In a packed-to-capacity auditorium filled with friends, family and fellow Guardsman, Georgia Army National Guard Commander Brigadier General Terry Nesbitt pinned on the second star of a Major General at promotion ceremonies held at the Finch Auditorium at Dobbins on December 16.

This is the first time in Georgia National Guard history that the TAG and the two senior command positions in the Georgia Army and Air National Guard were occupied by Major Generals.

Participating in the pinning were MG Nesbitt’s wife, Leitha and mother, Ms Margarite while grandsons, Andrew Nesbitt, 13 and David Butler, 6, helped attach the two star epaulets. “This is quite a Christmas present wouldn’t you say,” quipped Nesbitt before he went on to recognize a number of persons “who played a significant role in my reaching this position.”

Nesbitt acknowledged his senior staff, and paid special attention to the six Command Sergeant Majors who he has served. He also made a special recognition to Major Skip Groth of the 48th BCT on home on leave from Iraq. MG Nesbitt called special attention to Jimmy Fahn and Frank Tran, Vietnamese citizens whom the General met while serving as a young Special Forces officer in Southeast Asia; and whom the General has remained close throughout his career in the National Guard.

Major General David Poythress applauded the career of MG Nesbitt calling him a trusted advisor and friend. Major General Nesbitt serves as the ATAG Army in the Georgia National Guard and Director, J3 Domestic Operations at National Guard Bureau.