The DoD Role in Crisis Communication outlines the Georgia National Guard's crisis communication strategy in 5 phases:
1) Shape - Determine messaging goals and key audiences.
2) Anticipate - Prepare communications staff and deliver messaging.
3) Respond - Coordinate imagery and engage media through social media.
4) Operate - Analyze coverage and leverage messages.
5) Transition - Demonstrate transition and community support through imagery.
The strategy aims to align messages across channels and synchronize words, actions, and imagery to provide value to key audiences. Quality communication before a crisis is key to effective crisis communication.
66th Annual Conference of the National Guard Association of Georgia and Georgia Enlisted Association
June 6-8th, 2014
Mariott Evergreen Resort,
Stone Mountain, Ga.
To register visit www.ngaga.org
The Georgia Department of Defense provides military forces to support homeland defense and civil authorities. It has over 11,000 Army Guardsmen and 2,737 Air Guardsmen across 70 armories and regional facilities. The priorities are to defend the homeland, support warfighters, and continuously transform the force. Unique capabilities include the Youth Challenge Academy, Combat Readiness Training Center, Counterdrug Task Force, and 4th WMD Civil Support Team.
The Georgia Army National Guard (GAARNG) consists of over 11,000 soldiers training in more than 57 armories across the state. In 2013, the GAARNG exceeded all federal and state requirements, including deploying and redeploying over 1,400 soldiers to missions in multiple countries. The GAARNG is organized into six major commands and was selected as the 2013 Army Community of Excellence for its business process improvements and support to soldiers and families.
The Northwest Georgia Career Expo will be held on November 14th, 2013 from 9am to 12pm at the Forum in Downtown Rome. Companies can register by providing their company name, contact name, phone number, and email, as well as indicating if they will attend the post-expo Vendor Appreciation Luncheon. Registration information should be sent to Britt Madden Jr.
The document announces a job readiness event to be held on October 8th from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm at Houston County High School in Warner Robins, Georgia. The event will include workshops on marketing yourself using social media, how to succeed at a career expo/job fair, interviewing skills, creating a value-based resume, and job searching after 40. Attendees will learn effective social media usage, career fair preparation and follow up tips, interview best practices, resume optimization strategies, and how to market their extensive experience as mid-career job seekers. For more information, contact David Clay at david.clay@gdol.ga.gov or 478-988-7130.
The DoD Role in Crisis Communication outlines the Georgia National Guard's crisis communication strategy in 5 phases:
1) Shape - Determine messaging goals and key audiences.
2) Anticipate - Prepare communications staff and deliver messaging.
3) Respond - Coordinate imagery and engage media through social media.
4) Operate - Analyze coverage and leverage messages.
5) Transition - Demonstrate transition and community support through imagery.
The strategy aims to align messages across channels and synchronize words, actions, and imagery to provide value to key audiences. Quality communication before a crisis is key to effective crisis communication.
66th Annual Conference of the National Guard Association of Georgia and Georgia Enlisted Association
June 6-8th, 2014
Mariott Evergreen Resort,
Stone Mountain, Ga.
To register visit www.ngaga.org
The Georgia Department of Defense provides military forces to support homeland defense and civil authorities. It has over 11,000 Army Guardsmen and 2,737 Air Guardsmen across 70 armories and regional facilities. The priorities are to defend the homeland, support warfighters, and continuously transform the force. Unique capabilities include the Youth Challenge Academy, Combat Readiness Training Center, Counterdrug Task Force, and 4th WMD Civil Support Team.
The Georgia Army National Guard (GAARNG) consists of over 11,000 soldiers training in more than 57 armories across the state. In 2013, the GAARNG exceeded all federal and state requirements, including deploying and redeploying over 1,400 soldiers to missions in multiple countries. The GAARNG is organized into six major commands and was selected as the 2013 Army Community of Excellence for its business process improvements and support to soldiers and families.
