CLAY NATIONAL GUARD CENTER-HANGER 1, Marietta, Ga. Jan 8, 2015 – The Honorable Nathan Deal, the governor of Georgia, administers the oath of office to Brig. Gen. Joseph Jarrard who became the 42nd adjutant general of the Georgia Department of Defense in a private ceremony prior to the change of command at Clay National Guard Center in Marietta on Thursday. Jarrard replaces Maj. Gen. Jim Butterworth who will become the head of the Georgia Emergency Management Agency. “This is a natural transition,” Deal said. “Both are in the business of ensuring the safety for the citizens of our state and

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CLAY NATIONAL GUARD CENTER-HANGER 1, Marietta, Ga. Jan 8, 2015 – The Honorable Nathan Deal, the governor of Georgia, administers the oath of office to Brig. Gen. Joseph Jarrard who became the 42nd adjutant general of the Georgia Department of Defense in a private ceremony prior to the change of command at Clay National Guard Center in Marietta on Thursday. Jarrard replaces Maj. Gen. Jim Butterworth who will become the head of the Georgia Emergency Management Agency. “This is a natural transition,” Deal said. “Both are in the business of ensuring the safety for the citizens of our state and together they will continue to be a great team.” (Georgia Department of Defense photo by Staff Sgt. Tracy J. Smith) Brig. Gen. Jarrard Swears In by Georgia National Guard

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