Army Lt. Gen. Thomas Carden has made history, becoming the first National Guard Bureau (NGB) vice chief to wear the four-star rank. The Georgia Army National Guard officer was confirmed Tuesday by the U.S. Senate as the Bureau’s 12th vice chief. His confirmation means he will receive a fourth star due to the 2024 fiscal year National Defense Authorization Act elevating the position to four stars. He succeeds Air Force Lt. Gen. Marc Sasseville, who retired in May 2024. Carden assumes position