01 May 2023

Memorial Day 2023

GSDF Brigadier General Delivers Address, GSDF Soldiers Support Observances

01 May 2023 - Staff

Marietta National Cemetery

Georgia State Defense Force (GSDF) Commanding General Brig. Gen. Mark D. Gelhardt Sr. delivered the address during a Memorial Day observance, Marietta National Cemetery, Marietta, Ga., May 29, 2023. GSDF Soldiers supported in various capacities.

The Memorial Day Association of Georgia and The Avenue of Flags, Inc. sponsored this 77th Memorial Day tribute. Hundreds attended. Various news organizations covered the event.

Georgia National Cemetery

Georgia State Defense Force Soldiers paid tribute to the fallen during a Memorial Day observance, Georgia National Cemetery, Canton, Ga., May 27, 2023.

Georgia State Defense Force photos by Lt. Col. James LeMay and Chief Warrant Officer 3 Raymond Clunie

04 Jun 2023

Raise the Bar!

Command Sgt. Maj. Rod Akers, co-founder of the Georgia State Defense (GSDF) 1ST Engineer Battalion, retires.