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Four Soldiers crowned Best Warriors in Multi-MSC Level Competition
February 22, 2026
U.S. Army Soldiers Sgt. Andrew Hartsfield, a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter repairer representing the Marietta-based Headquarters, 78th Aviation Troop Command, Spc. David Stratton, a health care specialist representing the Marietta-based 1st Battalion, 171st Aviation Regiment, 78th Aviation Troop Command, Georgia Army National Guard, Sgt. Kevin Hernandez, a signals collection analyst representing the Forest Park-based 221st Intelligence and Electronic Warfare Battalion, 78th Troop Command, Georgia Army National Guard, and Spc. Johannes Van Der, an airdrop specialist representing the Marietta-based 781st Troop Command Detachment, 78th Troop Command, Georgia Army National Guard, pose for a photo during the awards ceremony of the 2026 78th Troop Command-78th Aviation Troop Command Joint Best Warrior Competition, Feb. 22, 2026, at the Clay National Guard Center, Marietta, Georgia. The competition demonstrates the readiness and lethality of the 78th Troop Command and 78th Aviation Troop Command Soldiers by testing the competitors with physical fitness assessments, written exams, and other warrior tasks and battle drills. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Chasity Williams)
Georgia National Guard Soldiers Reunite Lost Puppy with Owner During D.C. Patrol
February 12, 2026
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Cesar Serrano, Georgia National Guard, cares for a lost dog at the Anacostia Metro Station in Washington, D.C., Feb. 9, 2026, before it was safely returned to its owner. Approximately 2,700 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 1st Lt. David Okonofua)
National Guard’s First 4-Star Vice Chief Credits Georgia’s ‘Leadership Factory’
February 12, 2026
Air Force Gen. Steve Nordhaus, the 30th Chief of the National Guard Bureau, left, welcomes Army Gen. Thomas Carden to the Pentagon as he assumes the role of the 13th Vice Chief of the National Guard Bureau, Arlington, Virginia, Feb. 3, 2026. Carden, a Georgia Guardsman, most recently served as the deputy commander for U.S. Northern Command and vice commander for U.S. Element, North American Aerospace Defense Command at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Zach Sheely)
Following a Paper Trail
February 7, 2026
U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Kimberly Gilleran and Maj. Nicholas Long, senior enlisted leader and commander of the Marietta-based 93rd Financial Management Support Detachment, 781st Troop Command Detachment, 78th Troop Command, Georgia Army National Guard, case the battalion's colors during the unit's departure ceremony at Clay National Guard Center, Marietta, Georgia, Feb. 7, 2026. The ceremony was held in honor of the unit's upcoming mobilization to the U.S. Army Central Command's area of responsibility. The mission of the unit is to provide financial support to units from brigade to theater level. The casing of the colors symbolizes the unit's readiness and preparation to operate away from their home station. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Ayanna Tillman)
Savannah Combat Readiness Training Center hosts exercise Sentry South 26.1, formally exercise Sentry Savannah
January 28, 2026
A U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning II pilot assigned to the 33rd Fighter Wing, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, taxis on the flight line of the Georgia Combat Readiness Training Center (CRTC) during exercise Sentry South 26.1 at the Savannah Air National Guard Base, Georgia, Jan. 23, 2026. Sentry South 26.1 in Savannah is an Air National Guard-led counterair exercise held at the Georgia CRTC, also known as the Air Dominance Center, that trains hundreds of participants annually in offensive and defensive counterair missions with 4th- and 5th-generation aircraft to enhance combat readiness and joint integration. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Coursey)
Georgia DoD Demonstrates Operational Readiness During Winter Storm Fern
January 27, 2026
Georgia State Defense Force (GSDF) personnel remove debris from a residential area during Winter Storm Fern in White County, Georgia Jan. 26, 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. The Georgia Department of Defense is trained and equipped to ensure rapid, coordinated and effective support is available to civil authorities on short notice. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Jeron Walker)
Georgia Guard launches new drone dominance program
January 16, 2026
Georgia Army National Guard Soldiers participate in an Unmanned Aerial Systems Operator's Course Jan. 5-16, 2026 in Fort Stewart, Ga. Students received classroom instruction and performed hands-on training with the RQ-28 Short Range Reconnaissance platform, a small rucksack-portable quadcopter drone.
