At Right New State Command State Sgt. Maj. Neil Russell
receives an award during his installation ceremony

Russell Appointed State Command Sgt. Major

The job of State Command Sgt. Major changed hands in late August as Sgt. Major Neil Russell replaces CSM James H. Dennis. Dennis is transferring to a position at Fort Stewart.

The new Command Sergeant Major comes from the 122nd Rear Area Operations Center in Savannah. His appointment was effective Sept. 1.

In a note to members of the Guard, Dennis expressed his thanks and lauded the organization as "a group of people [who are] totally professional in all you do." He lauded Georgia Army Guardsmen as "true American Patriots and Heroes."