Georgia Guard Activates Its First Electromagnetic Warfare Unit

National Guard gets first ever "electromagnetic warfare" unit

"All of our soldiers are expected to keep up with evolving technology," said Captain Caleb Rogers, the head of the new unit.

Georgia Guard activates its first electromagnetic warfare unit

The Georgia Army National Guard activated the 111th Electromagnetic Warfare Company, the first unit of its kind in the U.S. Army, according to a National Guard press release.Lt. Col. Luke Gurley, commander of the 221st Intelligence and Electronic Warfare Battalion — the parent command of the 111th EW — presided over the ceremony on Saturday at the Fort Gillem Enclave, which included the assumption of command by Capt. Caleb Rogers.“[This] unit ..…

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Georgia National Guard introduces Army’s first-ever 'electromagnetic warfare' unit

Lt. Col. Luke Gurley said during an activation ceremony the new unit advances the Army’s goal of modernizing its national security capabilities.

National Guard activates first-of-its-kind electromagnetic warfare company

The Georgia National Guard unit is the first tasked directly with electromagnetic warfare, like cyber attacks and drone protection.

Georgia National Guard Activates First-Ever Electromagnetic Warfare Company (The United States Army)

) [Link] Captain Caleb D. Rogers, commander of the 111th Electromagnetic Warfare Company receives the recently uncased unit guidon