Georgia DOD First Friday

First Friday Briefing - August 2007

Directorate of Communications — Tue, 07 Aug 2007 20:19:11 GMT

In our August episode, The 48th infantry brigade combat team trains with British troops in a troop exchange program - 3 Georgia Air Guard units earn top NGAUS Awards and Georgia’s 265th Engineering Group re-flags and activates as the 265th Regional Support Group– and more. Visit our home page at: http://www.dod.state.ga.us/ View the First Friday Briefing online at: http://www.dod.state.ga.us/firstfridayonline/aug07/index.html.

First Friday Briefing - July 2007

Directorate of Communications — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 18:04:15 GMT

In our July episode, Georgians take on a new mission to train Afghanistan Police and their National Security Force, Georgia Guard air ambulances participate in the Golden Medic exercise and 23 Greenbelts graduate from the first Lean Six Sigma Course – and more. Visit our home page at: http://www.dod.state.ga.us/ View the First Friday Briefing online at: http://www.dod.state.ga.us/firstfridayonline/july07/index.html.

Frist Friday Briefing - April 2007

Directorate of Communications — Mon, 09 Apr 2007 19:54:50 GMT

In our April episode: The Georgia Guardsmen respond in the aftermath of deadly tornados in south Georgia; the Army National Guard unit from Bainbridge mobilizes for overseas duty; the 116th Air Control Wing gets a new commander – and more. Visit our home page at: http://www.dod.state.ga.us/ View the First Friday Briefing online at: http://www.dod.state.ga.us/firstfridayonline/apr07/index.html

First Friday Briefing - Feb 2007

Directorate of Communications — Mon, 05 Feb 2007 20:11:35 GMT

In our February episode: The Georgia National Guard Family Support Foundation has reached its one-million dollar fundraising goal; Georgia Guardsmen play a role in the inauguration of the Governor; a pilot with the 116th Air Control Wing accomplishes an amazing feat to help build awareness of the Georgia Air National Guard – and more. Visit our home page at: http://www.dod.state.ga.us/ View the First Friday Briefing online at: http://www.dod.state.ga.us/firstfridayonline/feb07/index.html

First Friday Podcast - January 2007

Directorate of Communications — Fri, 05 Jan 2007 21:28:56 GMT

In our January episode: Georgia Guardsmen will have a prominent role in the Governor’s inauguration; a local post office honors a fallen hero from the 48th Brigade Combat team; and a Calhoun resident receives medals for his service in World War II – and more. Visit our home page at: http://www.dod.state.ga.us/ View the First Friday Briefing online at: http://www.dod.state.ga.us/firstfridayonline/jan07/index.html

First Friday Podcast - December 2006

Directorate of Communications — Fri, 01 Dec 2006 20:12:00 GMT

In our December Issue: Georgia Air Guard Units ace inspections just months following overseas deployments; three Georgia Guardsmen are honored with AJC Awards; the Georgia National Guard Family Support Foundation inches closer to reaching it $1 million fundraising goal; and more. Visit our homepage at: http://www.dod.state.ga.us/

First Friday Podcast - November 2006

Directorate of Communications — Fri, 03 Nov 2006 17:21:39 GMT

In our November Issue... The Georgia Guard will acquire the Naval Air Station – Atlanta property; the 124th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment Returns Home from Iraq; A change of command for the 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team; and the Georgia Air Guard’s 165th Air Support Operations Squadron receives a grade of “excellent” in a recent high level inspection; and more. Visit our homepage at: http://www.dod.state.ga.us/

First Friday Podcast - October 2006

Directorate of Communications — Fri, 06 Oct 2006 20:09:10 GMT

In our October Issue... The Georgia Army Guard posts a record recruiting year; The Georgia Guard’s 221st Military Intelligence Battalion returns from its deployment to Iraq; a major Air National Guard exercise tests preparedness for a possible hurricane in Savannah; and more

