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Lawmakers honor Gen. Tom Carden on nomination to National Guard leadership

Georgia House of Representatives · January 17, 2026

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Representative Bonner recognized General Tom Carden’s nomination to be vice chief of the National Guard Bureau, praised his leadership during disasters and the COVID-19 pandemic, and the House gave him a formal commendation in the chamber.

Representative Bonner rose for an afternoon order to honor General Tom Carden and his nomination to serve as vice chief of the National Guard Bureau. Bonner summarized Carden's career in the Georgia National Guard, noting his progression from enlisted private to a four-star role and his leadership during natural disasters and the COVID-19 pandemic.

"Throughout the COVID pandemic, his actions saved countless lives here in Georgia," Bonner said, and members in the chamber applauded the recognition. Bonner described the nomination as a culmination of Carden's career and said Carden would represent Georgia at the National Guard Bureau.

The floor tribute recognized Carden's service and highlighted the House's support for the nominee; no formal vote or policy action was associated with this recognition in the session transcript.