What: The Georgia National Guard will celebrate the National Guard’s 377th birthday and extend special recognition to its retirees. Several specialized units, such as the Explosive Ordinance Disposal Unit, will have static displays of their capabilities and equipment, and numerous personnel have been invited to participate in the day’s activities. VIPs and Retirees will be honored at a lunch hosted at Clay National Guard Center.
When: Friday, December 13, 2013, 11:00 a.m. – 2:15 p.m.
Where: 1000 Halsey Avenue, Building 447, Marietta, Georgia 30060
Who: Maj. Gen. Jim Butterworth, Adjutant General Georgia National Guard
Hon. Casey Cagle, Lieutenant Governor, State of Georgia
Hon. Steve Gooch, Senator, State of Georgia
Maj. Gen. Thomas Moore, Commander, Georgia Air National Guard
Brig. Gen. Curtis Williams, Vice Commander, 22nd Air Force
Brig. Gen. Joe Jarrard, Commander, Georgia Army National Guard
Brig. Gen. Tom Danielson, Commander, Georgia State Defense Force
Sam Olens, Georgia State Attorney General
Chief of Police, Bill Westenberger, Kennesaw Police Department
Bruce Jenkins, Counsel member, City of Kennesaw
Ron Fennel, Counsel member, City of Smyrna
David Connell, Cobb Chamber of Commerce
Soldiers, Airmen, State Defense Force and retirees
Youth ChalleNGe Academy cadets
RSVP: Please RSVP NLT 10 a.m. Wednesday December 11, 2013. The Point of Contact is 1st Lt. Ashlie Shrewsbury at 678.569.6061 or 770.624.4591 or ashlie.r.shrewsbury.mil@mail.mil.