The Office Of The Adjutant General

The Georgia National Guard is comprised of nearly 14,000 personnel supporting overseas and domestic missions from nearly 70 readiness centers based in nearly 50 Georgia counties.  Headquartered at the Clay National Guard Center in Marietta, the Georgia National Guard is the sixth largest of the 54 National Guard states and territories and consists of the Georgia Army National Guard and Georgia Air National Guard. The capabilities of the Georgia National Guard combined with an all-volunteer State Defense Force and supported by state civilian employees forms the Georgia Department of Defense. 

Command Team

Mission

The Georgia Department of Defense provides ready military forces to Combatant Commanders and the Governor.

Vision

A strong, agile, and resilient organization capable of providing ready and relevant formations for the Joint Force globally and the Governor here at home. Postured to effectively respond today while continuing to modernize and transform for the future. Chosen for new missions and force structure while enabling our people to achieve their full potential through service to the State and Nation.
 

Core Values

AIR FORCE: Integrity First, Service Before Self, Excellence in All We Do
ARMY: Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity, Personal Courage
GA SDF: Professional Volunteers, Duty, Honor