1Sg John David Blair

First Sergeant John David Blair, age 38 of Plainville, Georgia was killed in action in Afghanistan on June 20, 2009.

Sergeant Blair's military career began in 1989 when he enlisted in the Kentucky Army National Guard where he served with the A/1-149th IN as an Infantryman. In 1997 he transferred to the Georgia Army National Guard, serving in the 1-108th Armor's Mortar Platoon. In 2000, 1SG Blair transferred to Co. H, 121st Infantry where he mobilized for Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003, and served as a Team Leader. After returning from Iraq, 1SG Blair transferred to the 122nd Infantry Regiment A