Personnel participating in Agile Sprit conduct training in Georgia from July 26 to Aug. 6, 2025. Agile Spirit 25 underscores the U.S. commitment to security and stability in the Black Sea region and highlights the importance of strong alliances and partnerships in addressing shared security challenges. (U.S. Army National Guard video by Sgt. Jaylan Caulton, Sgt. Alex Lopez, and Sgt. Thomas Norris)n
SAVANNAH, Ga. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, dedicated a 23-foot hydrographic survey vessel named Beale, to honor the selfless service of Sgt. 1st Class John C. Beale, during a ceremony in Savannah, June 12, 2025.
The ceremony included two other hydrographic survey vessels named after other fallen Soldiers from Georgia, the 30-foot Wright, for Staff Sgt. Dustin Wright, and the 27-foot Chisholm for, Sgt. Tyrone Lanard Chisholm.
Opening remarks were given by the Commander and District Engineer, Savannah District, Col. Ronald J. Sturgeon.
“We gather here today with heavy hearts…to dedicate three extraordinary vessels in honor of three heroic soldiers who gave their lives in service of our nation,” said...
Georgia Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to the 170th Military Police Battalion and the 78th Aviation Troop Command conduct "Operation Door Kicker" at Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, Gainesville, Georgia, July 12, 2025. This exercise focused on breaching tactics, suppressive fire, and testing air rescue operations under fire—critical skills that are imperative for mission success, force protection, and operational lethality. (Photos by Staff Sergeant Robert Whitlow)
The 165th Airlift Wing and Air Dominance Center inducted 15 local leaders to the renewed Honorary Commanders Program during a ceremony at the Savannah Air National Guard Base, Georgia, July 31, 2025.
