U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Theodore Scott, commander of the Marietta-based 78th Troop Command, Georgia Army National Guard, shares insights on the importance of taking the first step towards becoming the best version of ourselves. This is episode six of the "Tone From The Top" series. (U.S. Army National Guard video by Sgt. 1st Class James Braswell)
Soldiers of the Georgia National Guard’s Canton-based Troop B, 1st Squadron, 108th Cavalry Regiment welcomed members of the Canton community to a ribbon-cutting ceremony for their newly renovated armory September 24, 2024. Highlights of the $4 million renovation included upgraded ventilation and air conditioning for the readiness center, which has been used as a community shelter during past emergencies, as well as a new 2,400 square foot multi-purpose training building. This latter addition provides space for computer systems and communications.
Brigadier General Jason Fryman, commander of the Georgia Army National Guard was the ceremony’s keynote speaker.
“Today is a momentous occasion as we gather to celebrate the newly...
Georgia National Guard Soldiers, Airmen, and State Defense Force personnel continue to deliver Hurricane Helene Relief supplies at points of distribution across the state. These Soldiers of the Columbus-based 648th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade are distributing food, water and ice in Valdosta. The Georgia National Guard has mobilized to provide response and recovery support to areas in the state impacted by Hurricane Helene. At the direction of the Governor and through GEMA/HS, the Georgia National Guard will continue to partner with local, state, and federal entities in this effort. Photo by Staff Sgt. Amari Johnson.
After nearly two decades of service in the Georgia Air National Guard, Master Sgt. Jason Hester is set to take on a new challenge. Hester, public health flight chief of the 165th Medical Group, is assuming the role of Public Health Functional Area and Component Field Manager (FAM) this summer, a position that will see him overseeing public health operations at a national level.
