Last month The Georgia State Defense Force bid farewell to one of their own, Chaplain (Captain) Jack Nieves. Captain Nieves recently decided to become a missionary so he may help those in impoverished areas of the world. The Commanding General of The Georgia State Defense Force, Brigadier General Mark D. Gelhardt Sr., was on hand to thank the Captain for his long years of service. Before joining The Georgia State Defense Force, Captain Nieves served in both The United States Army & Navy.
Georgia State Defense Force (GSDF) Commanding General Brig. Gen. Mark D. Gelhardt Sr. and GSDF Soldiers bid farewell to Command Chaplain (Capt.) Jack Nieves, who delivers his last sermon (below, right), Nov. 6, 2022, at GSDF headquarters, Ellenwood, Ga.Chaplain (Capt.) Nieves left the GSDF in pursuit of another call to service—as a missionary.He became GSDF Command Chaplain in November 2021. Under his leadership, the GSDF chaplain ranks more than doubled.Chaplain (Capt.) Nieves is a veteran of both the U.S. Army and U.S. Navy.Some GSDF Chaplains (below, center) gather outside the Ellenwood Readiness Center with Chaplain (Capt.) Nieves on his last day with the GSDF.Chaplain (1st Lt.) Troy Fleming is now GSDF Command Chaplain. Chaplain (2nd Lt.) Kimmie Ahmed is now GSDF Deputy Command Chaplain.Georgia State Defense Force photos by Capt. Beverly Shepard
Source: Georgia State Defense Force
