 100 Soldiers and Airmen will begin assisting healthcare workers at hospitals across the state during the current increase in cases and hospitalizations. Service members will provide assistance at the following hospitals, Southeast Georgia Health System in Brunswick, Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, Wellstar Kennestone,... MORE

Georgia National Guard Soldiers to participate in multinational, overseas exercise Agile Spirit 2021
July 23, 2021 — The 110th Combat Service Support Battalion and the 122nd Tactical Support Detachment, Georgia National Guard, will participate in Agile Spirit 2021 in the Country of Georgia, July 26-August 6, 2021.“The Georgia Army National Guard has a long standing relationship with the Country of Georgia which allows us to be able to operate as a unified force,”... MORE

Joint Task Force deputy commander retires after 39 years of service
June 16, 2021 — Colonel Wallace E. Steinbrecher, after serving 39 years, retires from the U.S. Army National Guard on June 16, while serving as Deputy Commander for Joint Task Force North, Fort Bliss, Texas. Georgia National Guard forces have supported the JTF-N mission within the Southwest region under the command of Steinbrecher since October of 2019. In... MORE

Georgia National Guard Memorial Day Observance Ceremony
May 11, 2021 — Media are invited to attend the Georgia National Guard Memorial Day Observance ceremony. This ceremony honors Guardsmen and Reservists who paid the ultimate sacrifice during their time in service.What: Georgia Department of Defense hosts the annual Memorial Day Observance ceremony.When: Thursday, May 27, 2021, at 10:00 a.m.Where: Clay National... MORE

Georgia National Guard members return home from 59th Presidential Inauguration support mission
January 25, 2021 — Georgia National Guard personnel have returned to Georgia, except for a handful of volunteers, after answering the nation’s call to assist the District of Columbia National Guard and the United States Secret Service during the 59th Presidential Inauguration, Jan 20, 2021. Those remaining in DC will meet up with a new, small group (100+) of Georgia... MORE

Georgia National Guard conducts promotion ceremony: hometown Airman promotes to brigadier general
November 11, 2020 — Col. Konata Ato Crumbly, director of the joint staff, Georgia National Guard (NG), will be promoted to the rank of Brigadier General during a ceremony Thursday, 2 p.m., at the Museum of Aviation, Century of Flight hangar, here. Crumbly, a native of Fort Valley, Ga., will be the first Air National Guard (ANG) Brigadier General to lead the joint... MORE

Georgia National Guard Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
September 30, 2020 — The Georgia National Guard (NG) will celebrate Hispanic Heritage month by holding a program at Drill Hall, Clay National Guard Center, Thursday, 11 a.m., which will recognize Hispanics and Hispanic-Americans for their contribution and sacrifice to the state and nation. The audience will hear from Major General John King, Commander, Contingency... MORE

Georgia National Guard to Participate in Noble Partner 20
September 3, 2020 — More than 250 Georgia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen will participate in training exercise Noble Partner 20 from September 7-18 in the country of Georgia.Noble Partner 20 is a Georgian Defense Force and U.S. Army Europe cooperatively-led exercise hosted at Vaziani and Camp Norio training areas in Georgia. The exercise is designed to enhance... MORE