NEWS
The Coastal Georgia Military Affairs Coalition (CGMAC) held significant meetings at the Pentagon on June 4, 2023, with Army and Air National Guard leaders, followed by discussions on June 5, 2023, with members of the Georgia Congressional Delegation. The primary objective was to advocate for the ongoing development and support of military activities, installations, personnel, and families in Coastal Georgia.
During the meetings with Representatives Carter, Scott, Bishop, and Senators Ossoff and Warnock, the delegation underscored their commitment to various military initiatives. Key topics included securing planning and design funding for new hangars and barracks, protecting the Coastal Regional Training Center (CRTC), and obtaining C-130Js for the 165th Airlift Wing.
Community Delegation:
• The Honorable Al Williams, Georgia State Representative District 168
• The Honorable Chester Ellis, Chairman of Chatham County
• The Honorable Karl Riles, Mayor of Hinesville
• Mr. Joe Shearouse, Director of Policy and External Affairs for the city of Savannah
• Mr. Michael Kaigler, Chatham County Manager
• Mr. Kenny Howard, Hinesville City Manager
• Ms. Leah Poole, CEO – Liberty County Chamber of Commerce
• Mr. Jared Downs, Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce
• Ms. Linda Cramer, Assistant Chatham County Manager
• Ms. Kathryn Downs, Assistant Bryan County Manager
• Dr. George Frederick (Ph.D., COL US Army Retired)
• Mr. Chris Payne, Principal, Cross Potomac Consulting, LLC
• Dr. Eric Miller, Chief Operating Officer, Cross Potomac Consulting, LLC
Georgia Congressional Delegation Meetings:
• Senator Raphael Warnock (GA, D)
• Senator Jon Ossoff (GA, D)
• Representative Buddy Carter (GA-01, R)
• Representative Austin Scott (GA-08, R) –House Armed Services Committee (HASC)
• Representative Sanford Bishop (GA-02, D) – House Appropriations Committee (HAC)
Pentagon Meetings (Army and Air National Guard):
• The Honorable Rachel Jacobson, Assistant Secretary of the Army, IE&E
• Lieutenant General Laura Potter, Director of the Army Staff
• Lieutenant General Patrick Matlock, Deputy Chief of Staff, G-3/5/7 U.S. Army
• Lieutenant General Karl Gingrich, Deputy Chief of Staff, G-8 U.S. Army
• Major General Bryan Salmon, U.S. Air Force, Special Assistant to the Director of the Air National Guard
• Brigadier General Eric Strong, Director, Force Management, G-3/5/7, U.S. Army
• Brigadier General Amy Holbeck, U.S. Air Force, Chief of Staff, Georgia Air National Guard
• Lieutenant Colonel Landon Chang, U.S. Air Force, National Guard Bureau A8 Conversions Officer
Pentagon Meetings (Army and Air National Guard):
• The Honorable Rachel Jacobson, Assistant Secretary of the Army, IE&E
• Lieutenant General Laura Potter, Director of the Army Staff
• Lieutenant General Patrick Matlock, Deputy Chief of Staff, G-3/5/7 U.S. Army
• Lieutenant General Karl Gingrich, Deputy Chief of Staff, G-8 U.S. Army
• Major General Bryan Salmon, U.S. Air Force, Special Assistant to the Director of the Air National Guard
• Brigadier General Eric Strong, Director, Force Management, G-3/5/7, U.S. Army
• Brigadier General Amy Holbeck, U.S. Air Force, Chief of Staff, Georgia Air National Guard
• Lieutenant Colonel Landon Chang, U.S. Air Force, National Guard Bureau A8 Conversions Officer
• Mr. Jon Berlin, Acting Deputy Director of Training, Army G-3/5/7, U.S. Army
