Donald Conkey: Pure service - The all-volunteer Georgia State Defense ForceI have served in the National Guard, the Army and Army Reserve, but I had never heard of the Georgia State Defense Force until one of its active members, Charles “Chuck” Pesta, suggested I write about it.
The Georgia State Defense Force is an all volunteer organization of individuals between the ages of 18 and 64. They provide their own uniforms and receive no compensation for their services. The commander of the Georgia State Defense Force is Brig. Gen. Jerry J. Bradford. Its mission and purpose statement is, “When ordered by the Adjutant General provide an organized, trained, disciplined, rapid response volunteer force to assist state and local government agencies, and civil relief organizations in impending or actual emergencies to assure the welfare and safely of the citizens of Georgia.” Read more
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