CLAY NATIONAL GUARD CENTER, Marietta, Ga. Jan 8, 2015 - A new year brings new changes to Georgia's Department of Defense. The Honorable Nathan Deal, the governor of Georgia, stands with the leadership of Georgia’s Department of Defense as the state’s commander-in-chief during the official change of command ceremony at Clay National Guard Center on Thursday. Colonel Thomas Carden, far left, the incoming commander of Georgia’s Army National Guard replacing Brig. Gen. Joseph Jarrard, center left. Jarrard takes the reins as the 42nd adjutant general from Maj. Gen. Jim Butterworth who transition
CLAY NATIONAL GUARD CENTER, Marietta, Ga. Jan 8, 2015 - A new year brings new changes to Georgia's Department of Defense. The Honorable Nathan Deal, the governor of Georgia, stands with the leadership of Georgia’s Department of Defense as the state’s commander-in-chief during the official change of command ceremony at Clay National Guard Center on Thursday. Colonel Thomas Carden, far left, the incoming commander of Georgia’s Army National Guard replacing Brig. Gen. Joseph Jarrard, center left. Jarrard takes the reins as the 42nd adjutant general from Maj. Gen. Jim Butterworth who transitions to GEMA as the agencies new director. “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) Commanders Together by Georgia National Guard
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