Georgia Army National Guard to get new tank battalion, hundreds of new jobs [Video]

The new commander of the Georgia Army National Guard said they are poised to get a new tank battalion and hundreds of new jobs.

Channel 2 investigative reporter Mark Winne spoke with Brigadier General Jason Fryman about his new job.

Fryman said he’s spent more than 2,800 hours in the air, but in his new job, he’ll be over soldiers on the ground too.

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Fryman said he’s spent most of his career in the air.

“I’ve been very fortunate. I’ve now flown for 25 of my 27 years,” Fryman said.

He said his experience in Iraq stuck with him and helps him keep grounded in the realities of military service.

He said he flew a nighttime mission to take a young captain to replace a commander who had just been killed.

“I can remember distinctly thinking about that young soldier sitting behind me, being in his shoes and what he’s walking into being a completely …