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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

Hawaii National Guard members removing downed trees, rocks and debris from homes, helping make them safe and accessible again. Photo by Warrant Officer 1 Lokits.

Hawaii Guard Supports Tropical Cyclone Lala Response

By Rachel Blaire, | Sept. 1, 2026

HONOLULU – The Hawaii National Guard has concluded its response operations on Kauai and Oahu

Army Lt. Col. Eric Fritz, the commander of the New York Army National Guard’s 3rd Battalion, 142nd Assault Helicopter Battalion, conducts one of a series of classes on Army air assault doctrine conducted for Swedish Air Force aviators at Malmen Air Base outside of Linkoping, Sweden, Aug. 26, 2026. Fritz and three other New York Army National Guard aviators spent two days training their Swedish counterparts in air assault techniques as part of the Department of War National Guard Bureau State Partnership Program relationship between the Swedish military and New York National Guard. Photo by Chief Warrant Officer 4 John Hermanson.

New York Guard Shares Air Assault Techniques With Swedish Partners

By Eric Durr, | Sept. 1, 2026

LINKOPING, Sweden – Four New York Army National Guard aviators shared information on U.S. Army air

A new U.S. Army HH-60M Black Hawk helicopter arrives at the South Carolina Army National Guard’s Army Aviation Support Facility 1, or AASF1, on McEntire Joint National Guard Base in Eastover, South Carolina, Aug. 27, 2026. U.S. Army Maj. Stephen Johnson, AASF1 commander, was present to receive the aircraft on behalf of the 59th Aviation Troop Command, marking a key modernization milestone for the unit’s operational readiness and disaster-response capabilities. Photo by Sgt. Ana-Grace Catoe.

South Carolina Guard Enhances Readiness With Advanced HH-60M Black Hawk

By Maj. Lisa Allen, | Sept. 1, 2026

McENTIRE JOINT NATIONAL GUARD BASE, S.C. – The South Carolina Army National Guard is enhancing its

The FORGE Rapid Deployment Hybrid Microgrid (RDHM) system is positioned alongside tactical military vehicles during a field exercise. The containerized system is designed to provide resilient, expeditionary power that can be rapidly deployed in support of military operations.

Army National Guard Fast-Tracks Resilient Microgrids with $14.7M APFIT Award

By Chierren Denman, | Sept. 1, 2026

ARLINGTON, Va. — The National Guard Bureau (NGB) has secured a $14.72 million award to field the

A Montana Air National Guard Airman and a Sri Lanka Air Force officer discuss C-130H operations during a subject-matter expert exchange as part of Atlas Angel II at Sri Lanka Air Force Base Katunayake, Sri Lanka, Aug. 31, 2026. The exchange allows U.S. and Sri Lankan personnel to share knowledge and best practices in aircraft operations and maintenance while strengthening interoperability between partner forces. Photo by Senior Master Sgt. Devin Doskey.

Montana Guard, Sri Lanka Strengthen Partnership With Atlas Angel II

By Senior Master Sgt. Devin Doskey, | Aug. 31, 2026

KATUNAYAKE, Sri Lanka – Montana National Guard Soldiers and Airmen joined Sri Lankan military

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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.