Georgia DOD First Friday

itunes pic [https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/7d/bb/bd/gadod/1400x1400_630225.jpg] General Hammond discusses need for newer aircraft in the Air Guard;Change of Responsibility Ceremony;SGT Morales is laid to rest;YCA employees earn service awards

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itunes pic [https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/7d/bb/bd/gadod/1400x1400_1219135.jpg] The First Friday Briefing Podcast for February 2009 - Strong Bonds focuses on single Soldiers - The Army Guard pins its first African-American general officer - The State Defense Force names its 2008 Solider of the Year

itunes pic [https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/7d/bb/bd/gadod/1400x1400_1219135.jpg] In this edition -- A 48th Brigade Soldier receives a well deserved Purple heart. The Georgia State Defense Force welcomes a new commander. The National Guard Training Center gets a new name. The 116th Air Control Wing's Chief of Staff retires.

itunes pic [https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/7d/bb/bd/gadod/1400x1400_1219135.jpg] In this edition -- The Georgia National Guard deactivates its last Huey Helicopter. The 48th Infantry Brigade trains in Scotland and Fort Benning for their up coming Afghanistan mission. Six prominent Georgian receive prestigious award from the National Guard Association of the United States.