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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

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

Georgia National Guard hosts Joint Retirement Ceremony
December 12, 2020 — The Georgia National Guard honored five retirees during a retirement ceremony, Dec. 12, 2020, at Clay National Guard Center in Marietta, Georgia. U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Konata Crumbly, director of the joint staff, presided over the event.The Georgia National Guard presented the retirement ceremony virtually on Facebook Live in order to mitigate... MORE

Georgia Department of Defense celebrates National Guard's 384th birthday with awards
December 10, 2020 — The Georgia Department of Defense observed the National Guard's 384th birthday during a ceremony on Dec. 10, 2020, at Clay National Guard Center, Marietta, Georgia.At the same event, the Ga. DoD recognized several organizations and individuals for their service during 2020, notably the Georgia Army National Guard for receiving the Director's Award... MORE

Change of Command for Ga. National Guard Brigade Responsible for Homeland Response
December 6, 2020 — Colonel Alexander McLemore relinquished command of the Georgia Army National Guard’s Marietta-based 201st Regional Support Group, during a ceremony at Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Dec. 6, 2020. The 201st, one of ten National Guard units assigned a homeland response force, has been actively engaged throughout the year supporting coronavirus response... MORE

‘Charlie Med’ Keeps Soldiers and Civilians in the Fight
November 24, 2020 — One company of only 100 Soldiers ensures the health of a force of over 4,000 within the Georgia Army National Guard. Affectionately known as “Charlie Med”, the Macon-based Charlie Company, 148th Brigade Support Battalion, safeguards the medical readiness and care for the entire 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team.“We’re a brigade asset. We provide... MORE