165 FSS Serves Up a Fresh Dining Experience for Airmen
January 11, 2026
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Sandra Moukam, a services specialist assigned to the 165th Force Support Squadron (FSS), 165th Airlift Wing, Georgia Air National Guard, chops ingredients during lunch preparation at the Savannah Air National Guard Base, Georgia, Oct. 18 2025. The 165 FSS is implementing updates to improve Airmen’s experience at the dining facility, to include new menu items, a modernized dining space, and a cashless payment option. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Selena Acosta)
Georgia Army National Guard’s Maintenance Program Named Best in Nation
January 8, 2026
U.S. Army Sgt. Gelensia Jackson, a wheeled vehicle mechanic with the Washington-based Field Maintenance Shop (FMS), Joint Force Headquarters, Georgia Army National Guard, makes repairs on a Humvee in Augusta, Georgia, Oct. 2, 2024. The Georgia National Guard has mobilized to provide response and recovery support to areas in the state impacted by Hurricane Helene. At the direction of the Governor and through the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS), the Georgia National Guard will continue to partner local, state, and federal entities in this effort. (U.S. National Guard Photo by Sgt. Thomas Norris)
Georgia National Guard Unit Achieves Historic Score on Inspection
December 18, 2025
Members of multiple Civil Support Teams prepare to execute active shooter response operations during Patriot 25 at the Guardian Centers in Perry, Georgia, March 27, 2025. Approximately 700 participants from the National Guard as well as federal, state, and local agencies are taking part in Patriot 25, a National Guard-sponsored exercise designed to enhance domestic response readiness and interagency coordination. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Jeff Rice)
Four Soldiers crowned Best Warriors in Multi-MSC Level Competition
February 22, 2026
U.S. Army Soldiers Sgt. Andrew Hartsfield, a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter repairer representing the Marietta-based Headquarters, 78th Aviation Troop Command, Spc. David Stratton, a health care specialist representing the Marietta-based 1st Battalion, 171st Aviation Regiment, 78th Aviation Troop Command, Georgia Army National Guard, Sgt. Kevin Hernandez, a signals collection analyst representing the Forest Park-based 221st Intelligence and Electronic Warfare Battalion, 78th Troop Command, Georgia Army National Guard, and Spc. Johannes Van Der, an airdrop specialist representing the Marietta-based 781st Troop Command Detachment, 78th Troop Command, Georgia Army National Guard, pose for a photo during the awards ceremony of the 2026 78th Troop Command-78th Aviation Troop Command Joint Best Warrior Competition, Feb. 22, 2026, at the Clay National Guard Center, Marietta, Georgia. The competition demonstrates the readiness and lethality of the 78th Troop Command and 78th Aviation Troop Command Soldiers by testing the competitors with physical fitness assessments, written exams, and other warrior tasks and battle drills. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Chasity Williams)
Georgia National Guard Soldiers Reunite Lost Puppy with Owner During D.C. Patrol
February 12, 2026
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Cesar Serrano, Georgia National Guard, cares for a lost dog at the Anacostia Metro Station in Washington, D.C., Feb. 9, 2026, before it was safely returned to its owner. Approximately 2,700 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 1st Lt. David Okonofua)
National Guard’s First 4-Star Vice Chief Credits Georgia’s ‘Leadership Factory’
February 12, 2026
Air Force Gen. Steve Nordhaus, the 30th Chief of the National Guard Bureau, left, welcomes Army Gen. Thomas Carden to the Pentagon as he assumes the role of the 13th Vice Chief of the National Guard Bureau, Arlington, Virginia, Feb. 3, 2026. Carden, a Georgia Guardsman, most recently served as the deputy commander for U.S. Northern Command and vice commander for U.S. Element, North American Aerospace Defense Command at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Zach Sheely)
Following a Paper Trail
February 7, 2026
U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Kimberly Gilleran and Maj. Nicholas Long, senior enlisted leader and commander of the Marietta-based 93rd Financial Management Support Detachment, 781st Troop Command Detachment, 78th Troop Command, Georgia Army National Guard, case the battalion's colors during the unit's departure ceremony at Clay National Guard Center, Marietta, Georgia, Feb. 7, 2026. The ceremony was held in honor of the unit's upcoming mobilization to the U.S. Army Central Command's area of responsibility. The mission of the unit is to provide financial support to units from brigade to theater level. The casing of the colors symbolizes the unit's readiness and preparation to operate away from their home station. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Ayanna Tillman)
Savannah Combat Readiness Training Center hosts exercise Sentry South 26.1, formally exercise Sentry Savannah
