Georgia National Guard Black Hawk helicopters of the 78th Aviation Troop Command conduct a fly over of Canton National Cemetery, Canton, Ga. May 16, 2024.
The Georgia National Guard hosted the second of its three scheduled “Retiree Appreciation Day” events to a crowd of retired National Guard service members May 16, at the 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team headquarters in Macon, Ga.
Attendees received briefings from senior Georgia National Guard leaders and veteran’s service providers. Many of those participating updated their ID cards and learned about additional benefits available to them.
“The importance of these events is to demonstrate our continuing commitment to each retiree and their families,” said Thomas Meeks, Ga. National Guard deputy director of personnel.
Organizers began hosting retired Guardsmen at similar annual events four years ago, but limited...
Georgia National Guard Black Hawk helicopters of the 78th Aviation Troop Command conduct a fly over of Canton National Cemetery, Canton, Ga. May 16, 2024.