State Representative Chas Cannon has been appointed to the Georgia Joint Defense Commission by House Speaker Jon Burns. The commission, created under Senate Bill 395 in 2018, provides advice to the governor and the Georgia General Assembly on defense and military matters at both state and national levels.
Rep. Cannon expressed his gratitude for the appointment: “I’m honored to be appointed by Speaker Burns to serve on the Georgia Joint Defense Commission,” he said. “As a veteran and member of the House Defense and Veterans Affairs Committee, I’m deeply committed to supporting our service members and strengthening our state’s role in national defense. Georgia’s military installations and personnel are critical to both our state’s economy and our country’s security, and I look forward to contributing to policies that protect and advance their mission.”
The commission’s responsibilities include advising on military issues, developing policies for Georgia’s military communities’ viability, strengthening ties between local communities and military installations, and preparing for potential base realignments or closures. It also produces an annual report on the state’s military assets.
Rep. Cannon will serve on this commission concurrently with his term in the Georgia House of Representatives. His background includes graduating from the United States Military Academy at West Point and serving over 20 years in the U.S. Army before retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel.
