NEWS
The Coastal Georgia Military Affairs Coalition (CGMAC) held significant meetings at the Pentagon on June 10, 2025, with Army and Air National Guard leaders, followed by discussions on June 11, 2025, 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 key projects at Fort Stewart/Hunter Army Airfield, protecting the Coastal Regional Training Center (CRTC), and obtaining the last four C-130Js for the 165th Airlift Wing, that are currently in production.
Community Delegation:
• The Honorable Chester Ellis, Chairman of Chatham County
• The Honorable Karl Riles, Mayor of Hinesville
• Mr. Michael Kaigler, Chatham County 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
• 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 , Staff (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
- Brigadier General Stewart Hammons. Air Force NGB A8
- Dr. Jeff Waksman, Acting ASA, IEE
- LTG David Wilson, G9
- Dan LKlippstein, SOPDO PDASA
- David Dentino, DASA IH&P
- Lieutenant General Karl Gingrich, Deputy Chief of Staff, G8
- Brigadier General David Zinn, G3/5/7 TR