Army · Georgia

Clay National Guard Center

Marietta, Cobb County, Georgia, United States

Clay National Guard Center guide: Georgia Guard campus in Marietta, current unit reporting and the former NAS Atlanta property, distinct from Dobbins.

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A Georgia Guard deployment ceremony at Clay National Guard Center, September 2026.
U.S. Air National Guard / Staff Sgt. Josiah Meece · via DVIDSThe appearance of U.S. Department of War (DoW) visual information does not imply or constitute DoW endorsement.
Service branch
Army
Location
Marietta, Cobb County, Georgia, United States
Installation type
National Guard installation
Status
Active

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At a glance.

Clay National Guard Center is the Georgia Guard campus in Marietta on the former Naval Air Station Atlanta property. Follow the actual Guard unit or office’s reporting instructions. [2]

The Guard center and Dobbins Air Reserve Base have separate organizations and arrival processes. This Army browsing classification describes the Guard installation context, not every tenant’s service. [5]

Dobbins Air Reserve Base guide

Former NAS Atlanta history guide

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Base essentials.

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Life around your next station

Moving & living.

Start with your sponsor and the installation’s official newcomer resources. Confirm the arrangements that apply to your household before you travel.

Confirm unit or office reporting

Use the actual Guard sponsor and current personnel guidance.

Guard contacts

Ask about the correct campus

Tell the host that the appointment is at Clay, not Dobbins.

Installation context

Arrange authorized accommodation

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Guard resources

Prepare school records

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GaDOE resources

Check the journey

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Georgia 511

Go straight to the source

Official resources.

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The place behind the name

History & identity.

Current & former names: Clay National Guard Center · CNGC · Georgia Guard Marietta · Former NAS Atlanta property

  1. 2009

    Property transfer

    Army records identify acceptance of the former Navy property in 2009.

    Milestone source
  2. Today

    Georgia Guard campus

    The campus serves current Guard units and headquarters offices.

    Milestone source

A few useful answers.

Was this NAS Atlanta?

The former Navy property became Clay National Guard Center.

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Is the Navy air station still active?

No. The Navy lists its closure in 2009.

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Is Clay the same command as Dobbins?

No. Confirm the Guard or Air Force destination.

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Do all visitors use one headquarters desk?

Use the actual unit or office’s current directions.

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Does the Army filter enumerate every tenant?

No. The campus supports a broader Guard community.

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Are lodging and benefits automatic?

Confirm authorization and eligibility through the unit.

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Transparent by design

Sources & review.

  1. Official organization / current destination Responsible public authority · Checked 2026-11-04
  2. Clay installation and former Navy property U.S. Army Environmental Command · Checked 2026-11-04
  3. Guard personnel contacts Georgia National Guard · Checked 2026-11-04
  4. Military and Family Support Branch Georgia National Guard · Checked 2026-11-04
  5. Guard property transfer record Georgia Department of Defense · Checked 2026-11-04
  6. Military-student and family resources Georgia Department of Education · Checked 2026-11-04
  7. Household preparedness Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency · Checked 2026-11-04
  8. Official travel information Georgia Department of Transportation · Checked 2026-11-04
  9. Official photograph and original caption U.S. Air National Guard / Staff Sgt. Josiah Meece · Checked 2026-11-04
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