PAO IET Charlie 26 Class Graduates Georgia State Defense Force (GSDF) Initial Entry Training (IET) Charlie 26 Class graduated during a ceremony at the Ellenwood Readiness Center in Ellenwood, Ga., June 7, 2026. Class graduates Spc. Lyd...
PAO 80th Annual Memorial Day Ceremony at Marietta National Cemetery MARIETTA, Ga. – Georgia State Defense Force (GSDF) Soldiers from GFAB North supported the 80th Annual Memorial Day Ceremony at Marietta National Cemetery on May 25, 2026. Alongside veterans, community...
PAO Silent Tribute Memorial Day Observance CANTON, Ga. – Georgia State Defense Force (GSDF) Soldiers from GFAB North support the annual Silent Tribute Memorial Day observance at the Georgia National Cemetery, Canton, Ga., May 23, 2026. GSDF pe...
PAO Rodriguez Awarded Oglethorpe Distinguished Service Medal Georgia State Defense Force (GSDF) Col. Ismael Rodriguez is awarded the Oglethorpe Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally outstanding service by GSDF Deputy Commanding General Col. Tony Dill du...
PAO 76th Support Brigade Conducts FTX Georgia State Defense Force (GSDF) Soldiers conduct field training exercises at Cheatham Landfill, Acworth, Ga., April 11, 2026. Soldiers from the GSDF 76th Support Brigade, including Medical, Enginee...
PAO Georgia Army National Guard State Best Warrior Competition 2026 The 2026 Georgia Army National Guard State Best Warrior Competition kicked off March 8 at the Cumming Readiness Center in Cumming, Georgia. Seventeen competitors competed this year at Cumming Readines...
PAO The Salvation Army Serves Georgia State Defense Force During Training Exercise Forsyth, GA – On Saturday, March 7, 2026, members of the Georgia State Defense Force (GSDF) conducted an outdoor training exercise at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center, focusing on strengtheni...
PAO Command Sergeant Major (Ret.) Patrick Jerome O'Leary Obituary It is with great sadness that we announce Command Sergeant Major (Ret.) Patrick Jerome O'Leary, 84, of Forest Park, passed away on February 24, 2026. Born April 8, 1941, in Manila, Philippine Islands,...
PAO Georgia State Defense Force Launches Drone Unit to Enhance Emergency Response Capabilities ELLENWOOD, Ga. — The Georgia State Defense Force (GSDF) has established a specialized Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) unit to expand its ability to support state and local agencies during emergencies....
PAO GSDF Attends Georgia General Assembly Members of the Georgia General Assembly and senior leaders of the Georgia Department of Defense stand in the Capitol rotunda following passage of resolutions in both chambers officially recognizing Fe...
PAO Ulmer Receives Georgia Legion of Merit Medal Georgia State Defense Force (GSDF) Command Sgt. Maj. Jeffrey Ulmer by order of the governor receives the Georgia Legion of Merit Medal from GSDF Brig. Gen. Dennis Watts, Commanding General, Ellenwood ...
PAO Alpha Class 26 Graduates Initial Entry Training Graduates of the Georgia State Defense Force (GSDF) Initial Entry Training (IET) Alpha Class 26 with their cadre, Staff Sgt. Russell Wright, instructor (far left, black cap), Master Sgt. Raymond Slocu...
