August edition of the Georgia Guardsman
This month's edition is packed with quality content, including a feature story on Staff Sgt. McMakin, who is representing Georgia and the entire region by competing against the Army National Guard’s top non-commissioned officers in the annual Best Warrior competition. Also in this edition, you'll find news about the 648th MEB's first ever change of command, an update on the efforts of the Georgia National Guard Historical society, a feature story about the 224thJCSS efforts with SOUTHCOM through Operation Continuing Promise, news about the Georgia Department of Defense honoring the Atlanta Braves and Bobby Cox for their outstanding support of the U.S. Military as a whole and the Georgia Guard specifically – and other content that just can't be found anywhere else!
The Public Affairs Office, Georgia Department of Defense, has finished this month's edition of the Georgia Guardsman. For six decades, the Georgia Guardsman has delivered timely and relevant news about the Georgia National Guard and - more recently - the Georgia State Defense Force. | READ ON
The August edition of the Georgia Air Guard's monthly news letter, the Boars Tale, is now online and available for your reading pleasure!
The 3,500 members of the Georgia Air National Guard recently said goodbye Maj. Gen. Scott A. Hammond after 35 years of dedicated military service, and now welcome their new commanding general, Brig. Gen. Thomas Moore.
Also included in this edition is a note about high-quality child care for military service members, a column from both the Chaplain and one of the Air Guard's resident historians, a note about Women's Equality Month, some information about upcoming appearances for the Air National Guard Band of the South, and some comments from Brig Gen. Robert Shannon, Vice Commander of the Georgia Air National Guard. | READ ON
The most current edition of the Georgia State Defense Force's periodical - Heads Up - is available online. In this edition, there is news about the Soldiers and officers from GSDF Headquarters Company who participated in the required Common Task Testing program, Dr. Mike O’Rear becoming the oldest 1st Lt. in the Georgia State Defense Force, Timothy Hardegree being promoted to Headquarters Company Sergeant Major, and a feature story about the Yellow Ribbon program at Ft. Stewart - for which, the GSDF volunteered 3,860 hours in March.
When ordered by the Adjutant General, the Georgia State Defense Force provides an organized, trained, disciplined, rapid response volunteer force to assist state and local government agencies, and civil relief organizations in impending or actual emergencies to assure the welfare and safety of the citizens of Georgia.| READ ON
The August edition of Phoenix Rising, the official newsletter of the SDF's 5th Brigade, is now available online as well.
Included in this edition is news about the 5th Brigade's SAR training, SDF work to welcome home the 148th BSB, and a brief historical column. | READ ON
Each year, every public agency in Georgia publishes an annual report for the Governor and state legislature. This annual report discusses the GA DOD command organization, identifies Georgia Army and Air Guard units across the state, and recognizes the efforts and accomplishments of the Air and Army National Guard and the Georgia State Defense Force. | FULL STORY
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