The Northwest Georgia Career Expo will be held on November 14th, 2013 from 9am to 12pm at the Forum in Downtown Rome. Companies can register by providing their company name, contact name, phone number, and email, as well as indicating if they will attend the post-expo Vendor Appreciation Luncheon. Registration information should be sent to Britt Madden Jr.
The document announces a job readiness event to be held on October 8th from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm at Houston County High School in Warner Robins, Georgia. The event will include workshops on marketing yourself using social media, how to succeed at a career expo/job fair, interviewing skills, creating a value-based resume, and job searching after 40. Attendees will learn effective social media usage, career fair preparation and follow up tips, interview best practices, resume optimization strategies, and how to market their extensive experience as mid-career job seekers. For more information, contact David Clay at david.clay@gdol.ga.gov or 478-988-7130.
The document announces a career expo to take place on October 17th from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm at CentralGeorgiaTech in Warner Robins, Georgia. The expo will connect job seekers with local employers to explore career options and achieve career goals. Attendees are encouraged to bring resumes, dress professionally, and be prepared for potential interviews.
The document announces a job readiness event on October 10th from 11am to 4pm at Savannah Tech in Eckburg Auditorium. The event will include workshops on marketing yourself using social media, how to succeed at a career expo/job fair, interviewing skills, creating a value-based resume, and job searching after 40. Attendees will learn skills to help them prepare for and find their dream job. For more information, contact Juanita Simmons at the phone number or email provided.
The document provides contact information for Juanita Simmons regarding a career expo to take place on October 17, 2013 from 1:00p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Eckburg Auditorium at SAVANNAH TECH located at 5717 White Bluff Road in Savannah, Georgia.
A career expo will be held on October 17, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Cunningham Conference Center at Columbus State University in Columbus, Georgia. Attendees should bring resume copies and dress professionally to explore career options and connect with local employers, with the goals of furthering their career and achieving interviews. Anthony Walden can be contacted at 706-321-2609 or anthony.walden@gdol.ga.gov for questions.
The document announces a career expo to take place on October 17, 2013 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the U.S. Army Reserve building in Fort Gordon, Georgia. The expo will connect job seekers with local employers and allow attendees to explore career options and potentially achieve their career goals. Attendees are advised to bring resume copies and dress professionally.
This document announces a job readiness event being held at Chattahoochee Technical College on October 3rd from 10am to 2pm. The event will include workshops on marketing yourself using social media, how to succeed at a career expo/job fair, interviewing skills, creating a value-based resume, and job searching after 40. Attendees will learn effective social media usage, career fair best practices, interview preparation, resume optimization, and how to market their experience for positions later in life. The event is free and open to the public, with more information available from the contact provided.
The document announces a career expo to take place on October 17, 2013 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Chattahoochee Technical College in Acworth, Georgia. The expo will connect job seekers with local employers to explore career options and achieve career goals. Attendees are advised to bring resumes, dress professionally, and be prepared for potential interviews.
Salaried employees will receive pay for October 8th-15th on October 15th. Hourly employees will only be paid for hours worked September 16th-30th on October 15th. Any furlough hours for October 8th-15th will be deducted from salaried employees' October 31st paycheck. Hourly employees will only be paid for hours worked October 1st-15th on October 31st. Employees can adjust tax withholdings or decrease deferred compensation to lessen the impact of deductions. While on furlough, employees can apply for unemployment benefits but may have to repay if given the option to use paid leave later. The furlough will not affect health insurance coverage but
The 4th annual "Some Gave All" 5K road race will be held on May 11th in Lula, GA in memory of Major Kevin M. Jenrette, who was killed in action in Afghanistan in 2009. The event will include a 5K run, 1-mile Freedom Run, Tot Trot for children, and possibly a "Ranger Buddy Run" challenge run. Proceeds will benefit the Georgia National Guard Family Support Foundation in Major Jenrette's memory.
