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Soldier’s Medal awarded to Georgia Guardsman who pulled driver from burning SUV
September 24, 2025 — ATLANTA – What began as a routine morning run ended with Command Sgt. Maj. Jon A. Ring risking his life to save another. For his actions, he received the Soldier’s Medal, the Army’s highest award for heroism not involving conflict with an enemy, during a ceremony Sept. 22 at the Georgia State Capitol. ... MORE

Command Sgt. Maj. Jon A. Ring stands with Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp during a Soldier’s Medal ceremony at the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta, Sept. 22, 2025. Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp hosted the Ring family for the presentation. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Elizabeth Pena)

49th Annual Enlisted Association of the National Guard of Georgia Conference
September 22, 2025 — LAGRANGE, Ga. – The 49th Annual Enlisted Association of the National Guard of Georgia (EANGGA) Conference gathered enlisted Soldiers, Airmen, and their families to foster professional development, mutual support, and advocacy. As the state-level annual meeting for the association, the conference serves as a forum to elevate the welfare and prestige of the Georgia National Guard while conducting critical organizational business—all to advance policies and benefits that impact Guardsmen and their loved ones. ... MORE

Senior Enlisted Advisor John Raines, SEA to the Chief, National Guard Bureau, delivers remarks during the 49th Annual Enlisted Association of the National Guard of Georgia Conference, Sept. 20, 2025, in LaGrange, Ga. The event brings together enlisted leaders, Soldiers, and Airmen to strengthen professional development, mutual support, and advocacy.

Georgia Guard Engineers Deploy in Support of USAFRICOM
September 17, 2025 — The Georgia Army National Guard’s 863rd Engineer Utilities Detachment (EUD) is deploying in support of United States Africa Command (USAFRICOM). A send-off ceremony was held Sept. 17 at Hunter Army Airfield, Ga., before Soldiers boarded a flight to conduct final training in Texas enroute to mobilizing overseas for a year-long rotation. ... MORE

Georgia Army National Guard State Command Sergeant Major John Ballenger and Colonel Christopher Powell, commander of the 648th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, shake hands with Soldiers of the 863rd Engineer Utilities Detachment as they board a plane for training at Hunter Army Airfield, Ga., before the unit's mobilization in support of United States Africa Command.

Georgia National Guard’s 111th EW Company Leads the Way in Electromagnetic Warfare Modernization
August 26, 2025 — The Georgia Army National Guard’s 111th Electromagnetic Warfare (EW) Company, based out of Forest Park, Ga. is rapidly establishing itself as a leader in the Army’s modernization efforts within the electromagnetic spectrum. Following its official activation this June, the unit has recently completed a dedicated field training exercise, Operation Golden Corridor; and supported the Indiana National Guard’s 76th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (IBCT) during a Warfighter Exercise (WFX 25-05), demonstrating its growing capabilities and impact... MORE

The 111th Electromagnetic Warfare Company conducts training exercise, Operation Golden Corridor in Dahlonega, Georgia, August 15, 2025.

Georgia DOD Hosts NORAD and USNORTHCOM Training to Bolster Domestic Response Capabilities
August 22, 2025 — MARIETTA, Ga. – The Georgia Department of Defense hosted a mobile training team (MTT) from North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) to deliver a five-day Joint Forces Headquarters/Joint Task Force Staff Training Course (JSTC). The course, which was conducted August 17-22, 2025, at the Clay National Guard Center, focused on enhancing Georgia’s homeland defense capabilities and strengthening interagency collaboration. ... MORE

A mobile training team instructor from North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) prepares joint staff planners from the Georgia National Guard for a classroom exercise during a Joint Forces Headquarters/Joint Task Force Staff Training Course (JSTC)

Georgia Army National Guard Soldiers return from Central Europe Deployment
August 16, 2025 — WARNER ROBINS, Ga. – More than 55 Soldiers of the Georgia Army National Guard’s 110th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion returned home August 16, 2025, following a nine-month deployment to Poland in support of U.S. Army Europe operations... MORE

Georgia Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to the 110th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion return to their home state of Georgia at Robins Air Force Base on August 16, 2025, following a nine-month deployment to Poland in support of U.S. Army Europe operations.

Agile Spirit 25 Concludes with Unified Display of Allied Strength and Readiness
August 7, 2025 — Agile Spirit 25 officially concluded Aug. 6, 2025, following two weeks of multinational joint training across Georgia and Türkiye. The exercise brought together over 2,000 troops from nine nations in a full-spectrum display of interoperability, mobility, and tactical precision. ... MORE

U.S. Army Soldiers with 1st Squadron, 91st Cavalry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, conduct convoy operations with the Georgian Army from Senaki Traning Area to Vanziani Traning Area July 26, 2025, during Agile Spirit 25

Community leaders selected as honorary commanders at Georgia Air National Guard’s 165th Airlift Wing and Air Dominance Center
July 31, 2025 — The 165th Airlift Wing and Air Dominance Center inducted 15 local leaders to the renewed Honorary Commanders Program during a ceremony at the Savannah Air National Guard Base, Georgia, July 31, 2025... MORE

The 165th Airlift Wing and Air Dominance Center inducted 15 local leaders to the renewed Honorary Commanders Program during a ceremony at the Savannah Air National Guard Base, Georgia, July 31, 2025.

165th Civil Engineers build sustainable homes for Hawaiian community during Innovation Readiness Training
July 12, 2025 — The ability to mobilize quickly, adapt under pressure, and work in austere environments is essential for mission-ready civil engineers. This summer, Airmen from the Georgia Air National Guard’s 165th Civil Engineer Squadron (165 CES) traveled to Waianae, Hawaii, to benefit a community in need during a Department of Defense sponsored Innovation Readiness Training (IRT) project. During the IRT, Airmen supported the construction of Puʻuhonua o Waiʻanae, an affordable housing development, and in return gained valuable hands-on experience... MORE

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 165th Airlift Wing, Georgia Air National Guard, and 567th Red Horse Squadron, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, continue excavating soil for the foundation of a tiny home at Puʻuhonua o Waiʻanae, an affordable housing site, during Innovation Readiness Training (IRT) in Waiʻanae, Hawaii, July 9, 2025.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers dedicates vessel to a Georgia Guardsman
June 13, 2025 — SAVANNAH, Ga. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, dedicated a 23-foot hydrographic survey vessel named Beale, to honor the selfless service of Sgt. 1st Class John C. Beale, during a ceremony in Savannah, Ga., June 12, 2025. ... MORE

A 23-foot hydrographic survey vessel named Beale, to honor the selfless service of Sgt. 1st Class John C. Beale, during a ceremony in Savannah, June 12, 2025.