The 78th Troop Command continued its legacy of leadership and service during a change of command ceremony May 2, 2026, at Campbell High School, marking a significant transition within the Georgia Army National Guard.
During the ceremony, U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Theodore R. Scott III relinquished command of the 78th Troop Command to U.S. Army Col. Rodney K. Tatum Jr. U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Jason W. Fryman, commander of the Georgia Army National Guard, presided over the event.
Scott, who assumed command in 2023, served as the 29th commander of the 78th Troop Command and was the first African American officer to lead the brigade since its activation in 1978. During his tenure, the unit maintained its role as a critical operational force...
U.S. Army Soldiers with the Georgia Army National Guard support wildfire suppression efforts with partner agencies in Waycross and Pineland, Georgia, April 28, 2026. The Georgia Department of Defense plays an integral role in declared emergencies by providing a versatile and ready force capable of responding to natural and manmade disasters across the United States. (U.S. Army National Guard video by Pfc. Emerson Sneary)