January 28, 2026
A U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning II pilot assigned to the 33rd Fighter Wing, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, taxis on the flight line of the Georgia Combat Readiness Training Center (CRTC) during exercise Sentry South 26.1 at the Savannah Air National Guard Base, Georgia, Jan. 23, 2026. Sentry South 26.1 in Savannah is an Air National Guard-led counterair exercise held at the Georgia CRTC, also known as the Air Dominance Center, that trains hundreds of participants annually in offensive and defensive counterair missions with 4th- and 5th-generation aircraft to enhance combat readiness and joint integration. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Coursey)
Georgia DoD Demonstrates Operational Readiness During Winter Storm Fern
January 27, 2026
Georgia State Defense Force (GSDF) personnel remove debris from a residential area during Winter Storm Fern in White County, Georgia Jan. 26, 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. The Georgia Department of Defense is trained and equipped to ensure rapid, coordinated and effective support is available to civil authorities on short notice. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Jeron Walker)
Georgia Guard launches new drone dominance program
January 16, 2026
Georgia Army National Guard Soldiers participate in an Unmanned Aerial Systems Operator's Course Jan. 5-16, 2026 in Fort Stewart, Ga. Students received classroom instruction and performed hands-on training with the RQ-28 Short Range Reconnaissance platform, a small rucksack-portable quadcopter drone.
165 FSS Serves Up a Fresh Dining Experience for Airmen
January 11, 2026
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Sandra Moukam, a services specialist assigned to the 165th Force Support Squadron (FSS), 165th Airlift Wing, Georgia Air National Guard, chops ingredients during lunch preparation at the Savannah Air National Guard Base, Georgia, Oct. 18 2025. The 165 FSS is implementing updates to improve Airmen’s experience at the dining facility, to include new menu items, a modernized dining space, and a cashless payment option. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Selena Acosta)
Georgia Army National Guard’s Maintenance Program Named Best in Nation
January 8, 2026
U.S. Army Sgt. Gelensia Jackson, a wheeled vehicle mechanic with the Washington-based Field Maintenance Shop (FMS), Joint Force Headquarters, Georgia Army National Guard, makes repairs on a Humvee in Augusta, Georgia, Oct. 2, 2024. The Georgia National Guard has mobilized to provide response and recovery support to areas in the state impacted by Hurricane Helene. At the direction of the Governor and through the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS), the Georgia National Guard will continue to partner local, state, and federal entities in this effort. (U.S. National Guard Photo by Sgt. Thomas Norris)
Georgia National Guard Unit Achieves Historic Score on Inspection
December 18, 2025
Members of multiple Civil Support Teams prepare to execute active shooter response operations during Patriot 25 at the Guardian Centers in Perry, Georgia, March 27, 2025. Approximately 700 participants from the National Guard as well as federal, state, and local agencies are taking part in Patriot 25, a National Guard-sponsored exercise designed to enhance domestic response readiness and interagency coordination. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Jeff Rice)
Four Soldiers crowned Best Warriors in Multi-MSC Level Competition
February 22, 2026
U.S. Army Soldiers Sgt. Andrew Hartsfield, a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter repairer representing the Marietta-based Headquarters, 78th Aviation Troop Command, Spc. David Stratton, a health care specialist representing the Marietta-based 1st Battalion, 171st Aviation Regiment, 78th Aviation Troop Command, Georgia Army National Guard, Sgt. Kevin Hernandez, a signals collection analyst representing the Forest Park-based 221st Intelligence and Electronic Warfare Battalion, 78th Troop Command, Georgia Army National Guard, and Spc. Johannes Van Der, an airdrop specialist representing the Marietta-based 781st Troop Command Detachment, 78th Troop Command, Georgia Army National Guard, pose for a photo during the awards ceremony of the 2026 78th Troop Command-78th Aviation Troop Command Joint Best Warrior Competition, Feb. 22, 2026, at the Clay National Guard Center, Marietta, Georgia. The competition demonstrates the readiness and lethality of the 78th Troop Command and 78th Aviation Troop Command Soldiers by testing the competitors with physical fitness assessments, written exams, and other warrior tasks and battle drills. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Chasity Williams)
Georgia National Guard Soldiers Reunite Lost Puppy with Owner During D.C. Patrol
February 12, 2026
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Cesar Serrano, Georgia National Guard, cares for a lost dog at the Anacostia Metro Station in Washington, D.C., Feb. 9, 2026, before it was safely returned to its owner. Approximately 2,700 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 1st Lt. David Okonofua)
