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Feb. 4, 2024

50th Regional Support Group’s best warriors compete

Nine Florida Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to units within to the 50th Regional Support Group (RSG) reported to Camp Blanding Joint Training Center, Florida, to compete at the brigade level of the Best Warrior Competition (BWC) on Feb. 1,

Feb. 4, 2024

202nd RED HORSE hosts annual contingency exercise

The Florida Air National Guard’s 202nd RED HORSE Squadron conducted the FEBEX24 exercise Feb. 2-3 to assess and enhance the readiness of its members. Airmen assigned to the Florida Air National Guard’s 125th Civil Engineer Squadron and 125th Medical

Feb. 1, 2024

3/20th holds Special Forces Conditioning and Preparation at Camp Blandin...

Following December’s Special Forces Readiness Evaluation, candidates from all over the country traveled back January 25th-28th for the second phase: Special Forces Conditioning and Preparation. There are multiple areas of participation that

Jan. 21, 2024

50th Regional Support Group conducts change of command ceremony

Army Brig. Gen. William Temple transferred his command of the 50th Regional Support Group to Army Col. Jeremey Davis during a change of command ceremony in Homestead, Florida, on Jan. 21, 2024.

Jan. 7, 2024

Florida Guard Soldier helps train Ukrainian forces, receives award from ...

Army Sgt. Iuliia Nichols, a culinary specialist assigned to the Florida Army National Guard’s (FLARNG) 927th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion (CSSB), received Ukraine’s Commander-in-Chief Award for her contributions in training Ukrainian soldiers

NEWS AROUND THE NATIONAL GUARD

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dan Noakes, assigned to the 124th Fighter Wing Comptroller Flight, poses for a portrait at Gowen Field, Idaho, Sept. 13, 2025. Noakes was awarded a regional Northwest Regional Emmy in June. Photo illustration by Staff Sgt. Jadyn Eisenbrandt.

Idaho Guardsman Captures State’s History, Wins Emmy

By Staff Sgt. Jadyn Eisenbrandt, | Dec. 8, 2025

GOWEN FIELD, Idaho – Snow fell silently on the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness as Senior

Col. Ronald Selvidge, commander of the 134th Air Refueling Wing, speaks during a ceremony at McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base, Knoxville, Tennessee, Dec. 7, 2025. The ceremony was held to announce the decision to home the KC-46A Pegasus at the 134th Air Refueling Wing. The next-generation aircraft provides a significant increase in global reach, readiness and resilience. Photo by Tech. Sgt. Cassandra Johnson.

134th Air Refueling Wing Welcomes KC-46A Pegasus in Ceremony

By Staff Sgt. Brandon Keys, | Dec. 8, 2025

MCGHEE TYSON AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Tenn. – After more than six decades, a new military aircraft

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Matthew P. Beevers and Maj. Gen. Javier Sandoval Duenas, deputy chief of military doctrine of the National Defense Joint Headquarters Staff, or EMCDN, sign a letter of intent formalizing the agreement for Mexico to join the Department of War National Guard Bureau's State Partnership Program with the California National Guard. The State Partnership Program is a program designed to build partner capacity through shared training and interoperability. Photo by Capt. Jonathan Beck.

California Guard Enters State Partnership Program with Mexico's Secretariat of National Defense

By California National Guard | Dec. 8, 2025

MEXICO CITY – The California National Guard and Mexico’s Secretariat of National Defense (Secretaría

Indiana National Guard soldiers with 113th Engineer Battalion, based in Gary, Indiana, and assigned to Joint Task Force – District of Columbia, during a departure ceremony in Franklin, Indiana, Dec. 5, 2025. Hoosier Guard members on this mission will assist the local and federal law enforcement partners with community safety patrols, traffic control posts and crowd flow support. Photo by Staff Sgt. Hector Tinoco.