First Friday Briefing - September 2006

Directorate of Communications — Fri, 08 Sep 2006 19:54:56 GMT

In our September Issue... Governor Perdue visits troops serving along the Mexican border; 116th Air Control Wing security Airmen return home from Iraq; The Army Guard's newest officer candidate school graduates join the officer ranks; and more

First Friday Briefing - August 2006

Directorate of Communications — Fri, 04 Aug 2006 20:05:52 GMT

In our August Issue... The Georgia Guard gets its first 3-Star General; the Vice President lauds 48th Brigade for its service in Iraq; the 185th Aviation Regiment from Winder takes off for Kosovo; Savannah’s 165th Airlift Wing captures its ninth Air Force outstanding unit award; and more

First Friday Briefing - July 2006

Directorate of Communications — Fri, 07 Jul 2006 21:55:54 GMT

In our July issue... 150 Georgia Soldiers are now in New Mexico helping that state secure the U.S. border Company H, Long Range Surveillance Unit begins its second deployment to Iraq The Air National Guard’s 283rd Combat Communications Squadron is part of the continental air defense dystem The 122nd Rear Operations Center returns following a year in Iraq

First Friday Briefing - June 2006

Directorate of Communications — Wed, 31 May 2006 16:54:40 GMT

In our June episode: - the Air Guards 117th Air Control Squadron is back after controlling the skies over Iraq - the 48th Brigade hands over its battle flag to the Governor - a big Ground breaking for the Combat Readiness Training Center - and more

Ga DOD First Friday - May 2006

Directorate of Communications — Fri, 05 May 2006 19:08:56 GMT

Description: The May issue of the Georgia Department of Defense First Friday Briefing, an audio file with news of the Georgia Army and Air National Guard and the Georgia State Defense Force. This episode's top stories include... -- The 48th Brigade returns home -- The Georgia Army Guard Commander is named the state’s new director of Homeland Security… -- The Georgia Air Guard gets its newest General officer -- And a Georgia Guard Black Hawk pilot wins the prestigious MacArthur Leadership Award

Georgia DOD First Friday Briefing - April 2006

Directorate of Communications — Fri, 07 Apr 2006 21:33:36 GMT

Welcome to the April issue of the Georgia Department of Defense First Friday Briefing, an audio file with news of the Georgia Army and Air National Guard and the Georgia State Defense Force. This episode's top stories include... -- Savannahs 165th Airlift Wing deploys to support Enduring Freedom -- The 48th Infantry Brigade in Iraq, prepares to head home -- A new Guard program called Well-Being is being launched to help address Guard member’s physical, mental and spiritual needs. -- And a third grader in Winder is going above and beyond the call in helping Georgia Guardsmen.

First Friday Briefing - March 2006

Directorate of Communications — Fri, 03 Mar 2006 21:17:30 GMT

Description: Welcome to the March issue of the Georgia Department of Defense First Friday Briefing, an audio file with news of the Georgia Army and Air National Guard and the Georgia State Defense Force. This episode's top stories include... - Georgian's celebrate National Guard Day at State Capitol - Army Guard breaks ground on new $16.5 million hangar facility at Hunter - Air Guard unit receives prestigious Aviation Week Laurels Award

First Friday Briefing - The Podcast (February 2006)

Directorate of Communications — Fri, 17 Feb 2006 22:36:30 GMT

Welcome to the February issue of the Georgia Department of Defense First Friday Briefing, an audio file with news of the Georgia Army and Air National Guard and the Georgia State Defense Force. Select the play button below to listen on your desktop computer, or download to your portable media device. This episode's top stories include... - Soldiers from Elberton’s 1st Battalion, 214th Field Artillery depart for training in preparation for their Iraqi deployment. - Georgia Guardsman can collect cash for recuiting - The Georgia National Guard Family Support Foundation is getting a big financial boost from a painting by renowned Georgia artist Steve Penley.