Current Leadership

Brig. Gen. Mark D. Gelhardt Sr. Commanding General Brig. Gen. Mark D. Gelhardt Sr.
Command Sgt. MAJ Robert Bayne Command Sgt. MAJ Robert Bayne

Commanding Generals

Commanders Dates
BG Mark D. Gelhardt, Sr. Dec 5, 2020 – Present
BG Thomas H. Blackstock, Jr. Nov 3, 2018 – Dec 4, 2020
BG Thomas Danielson Sept 7, 2013 – Nov 2, 2018
BG Jerry J. Bradford Nov 9, 2008 – Sept 6, 2013
BG Michael Edward McGuinn III Nov 5, 2005 – Nov 8, 2008
BG Joel W. Seymour Oct 23, 1994 – Nov 4 2005
BG John Gillette Aug 24, 1985 – Oct 22, 1994

16 Jan 2023

Maj. Clark Howard Retires After 21 Years of Service

Maj. Clark Howard retires after serving 21 years in the Georgia State Defense Force (GSDF) during a ceremony held at Georgia National Guard headquarters, Clay National Guard Center, Marietta, Ga., Jan. 7, 2023. Maj. Howard, a well-known syndicated media personality, inspired one-third of the GSDF Force to join its ranks.