13 May 2023

Georgia Legislators Attend a GSDF Graduation

Sen. Rick Williams and Rep. Karen Mathiak Thank Soldiers for their Service

13 May 2023 - Staff

Georgia Sen. Rick Williams (center) and Georgia Rep. Karen Mathiak (center) join a Georgia State Defense Force (GSDF) Basic Leader Course class graduation, Georgia Public Safety Training Center, Forsyth Ga., May 13, 2023. Rep. Mathiak made remarks during the graduation ceremony, thanking the GSDF for helping to restore a major part of her district following severe storms that impacted areas of the state earlier this year.\

The GSDF is a component of the Georgia Department of Defense, along with the Georgia Air National Guard and Georgia Army National Guard.\

Georgia State Defense Force photos by Chief Warrant Officer 3 Raymond Clunie and Staff Sgt. Kerry Hatcher

04 Jun 2023

Raise the Bar!

Command Sgt. Maj. Rod Akers, co-founder of the Georgia State Defense (GSDF) 1ST Engineer Battalion, retires.