The Georgia Department of Defense provides military forces to support homeland defense and civil authorities with the governor's consent. Its vision is to be a strong, innovative, and interagency-focused organization that offers opportunities for members to realize their potential through service. Its priorities are defending the homeland, supporting war-fighters, and continuously transforming the force. Its goals are to care for members and families, maintain integrity and accountability, tell members' stories, enhance community partnerships, and continuously improve through preparation and shaping the future. Its focus is on ready units and families, competent leaders, seamless connectivity, balanced contributions, and a high quality of life.
The Counterdrug Task Force bridges the gap between the Department of Defense and non-Department of Defense agencies to fight illicit drugs and transnational threats. Comprised of over 40 highly trained Georgia Guardsmen, the Task Force assists law enforcement with seizures and eradication efforts. In 2010, their efforts led to over $421 million in seizures and the eradication of 75,000 marijuana plants. They also conduct drug demand reduction programs that educate over 77,000 students annually. A 2011 performance evaluation scored the Georgia program at 98 out of 100, significantly higher than the national average of 89.
The Recruiting and Retention Battalion (RRB) of the Georgia Army National Guard works to recruit new members across the state's 159 counties to help the organization achieve its goal of 11,100 members, having increased its size by 40% since 2005. The RRB utilizes three enlisted strength companies and an officer strength company to build relationships and find qualified recruits through engagement with schools, communities, and institutions. The RRB recruits candidates for officer and warrant officer positions and works with ROTC programs to commission new leaders from within Georgia. The RRB seeks to continue growing the diverse and exemplary Georgia National Guard to support missions worldwide in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
The document provides a timeline of events involving the Georgia National Guard in 2011. Some key events include:
- The YCA program in Georgia graduated its 10,000th cadet.
- Guard units supported communities during severe winter weather and wildfires.
- Units deployed in support of operations in Kosovo, Libya, and Afghanistan.
- The Guard helped bring a piece of 9/11 history to Georgia and supported training exercises.
- Leadership changes occurred as new commanders assumed roles.
The Georgia STARBASE program seeks to build interest in STEM fields amongst at-risk youth through 20-25 hours of hands-on activities in aviation, science, technology, engineering and math. Students who participate score an average of 20 percentage points higher on standardized tests. The program exposes over 800 students annually to technological environments and positive role models in the Georgia National Guard.
The 122nd Regiment Regional Training Institute provides combat arms training, leadership training, and specialist training for the Army National Guard, Reserve, and Active Duty. It plans training based on requirements to keep regional forces technically proficient and tactically current for domestic and foreign operations.
The Georgia National Guard Language Training Center provides refresher language courses for
The State Partnership Program between the United States and Georgia experienced its most successful year in 2011. The program helped establish Georgia's first national defense academy and enabled coordination between Georgia's military and civilian ministries. A major milestone was a large Georgian-led military exercise in June 2011 with U.S. observers. In November 2011, Georgia volunteered to host a 2012 NATO disaster response exercise involving 38 countries and over 1,000 participants, allowing Georgia to demonstrate its increased partnership capacities.
The Georgia State Defense Force (GSDF) is a uniformed, organized force that provides rapid response and assistance to the state of Georgia during emergencies as directed by the Adjutant General or Governor. The GSDF offers military and emergency response training to its personnel and works closely with the Georgia Army and Air National Guard. Composed of approximately 33% prior service veterans, the GSDF acts as a force multiplier by providing immediate response and assistance during search and rescue missions, disaster relief efforts, and support to redeploying Guardsmen.
The Georgia National Guard had a very successful year in 2011 for their public affairs and online outreach efforts. They overhauled their website, which was recognized as one of the best in the nation. On social media, the Georgia Guard has many followers and views across platforms like Twitter, Google+, YouTube, and Facebook. They provide photos and stories that drive traffic to their channels. The Guard also engages with customers through responsive online interactions. In 2011, they saw huge growth in online audiences and interactions across all of their communications channels.
