Major Clark Howard is a long time media personality who started his career in the late 1980’s as an on-air talent for WSB AM/WSBB FM in Atlanta. The Clark Howard Show gave listeners key advice on how to “save more, spend less, and avoid rip-offs.” Major Howard then moved to TV with WSB-TV, a local ABC affiliate reporting on Consumer Affairs pieces. He then landed at HLN TV becoming one of the key anchors for “Evening Express.” He is also renown author and tv personality making appearance on many networks and programs.
When The United States was attacked on September 11 2001, Clark Howard wanted to help protect his country. He discovered The Georgia State Defense Force and quickly joined. Since 2001 he has been actively serving his State and Country.
After 21 years of service, Major Howard has decided to retire at 67. The Adjutant General of Georgia (Senior National Guard General of Georgia) as well as The Commanding General of The Georgia State Defense Force attended the retirement event. They presented Major Howard the prestigious James Edward Oglethorpe Award. The award recognizes individuals who provided outstanding and exceptional service to The Georgia National Guard.
We thank Major Howard for his decades of service and wish him a happy retirement.
Today we paused to honor MAJ (Ret) Clark Howard for more than 21 years of distinguished and selfless service to the Georgia State Defense Force. MAJ (Ret) Howard is well known for his media presence. Here in Georgia we know him through his personal example. We wish MAJ (Ret) Howard and his family the very best in their next chapter of life. #SharedPurpose #SharedValues #SharedVictory
.Maj. Clark Howard retires after serving 21 years in the Georgia State Defense Force (GSDF), Georgia National Guard headquarters, Clay National Guard Center, Marietta, Ga., Jan. 7, 2023.Maj. Howard, a syndicated media personality, encouraged Georgia citizens to join the GSDF or the Georgia National Guard. He is credited with inspiring one-third of the GSDF Force to join its ranks.Maj. Howard (promoted from the rank of Captain during the retirement ceremony) earned the prestigious James Edward Oglethorpe Award.Georgia Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Thomas M. Jr., GSDF Commanding General Brig. Gen. Mark D. Gelhardt Sr., and military personnel from both the Guard and the GSDF joined Maj. Howard’s family and friends in attendance.Maj. Howard also received a commendation from the office of Georgia Governor Brian P. Kemp, along with other recognitions.Georgia State Defense Force photo by Warrant Officer 3 Raymond Clunie
To Watch The Retirement Ceremony:
.Maj. Clark Howard retires from the Georgia State Defense Force (GSDF), Georgia National Guard Headquarters, Clay National Guard Center, Marietta, Ga., Jan. 7, 2023.Maj. Howard (promoted from the rank of Captain during the retirement ceremony) took his oath of office following the events of 9/11. Maj. Howard served 21 years in the GSDF. He was a Senior Public Affairs Officer.Maj. Howard encouraged Georgia citizens to join either the GSDF or the Georgia National Guard. Both organizations highly regarded his contributions.During the ceremony, Maj. Howard received the James Edward Oglethorpe Award and a commendation from the office of Georgia Governor Brian Kemp, along with other recognitions and gifts.Georgia State Defense Force video by Staff Sgt. Burt Weller (Pfc. Shimila Stewart assisting)
Source: Adjutant General of Georgia – Georgia State Defense Force – CNN – National Guard Association of Georgia
