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Fort Stewart Youth Challenge Academy graduates take charge of their futures
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... MORE

Youth Challenge Academy cadets lower the American flag during a ceremony event Sep. 19, 2025 in Fort Stewart, Ga.

48th IBCT Trains for the Future Fight During Annual Training
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... MORE

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)

Georgia National Guardsman safely de-escalates armed confrontation
May 23, 2026 — When an agitated man wielding a hammer and chains began chasing a mother and her young child through the streets of Southeast Washington, a Georgia National Guard Soldier’s civilian police training and teamwork kicked in just in time to prevent a possible tragedy... MORE

U.S. Army National Guard Spc. Rayshaun Clark, a military police officer with the Georgia National Guard, currently assigned to Joint Task Force- District of Columbia in support of the DC Safe and Beautiful mission, applied his training as both a military and civilian police officer to successful de-escalate a potentially violent confrontation at the Navy Yard in Washington, May 22, 2026. About 2,500 National Guard members support the D.C. Safe and Beautiful mission, assisting the Metropolitan Police Department in maintaining public safety for residents, commuters and visitors throughout the District.

Georgia National Guard Soldiers Respond Swiftly to Metro Theft and Assault Incident in Washington, D.C.
May 22, 2026 — Soldiers from the Georgia National Guard, assigned to Joint Task Force-District of Columbia in support of the DC Safe and Beautiful mission, provided static security at Federal Triangle Station and responded quickly to a theft and assault incident involving an older male suspect and a teenage victim, and helped ensure the safety of civilians until Metro Transit Police arrived on scene in Washington, May 20, 2026... MORE

U.S. Soldiers with the Georgia National Guard, assigned to Joint Task Force-District of Columbia in support of the DC Safe and Beautiful mission, poses for a photo after their shift in Washington, May 20, 2026. About 2,500 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. (Courtesy asset)

Georgia Guard Helps Seize 13+ Kilograms of Drugs
May 19, 2026 — Members of the Georgia National Guard Counterdrug Task Force assisted state and local law enforcement agencies in an investigation that resulted in the seizure of more than 13 kilograms (nearly 29 pounds) of fentanyl, cocaine and other drugs, along with 10 firearms, cash and other property (pictured above)... MORE

Georgia Army National Guard Aviation Unit Deploys to Africa
May 18, 2026 — MARIETTA, Ga. –Soldiers from the Georgia Army National Guard departed today for a deployment to Djibouti, where they will provide critical fixed-wing aviation support across the Horn of Africa. The departing element, Bravo Company of the 245th Aviation Regiment, operates the C-26 aircraft. They will serve primarily under U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), handling VIP transport, cargo logistics, and casualty evacuation (CASEVAC) missions... MORE

U.S. Army Maj. Charlie Snyder with Bravo Company, 245th Aviation Regiment, Georgia National Guard, conducts a preflight check on a C-26 Metroliner aircraft prior to a takeoff for a deployment, Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Georgia, May 13, 2026. Soldiers from the Georgia Army National Guard departed today for a deployment to Djibouti, where they will provide critical fixed-wing aviation support across the Horn of Africa. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Josiah Meece).

Unit and community history celebrated at armory rededication
May 6, 2026 — The Georgia National Guard celebrated its long history in Cedartown Georgia with a ceremony rededicating the Herbert R. Bridges National Guard Armory. The ribbon cutting ceremony followed extensive renovations of the facility that was constructed in 1955... MORE

Brigadier General Jason Fryman, commander of the Georgia Army National Guard; Soldiers of the Troop A, 108th Cavalry Regiment; and citizens of Polk County, Georgia, rededicate the Cedartown armory during a ceremony May 6, 2026.

Georgia DoD Concludes Joint Wildfire Suppression Operations in South Georgia
May 4, 2026 — MARIETTA, Ga.– The Georgia Department of Defense recently supported the Georgia Forestry Commission and the U.S. Forest Service with more than 100 guardsmen dedicated to wildfire suppression operations in South Georgia from April 23-30... MORE

A UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter crew with Charlie Company, 1st General Support Aviation Battalion, 106th Aviation Regiment, 78th Aviation Troop Command, Georgia Army National Guard, drops water from its Bambi Bucket on an active fire during the wildfire suppression efforts in Pineland, Georgia, April 25, 2026. The Georgia Department of Defense plays an integral role in declared emergencies by providing a versatile and ready force capable of responding to natural and manmade disasters across the United States. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Jordan McNeal)

78th Troop Command Welcomes New Commander
May 2, 2026 — The 78th Troop Command continued its legacy of leadership and service during a change of command ceremony May 2, 2026, at Campbell High School, marking a significant transition within the Georgia Army National Guard... MORE

U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Jason Fryman, commander of the Georgia Army National Guard, passes the 78th Troop Command colors to incoming commander U.S. Army Col. Rodney K. Tatum Jr. during the unit’s change of command ceremony at Campbell High School in Smyrna, Georgia, May 2, 2026. The passing of the colors symbolizes the transfer of authority and responsibility from the outgoing commander to the incoming commander. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Cameron Boyd)

Georgia DoD Participates in Multiagency Response to South Georgia Wildfires
April 26, 2026 — The Georgia Department of Defense (DoD) is assisting the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) and other state and local authorities with wildfire suppression in South Georgia... MORE

A CH-47 Chinook helicopter crew with Bravo Company, 1st General Support Aviation Battalion, 169th Aviation Regiment, 78th Aviation Troop Command, Georgia Army National Guard, dumps water with a Bambi Bucket during the wildfire suppression efforts in Pineland, Georgia, April 25, 2026. Defense plays an integral role in declared emergencies by providing a versatile and ready force capable of responding to natural and manmade disasters across the United States. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Jordan McNeal)