The Georgia National Guard's Joint Task Force 781 CERFP and 4th WMD Civil Support Team provide support during domestic CBRNE incidents. JTF 781 CERFP is composed of 400 personnel from various National Guard units divided into search and extraction, decontamination, medical, and command/control elements. The 4th CST's 22 personnel assess hazards, advise authorities, and facilitate military support during emergencies involving WMD terrorism or disasters. Both units train with local response agencies. They can deploy within 24 hours to assist if an incident exceeds local capabilities.
The document announces a career expo to take place on October 17th from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm at CentralGeorgiaTech in Warner Robins, Georgia. The expo will connect job seekers with local employers to explore career options and achieve career goals. Attendees are encouraged to bring resumes, dress professionally, and be prepared for potential interviews.
The document announces a job readiness event on October 10th from 11am to 4pm at Savannah Tech in Eckburg Auditorium. The event will include workshops on marketing yourself using social media, how to succeed at a career expo/job fair, interviewing skills, creating a value-based resume, and job searching after 40. Attendees will learn skills to help them prepare for and find their dream job. For more information, contact Juanita Simmons at the phone number or email provided.
The document provides contact information for Juanita Simmons regarding a career expo to take place on October 17, 2013 from 1:00p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Eckburg Auditorium at SAVANNAH TECH located at 5717 White Bluff Road in Savannah, Georgia.
A career expo will be held on October 17, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Cunningham Conference Center at Columbus State University in Columbus, Georgia. Attendees should bring resume copies and dress professionally to explore career options and connect with local employers, with the goals of furthering their career and achieving interviews. Anthony Walden can be contacted at 706-321-2609 or anthony.walden@gdol.ga.gov for questions.
The document announces a career expo to take place on October 17, 2013 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the U.S. Army Reserve building in Fort Gordon, Georgia. The expo will connect job seekers with local employers and allow attendees to explore career options and potentially achieve their career goals. Attendees are advised to bring resume copies and dress professionally.
This document announces a job readiness event being held at Chattahoochee Technical College on October 3rd from 10am to 2pm. The event will include workshops on marketing yourself using social media, how to succeed at a career expo/job fair, interviewing skills, creating a value-based resume, and job searching after 40. Attendees will learn effective social media usage, career fair best practices, interview preparation, resume optimization, and how to market their experience for positions later in life. The event is free and open to the public, with more information available from the contact provided.
The document announces a career expo to take place on October 17, 2013 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Chattahoochee Technical College in Acworth, Georgia. The expo will connect job seekers with local employers to explore career options and achieve career goals. Attendees are advised to bring resumes, dress professionally, and be prepared for potential interviews.
Salaried employees will receive pay for October 8th-15th on October 15th. Hourly employees will only be paid for hours worked September 16th-30th on October 15th. Any furlough hours for October 8th-15th will be deducted from salaried employees' October 31st paycheck. Hourly employees will only be paid for hours worked October 1st-15th on October 31st. Employees can adjust tax withholdings or decrease deferred compensation to lessen the impact of deductions. While on furlough, employees can apply for unemployment benefits but may have to repay if given the option to use paid leave later. The furlough will not affect health insurance coverage but
The 4th annual "Some Gave All" 5K road race will be held on May 11th in Lula, GA in memory of Major Kevin M. Jenrette, who was killed in action in Afghanistan in 2009. The event will include a 5K run, 1-mile Freedom Run, Tot Trot for children, and possibly a "Ranger Buddy Run" challenge run. Proceeds will benefit the Georgia National Guard Family Support Foundation in Major Jenrette's memory.
The Georgia Department of Defense provides military forces to support homeland defense and civil authorities with the governor's consent. Its vision is to be a strong, innovative, and interagency-focused organization that offers opportunities for members to realize their potential through service. Its priorities are defending the homeland, supporting war-fighters, and continuously transforming the force. Its goals are to care for members and families, maintain integrity and accountability, tell members' stories, enhance community partnerships, and continuously improve through preparation and shaping the future. Its focus is on ready units and families, competent leaders, seamless connectivity, balanced contributions, and a high quality of life.
