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

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

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

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.

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

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.