Georgia National Guard

The Georgia National Guard, established in 1751 as part of the colonial militia, is one of the oldest military organizations in the United States. It has served in every major American conflict, from the Revolutionary War and Civil War to World Wars I and II, and more recent operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. The Georgia National Guard is composed of both the Army National Guard and the Air National Guard, providing vital support in both federal missions abroad and state emergencies such as natural disasters. Today, it continues its dual mission of defending the nation and supporting the citizens of Georgia in times of crisis.