The Counterdrug Task Force bridges the gap between the Department of Defense and non-Department of Defense agencies to fight illicit drugs and transnational threats. Comprised of over 40 highly trained Georgia Guardsmen, the Task Force assists law enforcement with seizures and eradication efforts. In 2010, their efforts led to over $421 million in seizures and the eradication of 75,000 marijuana plants. They also conduct drug demand reduction programs that educate over 77,000 students annually. A 2011 performance evaluation scored the Georgia program at 98 out of 100, significantly higher than the national average of 89.
The Recruiting and Retention Battalion (RRB) of the Georgia Army National Guard works to recruit new members across the state's 159 counties to help the organization achieve its goal of 11,100 members, having increased its size by 40% since 2005. The RRB utilizes three enlisted strength companies and an officer strength company to build relationships and find qualified recruits through engagement with schools, communities, and institutions. The RRB recruits candidates for officer and warrant officer positions and works with ROTC programs to commission new leaders from within Georgia. The RRB seeks to continue growing the diverse and exemplary Georgia National Guard to support missions worldwide in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
The document provides a timeline of events involving the Georgia National Guard in 2011. Some key events include:
- The YCA program in Georgia graduated its 10,000th cadet.
- Guard units supported communities during severe winter weather and wildfires.
- Units deployed in support of operations in Kosovo, Libya, and Afghanistan.
- The Guard helped bring a piece of 9/11 history to Georgia and supported training exercises.
- Leadership changes occurred as new commanders assumed roles.
The Georgia STARBASE program seeks to build interest in STEM fields amongst at-risk youth through 20-25 hours of hands-on activities in aviation, science, technology, engineering and math. Students who participate score an average of 20 percentage points higher on standardized tests. The program exposes over 800 students annually to technological environments and positive role models in the Georgia National Guard.
The 122nd Regiment Regional Training Institute provides combat arms training, leadership training, and specialist training for the Army National Guard, Reserve, and Active Duty. It plans training based on requirements to keep regional forces technically proficient and tactically current for domestic and foreign operations.
The Georgia National Guard Language Training Center provides refresher language courses for
The State Partnership Program between the United States and Georgia experienced its most successful year in 2011. The program helped establish Georgia's first national defense academy and enabled coordination between Georgia's military and civilian ministries. A major milestone was a large Georgian-led military exercise in June 2011 with U.S. observers. In November 2011, Georgia volunteered to host a 2012 NATO disaster response exercise involving 38 countries and over 1,000 participants, allowing Georgia to demonstrate its increased partnership capacities.
The Georgia State Defense Force (GSDF) is a uniformed, organized force that provides rapid response and assistance to the state of Georgia during emergencies as directed by the Adjutant General or Governor. The GSDF offers military and emergency response training to its personnel and works closely with the Georgia Army and Air National Guard. Composed of approximately 33% prior service veterans, the GSDF acts as a force multiplier by providing immediate response and assistance during search and rescue missions, disaster relief efforts, and support to redeploying Guardsmen.
The Georgia National Guard had a very successful year in 2011 for their public affairs and online outreach efforts. They overhauled their website, which was recognized as one of the best in the nation. On social media, the Georgia Guard has many followers and views across platforms like Twitter, Google+, YouTube, and Facebook. They provide photos and stories that drive traffic to their channels. The Guard also engages with customers through responsive online interactions. In 2011, they saw huge growth in online audiences and interactions across all of their communications channels.
The Georgia National Guard's Joint Task Force 781 CERFP and 4th WMD Civil Support Team provide support during domestic CBRNE incidents. JTF 781 CERFP is composed of 400 personnel from various National Guard units divided into search and extraction, decontamination, medical, and command/control elements. The 4th CST's 22 personnel assess hazards, advise authorities, and facilitate military support during emergencies involving WMD terrorism or disasters. Both units train with local response agencies. They can deploy within 24 hours to assist if an incident exceeds local capabilities.