Indiana National Guard Soldiers Arrive in DC

By Master Sgt. Jeff Lowry, | Dec. 8, 2025

INDIANAPOLIS – Approximately 300 Indiana National Guard Soldiers arrived in Washington Dec. 6 to

Members of the 133rd Combat Training Squadron offer their first salute to new commander Lt. Col. Kevin Taylor during an activation ceremony Dec. 6, 2025, at the 132rd Wing in Des Moines, Iowa. The activation of the 133rd CTS introduces the Air National Guard’s newest squadron and highlights its mission to strengthen the nation’s cyber warfighting capabilities. Photo by Senior Airman Nathan Osmundson.

Iowa Air Guard Stands Up New 133rd Combat Training Squadron

By Master Sgt. Michael Kelly, | Dec. 8, 2025

DES MOINES, Iowa – The Iowa Air National Guard officially activated the 133rd Combat Training

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FLNG HIGHLIGHTS

Maj. Gen. Robert Carruthers, left, and Command Sgt. Maj. Jasen Pask , right, award Spc. David Little as the Best Warrior Soldier of the Year at Camp Blanding Joint Training Center, March 3, 2024. Best Warrior 2024 is an annually held competition that tests Florida Army National Guard Soldiers mental and physical endurance as they compete against peers. ( U.S. Army photo by Sgt. N.W. Huertas)

FLANG concludes Best Warrior 2024

By Sgt. Neysa Huertas Quinones | March 3, 2024

Best Warrior 2024 is complete, and Staff Sgt. Benjamin Corry, 2-116th Field Artillery Battalion, and Spc. David Little, 2-111th Aviation Regiment, were named the NCO and Soldier Best Warrior award recipients.

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Brian Danielewicz, commander of the 125th Medical Group Detachment 1 assumes command of the detachment, during a ceremony March 3, 2023, at Jacksonville Air National Guard Base, Florida. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Jesse Hanson)

Assumption of Command

By Senior Airman Jesse Hanson | March 3, 2024

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Brian Danielewicz, commander of the 125th Medical Group Detachment 1 assumes command of the detachment, during a ceremony March 3, 2023, at Jacksonville Air National Guard Base, Florida.

Retired Chief Master Sgt. Ramon Perez, right, receives the Meritorious Service Medal from U.S. Air Force Col. Jarrett Virgil, 16th Air Force Air National Guard advisor to the commander during a retirement ceremony at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, March 2, 2024. Perez retired after 36
years of service. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Brooke Keisler)

Chief Master Sgt. Ramon Perez Retirement Ceremony

By Senior Airman Brooke Keisler | March 2, 2024

Retired Chief Master Sgt. Ramon Perez speaks during his retirement ceremony at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, March 2, 2024. Perez retired after 36 years of service

Florida National Guard Soldiers stand in formation at 83rd Troop Command's change of command ceremony for Col. Jason Hunt, Commander 83rd Troop Command, at Camp Blanding Joint Training Center on March 2nd, 2024. (Photo taken by Mr. Orion Oettel)

83rd Troop Command Change of Command Ceremony

By Mr. Orion Oettel | March 2, 2024

Maj. Gen. Robert Carruthers, Commander of the Florida Army National Guard, presided over the 83rd Troop Command's change of command on Saturday, March 2, 2024 at Camp Blanding Joint Training Center.

Last Friday, on March 1st, we said farewell to Col. Gray Johnson, 16th Chief of Staff of the Florida Army National Guard.
Maj. Gen. Robert Carruthers presided over the retirement ceremony at historic Cooper Hall on Camp Blanding Joint Training Center, where Col. Johnson's 30 years of service as a Florida Army National Guard soldier were recognized.
Thank you for your inspirational guidance and mentorship, sir, and best wishes in your future endeavors!

Col. Gray Johnson Retirement

By Mr. William Manley | March 1, 2024

Last Friday, on March 1st, we said farewell to Col. Gray Johnson, 16th Chief of Staff of the Florida Army National Guard.