Quote of the Month

‎"I believe that in order for a man to become a great Soldier, it is necessary for him to be so thoroughly conversant with all sorts of military possibilities that whenever an occasion arises he has at hand without effort on his part a parallel.

To attain this end I think it is necessary for a man to begin to read military history in its earliest and hence crudest form and to follow it down in natural sequence permitting his mind to grow with his subject until he can grasp without effort the most abstruse question of the science of war because he is already permeated with all its elements."

- General George S. Patton

Types of Posts

Commentary: Thoughts and opinions from Georgia Guardsmen on various topics. Sometimes contentious, often provoking, these can be a chance to share or air intriguing opinions.

Observations: Observations from the front lines by Airmen and Soldiers serving around the world and right here in the States, providing a good chance to learn vicariously what is demanded of us as leaders in the modern National Guard.

Papers: Professional articles and papers written by Georgia Guardsmen. Whether written at the War College or Squadron Officer College, or published in professional journals, these pieces reflect the thinking and research of our leaders.

If you have some commentary, observations, or papers you would like to share with The Professional Guardsman, please submit your proposed content to gaguardpao(at)gmail.com for consideration. 

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