National Guard’s First 4-Star Vice Chief Credits Georgia’s ‘Leadership Factory’
February 12, 2026
Air Force Gen. Steve Nordhaus, the 30th Chief of the National Guard Bureau, left, welcomes Army Gen. Thomas Carden to the Pentagon as he assumes the role of the 13th Vice Chief of the National Guard Bureau, Arlington, Virginia, Feb. 3, 2026. Carden, a Georgia Guardsman, most recently served as the deputy commander for U.S. Northern Command and vice commander for U.S. Element, North American Aerospace Defense Command at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Zach Sheely)
Following a Paper Trail
February 7, 2026
U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Kimberly Gilleran and Maj. Nicholas Long, senior enlisted leader and commander of the Marietta-based 93rd Financial Management Support Detachment, 781st Troop Command Detachment, 78th Troop Command, Georgia Army National Guard, case the battalion's colors during the unit's departure ceremony at Clay National Guard Center, Marietta, Georgia, Feb. 7, 2026. The ceremony was held in honor of the unit's upcoming mobilization to the U.S. Army Central Command's area of responsibility. The mission of the unit is to provide financial support to units from brigade to theater level. The casing of the colors symbolizes the unit's readiness and preparation to operate away from their home station. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Ayanna Tillman)
Savannah Combat Readiness Training Center hosts exercise Sentry South 26.1, formally exercise Sentry Savannah
January 28, 2026
A U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning II pilot assigned to the 33rd Fighter Wing, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, taxis on the flight line of the Georgia Combat Readiness Training Center (CRTC) during exercise Sentry South 26.1 at the Savannah Air National Guard Base, Georgia, Jan. 23, 2026. Sentry South 26.1 in Savannah is an Air National Guard-led counterair exercise held at the Georgia CRTC, also known as the Air Dominance Center, that trains hundreds of participants annually in offensive and defensive counterair missions with 4th- and 5th-generation aircraft to enhance combat readiness and joint integration. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Coursey)
Georgia DoD Demonstrates Operational Readiness During Winter Storm Fern
January 27, 2026
Georgia State Defense Force (GSDF) personnel remove debris from a residential area during Winter Storm Fern in White County, Georgia Jan. 26, 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. The Georgia Department of Defense is trained and equipped to ensure rapid, coordinated and effective support is available to civil authorities on short notice. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Jeron Walker)
Georgia Guard launches new drone dominance program
January 16, 2026
Georgia Army National Guard Soldiers participate in an Unmanned Aerial Systems Operator's Course Jan. 5-16, 2026 in Fort Stewart, Ga. Students received classroom instruction and performed hands-on training with the RQ-28 Short Range Reconnaissance platform, a small rucksack-portable quadcopter drone.
165 FSS Serves Up a Fresh Dining Experience for Airmen
January 11, 2026
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Sandra Moukam, a services specialist assigned to the 165th Force Support Squadron (FSS), 165th Airlift Wing, Georgia Air National Guard, chops ingredients during lunch preparation at the Savannah Air National Guard Base, Georgia, Oct. 18 2025. The 165 FSS is implementing updates to improve Airmen’s experience at the dining facility, to include new menu items, a modernized dining space, and a cashless payment option. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Selena Acosta)
Georgia Army National Guard’s Maintenance Program Named Best in Nation
January 8, 2026
U.S. Army Sgt. Gelensia Jackson, a wheeled vehicle mechanic with the Washington-based Field Maintenance Shop (FMS), Joint Force Headquarters, Georgia Army National Guard, makes repairs on a Humvee in Augusta, Georgia, Oct. 2, 2024. The Georgia National Guard has mobilized to provide response and recovery support to areas in the state impacted by Hurricane Helene. At the direction of the Governor and through the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS), the Georgia National Guard will continue to partner local, state, and federal entities in this effort. (U.S. National Guard Photo by Sgt. Thomas Norris)
Georgia National Guard Unit Achieves Historic Score on Inspection
December 18, 2025
Members of multiple Civil Support Teams prepare to execute active shooter response operations during Patriot 25 at the Guardian Centers in Perry, Georgia, March 27, 2025. Approximately 700 participants from the National Guard as well as federal, state, and local agencies are taking part in Patriot 25, a National Guard-sponsored exercise designed to enhance domestic response readiness and interagency coordination. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Jeff Rice)